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3 things about Michael Winner’s SCORPIO

Posted on July 24, 2025 by robchristopher

Scorpio [1973] 1. Exploding, collapsing wooden scaffolding. 2. Burt impersonates a Black priest. 3. Fake suicide capsule. I have never, ever liked a film directed by Michael Winner. And while I can’t say it’s a “good” movie, I came closer … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Cassavetes’ A CHILD IS WAITING

Posted on May 16, 2025 by robchristopher

A Child Is Waiting [1963] 1. They watch Reuben from behind a two-way mirror as he sits at a literacy machine. It’s lit like a police interrogation room. 2. “It’s not what you can do for these children, it’s what … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Frankenheimer’s SEVEN DAYS IN MAY

Posted on February 26, 2025 by robchristopher

Seven Days in May [1964] 1. “I’ll make you two promises: a very good steak, medium rare, and the truth, which is very rare.” 2. The senator refers to Jiggs’s collection of military medals, ribbons, and badges as fruit salad. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Brooks’ ELMER GANTRY

Posted on January 14, 2024 by robchristopher

Elmer Gantry [1960] 1. Shoveling coal in the furnace for a plate of black-eyed peas. Without a touch of self-loathing, he takes a job in a Black church. 2. She sticks the wad of cash in the top of her … Continue reading →

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3 things about Frank Perry’s THE SWIMMER

Posted on November 17, 2023 by robchristopher

The Swimmer [1968] 1. “Why can’t we travel more?” “What for? We’ve got everything we want right here.” 2. The man whispers something to Joan. 3. As the afternoon progresses he gets colder and colder. 3 other things.

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3 things about Frank Perry’s THE SWIMMER

Posted on January 21, 2020 by robchristopher

The Swimmer [1968] 1. “We’re all gonna die, Shirley. That doesn’t make much sense, does it?” “Sometimes it does. Sometimes at three o’clock in the morning. 2. Washing his bloody feet in the shower. 3. The rust stains his hands. … Continue reading →

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