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3 things about Robert Altman’s THAT COLD DAY IN THE PARK

Posted on December 5, 2014 by robchristopher

That Cold Day in the Park [1969] 1. He lies on the floor under the coffee table puffing on a cigar, a glass of wine balanced on his chest. 2. “He has a terrible habit of plucking at the creases … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sarah Polley’s TAKE THIS WALTZ

Posted on March 23, 2014 by robchristopher

Take This Waltz [2011] 1. He calls at her from across the street. “That’s too bad.” 2. On the patio, a large red wheelbarrow filled with ice and bottles of beer. 3. Sweat on her forehead. She leans her head … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sarah Polley’s AWAY FROM HER

Posted on February 6, 2012 by robchristopher

Away From Her [2006] 1. She places the pot in the freezer. She realizes she’s done something odd, but she doesn’t realize why it’s odd. 2. “I think people are too demanding. People want to be in love every single … Continue reading →

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3 things about Guy Maddin’s MY WINNIPEG

Posted on July 13, 2008 by robchristopher

My Winnipeg [2007] 1. Anne Savage’s pronunciation of “tire iron.” 2. Three or four travelers slumped over a table on a train car, continuously falling asleep and then trying to wake up. 3. I’m paraphrasing here but Guy Maddin says, … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s SCANNERS

Posted on January 19, 2008 by robchristopher

Scanners [1981] 1. The futuristic food court, with all the signs in French; neon, shiny red plastic wall panels, chrome, hamburger wrappers, escalators with black scuff marks on the treads. This is exactly why I love Canadian movies of the … Continue reading →

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