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3 things about Derek Jarman’s WAR REQUIEM

Posted on April 26, 2020 by robchristopher

War Requiem [1989] 1. The futility of digging trenches in mud. 2. Helmet sprouting grass. 3. The soldiers form a tableau.

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3 things about Derek Jarman’s CARAVAGGIO

Posted on January 12, 2015 by robchristopher

Caravaggio [1986] 1. “What is his taste in music?” “Catholic.” 2. She removes her grimy, flower-patterned headscarf. Tresses of hair fall across her shoulders and back. 3. He’s instructed to kiss the pontiff’s ring without touching it.

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3 things about Derek Jarman’s THE TEMPEST

Posted on February 1, 2014 by robchristopher

The Tempest [1979] 1. He emerges from the sea, naked, carrying a sword. 2. A crystal ball surrounded by glowing candles. 3. The sailors throw bunches of flower petals into the air.

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3 things about Derek Jarman’s JUBILEE

Posted on April 29, 2013 by robchristopher

Jubilee [1978] 1. Miss Amyl Nitrate. 2. Ketchup assault. 3. “If the music’s loud enough, we won’t hear the world falling apart.” Definitely the definitive portrait of punk.

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3 things about Paul Humfress and Derek Jarman’s SEBASTIANE

Posted on August 20, 2012 by robchristopher

Sebastiane [1976] 1. Milky fluid, red lips, white teeth. 2. He eats a raw onion, the green stalk still attached. 3. A game of Frisbee.

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