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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s THE STORE

Posted on December 12, 2015 by robchristopher

The Store [1983] 1. “The bigger the cereal bowl, the better. And I need a cup and saucer too.” 2. A missing Waterford crystal chandelier. 3. Singing telegram chicken stripper.

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3 things about Jason Amm & Robert Fantinatto’s I DREAM OF WIRES

Posted on December 7, 2015 by robchristopher

I Dream of Wires [2014] 1. Smart decision to use a female narrator, since all but two of the interviewees are men. 2. The Monterey Pop Festival was the turning point for the popularity of Moog’s synthesizer. 3. “Just hit … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alex Gibney’s GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF

Posted on December 5, 2015 by robchristopher

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief [2015] 1. David Miscavige is shorter than Tom Cruise? 2. Paid between 6 and 40 cents an hour. 3. A game of musical chairs to “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Bonus: deeply stained teeth, protruding … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gary Keys’ MEMORIES OF DUKE

Posted on November 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Memories of Duke [1980] 1. He leaves the piano to groove to the band. 2. When he was with Chick Webb, Johnny Hodges’ nickname was Polly. 3. “Whether you were black, white, grizzled or gray, any musician would want to … Continue reading →

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3 things about Olympia Stone’s CURIOUS WORLDS: THE ART & IMAGINATION OF DAVID BECK

Posted on November 13, 2015 by robchristopher

Curious Worlds: The Art & Imagination of David Beck [2015] 1. Birdshot painted white becomes popcorn. 2. An elephant inside an elephant inside an elephant. 3. He makes his own hinges.

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3 things about Sheldon Wilson’s ONCE UPON A CRIME: THE BORRELLI DAVIS CONSPIRACY

Posted on November 11, 2015 by robchristopher

Once Upon a Crime: The Borrelli Davis Conspiracy [2014] 1. After being shot three times in the head, she is still able to reach the phone and dial the operator for help. When the paramedics arrive she advises them which … Continue reading →

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3 things about Laura Poitras’ CITIZENFOUR

Posted on September 5, 2015 by robchristopher

Citizenfour [2014] 1. Rubik’s cube. 2. “I go by Ed.” 3. He wistfully looks out the window of his hotel room. The outside world, inaccessible. Stunning. It’s been a long time since a movie has fundamentally disturbed me this much. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Liz Garbus’ WHAT HAPPENED, MISS SIMONE?

Posted on August 10, 2015 by robchristopher

What Happened, Miss Simone? [2014] 1. “So sometimes it sounds like gravel, and other times it’s coffee and cream.” 2. She twice commands the audience member to sit down. 3. Playing for $300 a night in a small cafe in … Continue reading →

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3 things about Rob Kuhns’ BIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD

Posted on July 29, 2015 by robchristopher

Birth of the Living Dead [2013] 1. An early Romero short film: “Mister Rogers Has a Tonsillectomy.” 2. Some zombies were played by ad executives. 3. Night of the Living Dead was later re-released on a double bill with Slaves.

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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s NEAR DEATH

Posted on June 22, 2015 by robchristopher

Near Death [1989] 1. From the film: 75% of all medical expenses are incurred in the last 21 days of life. 2. At 1’clock in the morning she gets a DNR. 3. “The question is: Are we managing her chance … Continue reading →

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