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3 things about Claude Nuridsany & Marie Pérennou’s MICROCOSMOS

Posted on March 1, 2016 by robchristopher

Microcosmos [1996] 1. A drop of water is absorbed by a leaf. 2. Snail congress. 3. A murderous bird.

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3 things about Maria Finitzo’s 5 GIRLS

Posted on February 17, 2016 by robchristopher

5 Girls [2001] 1. After getting a hug from the boy she tells her friends, “This jacket will never be washed.” 2. From the balcony they look down onto the dancefloor, silently, bored. 3. “I wish I hadn’t been so … Continue reading →

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Watched In 2015: My Ten Favorites

Posted on January 2, 2016 by robchristopher

When I’d finished looking back at the films I watched in 2015 and chose my ten favorites, I noticed something very interesting. For the first time since I started drawing up this list, fully half of my choices were directed by … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francine Parker’s FTA

Posted on December 19, 2015 by robchristopher

FTA [1972] 1. Jane wears her Klute haircut. 2. The only film in the history of motion pictures to feature a song called “I’m Tired of Bastards Fuckin’ Over Me.” 3. Disturbingly cheerful narration at atomic bomb museum in Hiroshima.

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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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