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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s ALL I DESIRE

Posted on March 1, 2023 by robchristopher

All I Desire [1953] 1. The smoke and gravel in her voice during the opening narration. 2. “You don’t know how unimportant success is until you’ve had it.” 3. He accidentally sweeps his nameplate onto the floor.

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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s THERE’S ALWAYS TOMORROW

Posted on February 6, 2023 by robchristopher

There’s Always Tomorrow [1956] 1. Fred standing alone in the rain, as cars zoom past and honk at him to get out of the way. 2. Shadows on her face of the raindrops on the windowpane. Several years before In … Continue reading →

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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s WRITTEN ON THE WIND

Posted on February 27, 2022 by robchristopher

Written on the Wind [1956] 1. “You’re a filthy liar!” “I’m filthy, period.” 2. Mambo heart attack. 3. A black hat like a flying saucer.

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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s WRITTEN ON THE WIND

Posted on December 21, 2013 by robchristopher

Written on the Wind [1956] 1. “You can say these kinds of things when you’re 6,000 miles above the poker table.” 2. He dumps the sheaf of telegrams into the drawer with the gun. 3. Wearing a business suit, she … Continue reading →

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ FAR FROM HEAVEN

Posted on March 5, 2012 by robchristopher

Far From Heaven [2002] 1. She wears a purple coat that Edith Head would be proud of. 2. The room is dim. An orange branch, in a vase, glowing. In front of a frosted window. A perfect evocation of All … Continue reading →

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