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3 things about François Ozon’s PETER VON KANT

Posted on September 9, 2022 by robchristopher

Peter von Kant [2022] 1. First he scorns “humility,” then he goes on about how important it is. 2. “Your physique is your livelihood. You have nothing else.” 3. Staring out the blue window at the falling snowflakes. Equal parts … Continue reading →

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3 things about Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s THE MERCHANT OF FOUR SEASONS

Posted on June 5, 2021 by robchristopher

The Merchant of Four Seasons [1972] 1. She calmly steps past his body and calls an ambulance. 2. Paper cones for fruit. 3. Shot after shot after shot after shot.

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3 things about Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s LOVE IS COLDER THAN DEATH

Posted on September 29, 2020 by robchristopher

Love Is Colder Than Death [1969] 1. A film about people who light and smoke cigarettes. 2. Gunshots without bullets. 3. Round glasses like that cop in Psycho.

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3 things about Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT

Posted on August 30, 2020 by robchristopher

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant [1972] 1. “When you have understanding, there’s no need for pity.” 2. Mannequin sex tableau. 3. White, deep shag carpet.

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3 things about Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s IN A YEAR WITH 13 MOONS

Posted on June 30, 2020 by robchristopher

In a Year with 13 Moons [1978] 1. A beer and a shot of bitters. 2. The A1 password is Bergen-Belsen. 3. Spitting three times over her left shoulder.

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3 things about Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s FOX AND HIS FRIENDS

Posted on June 12, 2020 by robchristopher

Fox and His Friends [1975] 1. In this film from 1975, one guy asks another guy, “What are you into?” So basically, cruising hasn’t changed in 45 years. 2. A gay bar named The Black Orchid. 3. The car salesman … Continue reading →

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