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3 things about Andy Blubaugh’s THE ADULTS IN THE ROOM

Posted on October 20, 2010 by robchristopher

The Adults in the Room [2010] 1. Andy favors Red Stripe. 2. “We don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do,” the guy says. Andy puts his hand on his knee. “I know we don’t.” 3. Dan Savage … Continue reading →

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3 things about Kôji Wakamatsu’s CATERPILLAR

Posted on October 10, 2010 by robchristopher

Caterpillar [2010] 1. The newspaper yellows over time. 2. Eggshells and goo all over their faces. 3. He stares as his reflection in the water. This film is screening as part of the Chicago International Film Festival.

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3 things about Mark Landsman’s THUNDER SOUL

Posted on October 4, 2010 by robchristopher

Thunder Soul [2010] 1. “We didn’t have uniforms. Just white shirts and white pants. They would see us coming and say, ‘Why are there all these milkmen?’” 2. 70’s fashion montage. “It was the Superfly look.” “Then it was, tight … Continue reading →

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3 things about Radu Muntean’s TUESDAY, AFTER CHRISTMAS

Posted on October 2, 2010 by robchristopher

Tuesday, After Christmas [2010] 1. To get his attention she shuts the laptop with her foot. 2. “I’m very much in love,” he tells her. She smiles. Touched, flattered. “I’ve met someone,” he continues. 3. She removes the gift from … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bertrand Tavernier’s THE PRINCESS OF MONTPENSIER

Posted on October 1, 2010 by robchristopher

The Princess of Montpensier [2010] 1. The Duc relates the recipe for the eels, with great relish and in great detail. 2. She rushes out of the bedroom of the newlyweds, holding a cloth. “Just a mousy squeak,” she tells … Continue reading →

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3 things about Oliver Ussing’s MY GOOD ENEMY

Posted on September 29, 2010 by robchristopher

My Good Enemy [2010] 1. His little sister brings him breakfast on a tray. “Do you realize how hard it is to make toast?” she asks. 2. A bag of pot, a lunchbox, and an onion. 3. He gives her … Continue reading →

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3 things about Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s UNCLE BOONMEE WHO CAN RECALL HIS PAST LIVES

Posted on September 27, 2010 by robchristopher

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives [2010] 1. She flips through the pages of the photo album, looking at pictures of her own funeral. 2. Sleeping beneath pink mosquito netting. Her sister’s ghost, sitting near the bed on … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jonathan Segal’s NORMAN

Posted on September 25, 2010 by robchristopher

Norman [2010] 1. “Satire is not to be confused with irony.” 2. The alarm on his Casio wristwatch is set to go off at 3:36pm daily. 3. “On the top shelf is a bottle of 18-year old scotch, and I’ve … Continue reading →

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3 things about J.C. Calciano’s IS IT JUST ME?

Posted on May 23, 2010 by robchristopher

Is It Just Me? [2010] 1. Plain white boxers. 2. “Don’t do what you think you should do. Do what you know you should do.” 3. He walks to the door with the cold bottle of beer between his legs.

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3 things about Sean Bohary & Cinqué Lee’s BURN OUT THE DAY

Posted on May 10, 2010 by robchristopher

Burn Out the Day [2009] 1. “I don’t even know 52 women!” 2. In order to stay hard, he chants, “Philip Glass. Philip Glass. Philip Glass.” 3. He sits on a plastic chair under the shower.

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