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3 things about Orson Welles’ TOUCH OF EVIL

Posted on March 24, 2023 by robchristopher

Touch of Evil [1958] 1. Washing off the blood in the filthy water. 2.  Black and white neon popping eyeballs. 3. “You’re a mess, honey.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Jean Renoir’s THE WOMAN ON THE BEACH

Posted on January 22, 2023 by robchristopher

The Woman on the Beach [1947] 1. “Peg, you’re so beautiful. So beautiful outside, so rotten inside.” 2. The only thing he saves from the fire is his typewriter. 3. Coat of a ghost.

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3 things about George Marshall’s THE BLUE DAHLIA

Posted on January 19, 2023 by robchristopher

The Blue Dahlia [1946] 1. “Why not? Plenty of genial old parties like you commit murders.” 2. He pounds on the wall. “We got a sick baby in here!” 3. Bathing his ankle in salt water. 3 other things.

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3 things about John Berry’s HE RAN ALL THE WAY

Posted on November 16, 2022 by robchristopher

He Ran All the Way [1951] 1. He stays underwater as long as he can. 2. Pastry-boxing assembly line. 3. Sunday hobby: constructing wooden masted sailboats.

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3 things about Carl Franklin’s DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS

Posted on March 12, 2022 by robchristopher

Devil in a Blue Dress [1995] 1. “This is my adopted son, Jesus.” 2. Crowbar to the bar. 3. They say their farewells outside Griffith Observatory.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s THE LONG GOODBYE

Posted on March 2, 2022 by robchristopher

The Long Goodbye [1973] 1. J.C. Penney tie. 2. “Those ladies were a big help. Crazy ladies.” 3. Arnold’s mustard yellow briefs. 3 other things.

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3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s NIGHTMARE ALLEY

Posted on January 20, 2022 by robchristopher

Nightmare Alley [2021] 1. His eye seems to follow you no matter where you stand. 2. December 1941; there’s nary a Christmas decoration to be seen. 3. The way she says, “I’ll live.”

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3 things about Robert Wise’s ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW

Posted on July 24, 2021 by robchristopher

Odds Against Tomorrow [1959] 1. Thick smoky haze behind the musicians. 2. “Just this once.” 3. The balloon connected to his finger with a string, he dials the number.

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3 things about Robert Aldrich’s KISS ME DEADLY

Posted on July 7, 2021 by robchristopher

Kiss Me Deadly [1955] 1. “Look at all the goodies!” 2. “Okay,” he says. Pushes her away firmly. “You’ve made your point.” 3. Wrist burns. 3 other things.

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3 things about Mitchell Leisen’s NO MAN OF HER OWN

Posted on June 15, 2021 by robchristopher

No Man of Her Own [1950] 1. Has Barbara Stanwyck ever looked so exhausted on film? 2. A few seconds after she slips the ring on her finger, her reflection in the mirror shatters. 3. The telegram reads: WHO ARE … Continue reading →

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