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3 things about Charles Vidor’s GILDA

Posted on April 21, 2013 by robchristopher

Gilda [1946] 1. “I’m decent.” She adjusts a strap on her dress. 2. “Statistics show that there are more women in the world than anything else … except insects.” 3. The stooge hustles her through the crowd, then Johnny grabs … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Siodmak’s CRISS CROSS

Posted on December 1, 2012 by robchristopher

Criss Cross [1949] 1. Rhumba flute–then, Tony Curtis. 2. She looks across the bar at him and asks, “Bad day at the races?” 3. Burt has freckles on his shoulders.

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s ANGEL FACE

Posted on October 30, 2012 by robchristopher

Angel Face [1952] 1. She keeps right on playing. 2. For the ceremony, she wears a bridal bed jacket. Then her fellow patients launch into a congratulatory song. 3. He pops the cork; she pops the clutch.

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3 things about David Miller’s SUDDEN FEAR

Posted on June 3, 2012 by robchristopher

Sudden Fear [1952] 1. “I know a way.” Click. “I know a way.” Click. “I know a way.” Click. “I know a way.” Click. 2. Joan shows some leg. 3. Her eyes do not merely glow in the dark–they glisten … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s THE BLUE GARDENIA

Posted on May 28, 2012 by robchristopher

The Blue Gardenia [1953] 1. They drink Polynesian Pearldivers with perfectly formed ice cones. He recites the drink’s menu description from memory: “These aren’t really drinks. They’re trade winds across cool lagoons. They’re the Southern Cross above coral reefs. They’re … Continue reading →

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3 things about Orson Welles’ TOUCH OF EVIL

Posted on April 29, 2012 by robchristopher

Touch of Evil [1958] 1. As she exits through the door, he licks his lips. 2. “He was some kind of man. What does it matter what you say about somebody?” 3. I want to see a movie just about … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Aldrich’s KISS ME DEADLY

Posted on January 5, 2012 by robchristopher

Kiss Me Deadly [1955] 1. Both Mike and Velda have a bottle of Kentucky Tavern bourbon at their apartments. 2. The look on his face as he smashes the coroner’s fingers in the desk drawer. 3. “Kiss me, Mike. I … Continue reading →

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3 things about Joseph Losey’s THE PROWLER

Posted on November 30, 2011 by robchristopher

The Prowler [1951] 1. Unconvincingly, he demonstrates a reluctance to leave. Finally  she offers him a cup of coffee. His name is Webb. 2. On his wall is a target practice training poster with a cluster of hits near the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s SCARLET STREET

Posted on August 26, 2011 by robchristopher

Scarlet Street [1945] 1. His nickname for Kitty is Lazylegs; for her roommate, Funnyface. 2. “If I had any sense I’d leave you.” He slaps her twice and says, “But you haven’t got any sense.” 3. He shuffles along, wearing … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Huston’s THE MALTESE FALCON

Posted on June 5, 2011 by robchristopher

The Maltese Falcon [1941] 1. “Who put that bright idea into your head?” he says, moving away from her a fraction. 2. As he listens to her story he plays with his lower lip. 3. “I’m a man who likes … Continue reading →

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