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3 things about Frank Perry’s LAST SUMMER

Posted on September 27, 2024 by robchristopher

Last Summer [1969] 1. Truth serum. 2. Swedish movie. 3. Hotter in the forest. Devastating. The ways in which it constantly flips between being “dated” and chillingly timely are enough to give you whiplash. (Until this lost masterpiece gets a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Frank Perry’s THE SWIMMER

Posted on November 17, 2023 by robchristopher

The Swimmer [1968] 1. “Why can’t we travel more?” “What for? We’ve got everything we want right here.” 2. The man whispers something to Joan. 3. As the afternoon progresses he gets colder and colder. 3 other things.

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3 things about Frank Perry’s “DOC”

Posted on February 24, 2020 by robchristopher

“Doc” [1971] 1. Born into the line. 2. Crude BBQ brush. 3. “I guess he reminded me of too many things.”

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3 things about Frank Perry’s THE SWIMMER

Posted on January 21, 2020 by robchristopher

The Swimmer [1968] 1. “We’re all gonna die, Shirley. That doesn’t make much sense, does it?” “Sometimes it does. Sometimes at three o’clock in the morning. 2. Washing his bloody feet in the shower. 3. The rust stains his hands. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Frank Perry’s PLAY IT AS IT LAYS

Posted on May 1, 2009 by robchristopher

Play It As It Lays [1972] 1. She hands her car over to the valet. Without asking, she picks up the Coke bottle on the valet stand, takes a swig, and puts it back down as she walks away. Later … Continue reading →

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