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3 things about Fritz Lang’s SCARLET STREET

Posted on April 10, 2019 by robchristopher

Scarlet Street [1945] 1. He carefully, adroitly slices the liver. 2. “I’ve been out to dinner with him three times this week and now he’s talking about breakfast.” 3. A chair for a nightstand. 3 other things. Possibly my favorite … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s HUMAN DESIRE

Posted on September 27, 2016 by robchristopher

Human Desire [1954] 1. She undoes the straps of her dress and shows him the bruises. 2. He says he only wants coffee, yet in the kitchen he sits down and eats a full breakfast. 3. “You never knew me. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s M

Posted on September 26, 2015 by robchristopher

M [1931] 1. Empty stairwell. 2. Editing: police and criminals in conference together. 3. Everyone suddenly goes silent and raises their hands.

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s MINISTRY OF FEAR

Posted on March 31, 2015 by robchristopher

Ministry of Fear [1943] 1. Cake crumbs on the seat, on the leg of his pants, on the floor of the train. 2. Seance: a circle. Astrological symbols on the floor like the numbers on a clockface. Dan Duryea’s fallen … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s WHILE THE CITY SLEEPS

Posted on September 7, 2014 by robchristopher

While the City Sleeps [1956] 1. He uses peanuts to represent each of the three candidates. Then he eats them. 2. “Faithful as the day is long.” “If it’s the shortest day of the year. But where would women like … 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 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 Fritz Lang’s THE BIG HEAT

Posted on July 11, 2008 by robchristopher

The Big Heat [1953] 1. The graffiti on the walls of the phone booth at The Retreat nightclub. 2. Gloria Grahame stirring up a pitcher of cocktails with what looks like a candy cane. 3. Lee Marvin peels off some … Continue reading →

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