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3 things about John Huston’s REFLECTIONS IN A GOLDEN EYE

Posted on December 18, 2010 by robchristopher

Reflections in a Golden Eye [1967] 1. She stands on the stairs, looks down at him and says, “Have you ever been collared and dragged out into the street and thrashed by a naked woman?” 2. Switchblade. Lifts the latch. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Morton DaCosta’s AUNTIE MAME

Posted on December 13, 2010 by robchristopher

Auntie Mame [1958] 1. She holds the end of the hairpiece between her teeth and attempts to quickly braid it. 2. “Exclusively what and restricted to whom?” 3. The riding boots do not quite fit.

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3 things about Glenn Ficarra & John Requa’s I LOVE YOU PHILLIP MORRIS

Posted on December 10, 2010 by robchristopher

I Love You Phillip Morris [2009] 1. She’s praying. “And, Jesus, I never would’ve found that last coffee filter without your help.” 2. He spits over the side of the boat, wipes something off his lips. 3. A strategically placed … Continue reading →

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Rob at Reeling

Posted on November 4, 2010 by robchristopher

The Reeling Film Festival opens tonight here in Chicago. There’s a whole mess of great movies to check out, and you can read some tidbits about some of them right here. I’ll be introducing two of the films: The Adults … Continue reading →

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3 things about Rikki Beadle-Blair’s FIT

Posted on October 29, 2010 by robchristopher

Fit [2010] 1. The discolored teeth of the football promoter. 2. He pulls up the picture on the phone and zooms in on Tegs’ chest. 3. “You’re not a straight knob, you’re just a knob.” This film screens Friday, November … Continue reading →

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3 things about André Schäfer’s ROCK HUDSON: DARK AND HANDSOME STRANGER

Posted on October 27, 2010 by robchristopher

Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger [2010] 1. Sign attached to a crib: AIDS–DO NOT TOUCH. 2. He’s thrown head-first into a giant vat of grapes. 3. Rock Hudson: “Will you scratch my back? No one will touch me.” This film screens Tuesday, November 9 … Continue reading →

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3 things about Joselito Altarejós’ THE GAME OF JUAN’S LIFE

Posted on October 26, 2010 by robchristopher

The Game of Juan’s Life [2009] 1. “100 will get you 150 if you win,” the bookie tells him. 2. A man bangs on the bathroom door. “Open up. I’m about to give birth.” 3. He has left his sandals … Continue reading →

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3 things about JC Calciano’s IS IT JUST ME?

Posted on October 24, 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. … Continue reading →

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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 François Ozon’s LE REFUGE

Posted on July 30, 2010 by robchristopher

Le refuge [2009] 1. He searches for a suitable vein. Then he looks at himself in the mirror, tenses his neck, inserts the needle. 2. Everyone on the dancefloor is moving very slowly. 3. Shades of Belle de jour: at … Continue reading →

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