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3 things about Stephen Cone’s THE WISE KIDS

Posted on November 4, 2011 by robchristopher

The Wise Kids [2011] 1. He gets up on the cross in flip-flops. 2. “You go to where you were before you were born. You go to where you were in 1722. That was a good year.” 3. Tim is … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jim Sharman’s THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Posted on November 1, 2011 by robchristopher

The Rocky Horror Picture Show [1975] 1. The bones become visible through the bandages. 2. Dr. Frank-N-Furter runs his index finger down the treasure trail. 3. An uncanny replica of the RKO logo. Believe it or not, I’d never seen … Continue reading →

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3 things about Wong Kar-wai’s HAPPY TOGETHER

Posted on September 13, 2011 by robchristopher

Happy Together [1997] 1. He watches from a nearby doorway, munching on a sandwich, as his ex gets into a car with his new lover. 2. They practice tango steps in the empty kitchen. 3. “You can ‘see’ more with … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mike Mills’ BEGINNERS

Posted on May 13, 2011 by robchristopher

Beginners [2010] 1. “We had the good fortune to feel a kind of sadness our parents didn’t have time for.” 2. On the wall above his couch is a still from Andy Warhol’s Empire. 3. He asks her how she … Continue reading →

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3 things about François Ozon’s POTICHE

Posted on April 30, 2011 by robchristopher

Potiche [2010] 1. She opens up a desk drawer, takes out a can of hairspray, and gives herself a quick touchup. 2. A suede-wrapped telephone? 3. She suddenly appears in the market, surrounded by members of the press. He looks … Continue reading →

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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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