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3 things about Todd Haynes’ CAROL

Posted on December 20, 2024 by robchristopher

Carol [2015] 1. Her supervisor officiously hands her a pencil and notepad. 2. Perfect lunch: creamed spinach on poached eggs with a dry martini. 3. “I can’t help you with that.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Hector Babenco’s KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

Posted on November 8, 2024 by robchristopher

Kiss of the Spider Woman [1985] 1. Two plates, one with twice as much food on it. 2. He leaves prison wearing a blue scarf; he dies wearing a red scarf. 3. “The nicest thing about feeling happy is that … Continue reading →

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3 things about Peter Hyams’ BUSTING

Posted on September 1, 2024 by robchristopher

Busting [1974] 1. Playing Solitaire in a toilet stall. 2. The hostage clutches tightly to her shopping bag as the gunman drags her out of the market. 3. “Dear Mom and Dad. How are you? I am just swell. A … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gregg Araki’s NOWHERE

Posted on July 15, 2024 by robchristopher

Nowhere [1997] 1. Nipple ring and pliers. 2. Lizard and beer. 3. Two seconds of Charlotte Rae.

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3 things about Todd Stephens’s SWAN SONG

Posted on April 23, 2024 by robchristopher

Swan Song [2021] 1. Resting dead bitch face. 2. “You look so athletic.” 3. Riding a mobile scooter in the middle of two lanes of traffic. With his legs crossed. What a gem.

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3 things about William Friedkin’s CRUISING

Posted on April 3, 2024 by robchristopher

Cruising [1980] 1. Dilated anus. 2. Hips or lips. 3. “Let me just get this stuff off my face.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Kristina Lindström and Kristian Petri’s THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOY IN THE WORLD

Posted on March 8, 2024 by robchristopher

The Most Beautiful Boy in the World [2021] 1. Visconti’s direction largely consisted of four things: Go, Stop, Turn Around, Smile. 2. Ten days of apartment cleaning. 3. Manga icon.

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3 things about Andrew Haigh’s ALL OF US STRANGERS

Posted on February 3, 2024 by robchristopher

All of Us Strangers [2023] 1. Everyone’s in the center and he’s at the edge. 2. Cum on his chest. Licking it up and moving into a kiss. 3. The Christmas tree and “You Were Always on My Mind.”

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3 things about François Ozon’s THE CRIME IS MINE

Posted on December 8, 2023 by robchristopher

The Crime Is Mine [2023] 1. Sharing a bubble bath. 2. “Never judge someone by their actions. Judge someone by their motives.” 3. From his palatial office, a grand vista of the tire factory floor.

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3 things about Kieran Turner’s JOBRIATH A.D.

Posted on September 15, 2023 by robchristopher

Jobriath A.D. [2012] 1. Triumphant gig at Tuscaloosa. 2. He wasn’t the hustler, Joby was the hustler. 3. Living at the top of the Chelsea Hotel.

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