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3 things about Jim Jarmusch’s THE DEAD DON’T DIE

Posted on October 27, 2019 by robchristopher

The Dead Don’t Die [2019] 1. “It’s the theme song.” 2. Romero car. 3. Tom Waits never actually interacts with a zombie.

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3 things about Bernard Rose’s CANDYMAN

Posted on October 26, 2019 by robchristopher

Candyman [1992] 1. Sandburg Village = Lincoln Village. 2. “I hate the color scheme.” 3. Bee kiss. This is the only the second time I’ve seen this movie. The first time, I was a senior in high school and didn’t … Continue reading →

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3 things about Kaneto Shindô’s ONIBABA

Posted on October 25, 2019 by robchristopher

Onibaba [1964] 1. Heap of skeletons. 2. Grains of rice stuck to his lips. 3. A trickle of blood. The mask splits lengthwise.

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3 things about Rowland V. Lee’s SON OF FRANKENSTEIN

Posted on October 21, 2019 by robchristopher

Son of Frankenstein [1939] 1. Giant carved boar’s head under the balustrade. 2. “Because I stole bodies … they said.” 3. He rips his arm from its socket. Again.

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3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s MIMIC: THE DIRECTOR’S CUT

Posted on October 20, 2019 by robchristopher

Mimic [1997] 1. “Evolution has a way of keeping things alive.”2. He wipes the sweat off his face, thus sealing his fate.3. Eyeglasses as conductor. 3 other things.

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3 things about George Miller’s THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK

Posted on October 19, 2019 by robchristopher

The Witches of Eastwick [1987] 1. The spectacle of Veronica Cartwright swearing, getting nasty. 2. Viscous liquid dripping from the lampshade. 3. “When we make mistakes, they call it evil. When God makes mistakes, they call it nature.”

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3 things about Robert Young’s VAMPIRE CIRCUS

Posted on October 14, 2019 by robchristopher

Vampire Circus [1972] 1. Bat emerging from an eye socket. 2. Puppet panther carnage. 3. Vanquished with a crossbow. (Get it?) This film has a cult reputation and now having seen it I’m very disappointed.

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s PSYCHO

Posted on September 28, 2019 by robchristopher

Psycho [1960] 1. Photo on the wall in Marion’s bedroom: her parents? 2. Among the junk piled up behind the motel is a mop. 3. Shower curtain hooks. 3 other things.

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3 things about Larry Cohen’s THE STUFF

Posted on August 27, 2019 by robchristopher

The Stuff [1985] 1. “The man is not in proper operating order.” 2. Pillow full of stuff. 3. Garrett’s face on the floor.

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3 things about Robin Hardy’s THE WICKER MAN

Posted on August 10, 2019 by robchristopher

The Wicker Man [1973] 1. Thumping on the walls. 2. Maypole dance. 3. Hand candelabra.

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