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3 things about George A. Romero’s DAY OF THE DEAD

Posted on September 28, 2015 by robchristopher

Day of the Dead [1985] 1. He cuts himself shaving. 2. “Civility must be rewarded, Captain. If it isn’t rewarded, then there’s no use for it. There’s just no use for it at all.” 3. The top half of the … Continue reading →

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3 things about George A. Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD

Posted on September 10, 2015 by robchristopher

Dawn of the Dead [1978] 1. “It’s done, man. It’s all been done.” 2. Why were the kids in the closet? 3. Tussle over entrails. 3 other things.

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3 things about George A. Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

Posted on September 7, 2015 by robchristopher

Night of the Living Dead [1968] 1. The calendar on the wall in the kitchen indicates December 1966. 2. “The bereaved will have to forgo the dubious comforts that a funeral service will give. They’re just dead flesh, and dangerous.” … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jim Jarmusch’s ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE

Posted on August 23, 2015 by robchristopher

Only Lovers Left Alive [2013] 1. She reaches behind her head and feels the guitar. Gibson, 1909. 2. “There’s water here. When the southern cities are on fire, this place will bloom.” 3. Eyes wide open, he looks at them … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nobuhiko Obayashi’s HOUSE

Posted on August 17, 2015 by robchristopher

House [1977] 1. She winks at the girl using an eyeball in her mouth. 2. Disembodied fingers continue playing the piano. 3. Mr. Togo is bananas. After watching this for the first time my first question is, what did I … Continue reading →

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3 things about Rob Kuhns’ BIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD

Posted on July 29, 2015 by robchristopher

Birth of the Living Dead [2013] 1. An early Romero short film: “Mister Rogers Has a Tonsillectomy.” 2. Some zombies were played by ad executives. 3. Night of the Living Dead was later re-released on a double bill with Slaves.

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3 things about Nicholas Roeg’s DON’T LOOK NOW

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robchristopher

Don’t Look Now [1973] 1. Only one of the candles blows out. 2. Swimming rats. 3. Thanks to a clever camera angle, she appears to be swallowed by the beds.

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3 things about CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON

Posted on March 6, 2015 by robchristopher

Creature from the Black Lagoon [1954] 1. They examine the claw that was caught in the net. Nipple on the right side of the frame. 2. White underwater plumes. 3. Floating face in the ship’s hold.

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3 things about David Lynch’s LOST HIGHWAY

Posted on February 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Lost Highway [1997] 1. Renee and Sheila both wear black nail polish. 2. Worn out red armchair. 3. Brains on the sand. Happy Valentine’s Day! 3 other things.

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3 things about Arch Oboler’s THE BUBBLE

Posted on February 6, 2015 by robchristopher

The Bubble [1966] 1. “You’re making too much of this. After all, what’s childbirth? Just a sexy bellyache.” 2. Floating tray of beers. And as it approaches, you can see the wires affixed to the corners of the tray. 3. … Continue reading →

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