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3 things about AKIRA KUROSAWA’S DREAMS

Posted on November 11, 2013 by robchristopher

Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams [1990] 1. She gently drapes him with her shawl. At first she pats him soothingly. Then she holds him down. 2. “I couldn’t get the ear right, so I cut it off and threw it away.” 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sidney Salkow’s TWICE-TOLD TALES

Posted on November 3, 2013 by robchristopher

Twice-Told Tales [1963] 1. Skeleton bride collapses to the floor. 2. “Look at that lizard, Giovanni. Look at it. Watch that beautiful creature die.” 3. A crack appears in the ceiling. Blood.

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by robchristopher

Here are some things about spooky movies.  

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3 things about Roger Corman’s TALES OF TERROR

Posted on October 29, 2013 by robchristopher

Tales of Terror [1962] 1. Morella: H.R. Gigeresque. 2. “Why don’t you watch where I’m going?!” 3. Gooey Vincent.

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3 things about Mong-Hong Chung’s SOUL

Posted on October 23, 2013 by robchristopher

Soul [2013] 1. Cityscape passing by outside the car window, upside down. 2. Neckhole bloodjet. 3. He steps back slightly from the opening of the well. “Sir, I am only showing you the path.”

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3 things about Christian Nyby’s THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD

Posted on October 21, 2013 by robchristopher

The Thing from Another World [1951] 1. A movie of commands. “Keep your eye on that Geiger counter!” “Get out of there!” “Watch the skies!” 2. While he’s “tied up” she forces drinks on him. 3. Buckets of kerosene. The … Continue reading →

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3 things about Marc Forster’s WORLD WAR Z

Posted on September 21, 2013 by robchristopher

World War Z [2013] 1. “Okay, big man. You take care of the ladies? Deal. You’re awesome.” 2. Stupid cell phone. 3. The creature’s seatbelt is still securely fastened. Undeniably entertaining, but this definitely ends up as a missed opportunity. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Philip Kaufman’s INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS

Posted on April 5, 2013 by robchristopher

Invasion of the Body Snatchers [1978] 1. Tendrils. 2. A flap of skin on his cheek flutters in the breeze. 3. “We don’t hate you. There’s no need for that. Or love. Not anymore.”

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3 things about David Lynch’s INLAND EMPIRE

Posted on March 17, 2013 by robchristopher

Inland Empire [2006] 1. AXXonN. 2. The women both wear the same watch. 3. Blonde star wig. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Stevenson’s DARBY O’GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE

Posted on March 17, 2013 by robchristopher

Darby O’Gill and the Little People [1959] 1. The mountain slams shut behind him. 2. Up pops the empty whiskey glass. 3. Solarized death coach.

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