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3 things about Michael Curtiz’s DOCTOR X

Posted on October 28, 2023 by robchristopher

Doctor X [1932] 1. Sinister estate on Long Island. 2. Deep green dress. 3. From the secret compartment he removes a synthetic hand.

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3 things about Álex de la Iglesia’s PERDITA DURANGO

Posted on October 27, 2023 by robchristopher

Perdita Durango [1997] 1. Buying a Herb Alpert CD at a border crossing gift shop. 2. One agent hands the fetus to another agent and says, “See that this child gets a decent burial.” 3. James Gandolfini becomes Gary Cooper.

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3 things about Jacques Tourneur’s THE LEOPARD MAN

Posted on October 26, 2023 by robchristopher

The Leopard Man [1943] 1. A scratched hand is the only time we see blood. 2. Compensation for his lost leopard: $250. 3. Nocturnal, hooded procession straight out of a Buñuel film. 3 other things.

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3 things about Mark Robson’s THE GHOST SHIP

Posted on October 25, 2023 by robchristopher

The Ghost Ship [1943] 1. Chain cacophony. 2. Rigging an alarm system using a torn bedsheet. 3. He violently smashes the plaque in half. 3 other things.

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3 things about George Archainbaud’s THIRTEEN WOMEN

Posted on October 24, 2023 by robchristopher

Thirteen Women [1932] 1. No net. 2. She cavalierly tosses the package out the car window; it hits the ground and explodes. 3. “I spent six years slaving to get money enough to put me through finishing school, to make … Continue reading →

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3 things about Curtis Harrington’s WHO SLEW AUNTIE ROO?

Posted on October 22, 2023 by robchristopher

Who Slew Auntie Roo? [1972] 1. A stuffed teddy bear joins the circle. 2. Gaily humming “Auld Lang Syne” while tearing bread to pieces. 3. Tears turning to laughter, as only Shelley Winters could do.

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3 things about Rouben Mamoulian’s DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

Posted on October 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde [1931] 1. “Forgive me, my dear. You see, I hurt you because I love you. I want you! What I want, I get!” 2. The look on her face when she realizes that he’s back. … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Peter Blatty’s THE EXORCIST III

Posted on October 15, 2023 by robchristopher

The Exorcist III [1990] 1. The way he lifts the sheet, the expression of confirmation. 2. An old woman scrambling around the ceiling. 3. Peeling away of the ear.

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3 things about Jane Campion’s IN THE CUT

Posted on October 14, 2023 by robchristopher

In the Cut [2003] 1. She cradles the plastic shopping bag. 2. “Come here, sit on my lap. Help me put my earring back on.” 3. Miniature lighthouse on his desk.

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3 things about Clare Cooney’s DEPARTING SENIORS

Posted on October 12, 2023 by robchristopher

Departing Seniors [2023] 1. “You didn’t even hit me! You’re a pitcher!” 2. Pumpkin spice latte in May. (Gaffe?) 3. She examines the score for the serenade found in his trumpet case.

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