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3 things about John G. Avildsen’s SAVE THE TIGER

Posted on November 23, 2025 by robchristopher

Save the Tiger [1973] 1. Garters for his socks. 2. “You want something?” “Yes … I want that girl in a Cole Porter song. I want to see Lena Horne at the Cotton Club. Hear Billie Holiday sing ‘Fine and … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jerry Jameson’s AIRPORT ’77

Posted on August 3, 2024 by robchristopher

Airport ’77 [1977] 1. Their only pairing outside of Bell, Book and Candle yet James Stewart and Jack Lemmon don’t even trade dialog in their one scene together. 2. Dorothy plays a video game. 3. Why exactly is Julie on … Continue reading →

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3 things about Blake Edwards’ THE GREAT RACE

Posted on November 16, 2019 by robchristopher

The Great Race [1965] 1. “I won’t discuss such an intimate subject!” 2. “Up, up, up, idiot, up!” 3. “Or would you prefer an engraved invitation?” 3 other things.

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3 things about Costa-Gravas’ MISSING

Posted on June 10, 2013 by robchristopher

Missing [1982] 1. “Does the light bother you?” “No. Not at all.” She yanks another pillow over her head. 2. She awakens during the night. A white horse is galloping down the street, pursued by a jeep full of soldiers. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Blake Edwards’ THE GREAT RACE

Posted on March 29, 2008 by robchristopher

The Great Race [1965] 1. In Professor Fate’s house: a stuffed moose. The front half is one room and the rear half is in another, on the other side of the wall. 2. Hezekiah waltzing with a matronly woman, both … Continue reading →

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