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3 things about Alain Resnais’ HIROSHIMA MON AMOUR

Posted on March 24, 2025 by robchristopher

Hiroshima Mon Amour [1959] 1. His hand twitching in sleep. 2. Actual radiation burns, and then later on the film set we see a makeup artist applying ersatz radiation burns. 3.”You were bored in a way that makes a man … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jûzô Itami’s TAMPOPO

Posted on February 24, 2025 by robchristopher

Tampopo [1985] 1. Passing the yolk back and forth. 2. The pork slices must be 3mm thick. 3. Spaghetti etiquette.

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3 things about Yasujirô Ozu’s TOKYO STORY

Posted on January 28, 2025 by robchristopher

Tokyo Story [1953] 1. There are only two camera movements in the entire film. 2. The young people are always telling them they must be tired; they aren’t, but nevertheless agree out of politeness. 3. “You may be happy while … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nagisa Oshima’s STREET OF LOVE AND HOPE

Posted on December 10, 2024 by robchristopher

Street of Love and Hope (aka A Town of Love and Hope) [1959] 1. He refuses to accept the change and quickly stuffs it into the pigeon cage. 2. Only one mattress. 3. He looks at her for a moment … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s EVIL DOES NOT EXIST

Posted on November 4, 2024 by robchristopher

Evil Does Not Exist [2023] 1. The sewage of five people is acceptable. 2. During the videocall, the consultant sits behind the wheel of his car. 3. Closeup of a bullethole in the deer’s hide.

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3 things about Makoto Shinkai’s THE GARDEN OF WORDS

Posted on July 16, 2024 by robchristopher

The Garden of Words [2013] 1. A satchel full of chocolate bars. 2. Rainy season weather updates. 3. Stairwell histronics.

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3 things about Hayao Miyazaki’s THE WIND RISES

Posted on May 10, 2024 by robchristopher

The Wind Rises [2013] 1. Passengers seated in the wings, to be replaced with bombs. 2. Derived from radiators. 3. Werner Herzog sings!

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3 things about Makoto Shinkai’s YOUR NAME.

Posted on March 14, 2024 by robchristopher

Your Name. [2016] 1. The café is a bus stop with a Suntory coffee vending machine. 2. “You sure do like your boobs.” 3. The impact creates a second, smaller lake.

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3 things about Wim Wenders’ PERFECT DAYS

Posted on March 10, 2024 by robchristopher

Perfect Days [2023] 1. He always leaves his wristwatch behind … except on the weekend. 2. “Patricia Highsmith knows everything about anxiety. She made me realize that fear and anxiety are different things.” 3. Second best use of Nina Simone … Continue reading →

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3 things about Hayao Miyazaki’s PONYO

Posted on January 26, 2024 by robchristopher

Ponyo [2008] 1. Surging wave spirits. 2. “Ham! Ham! Ham!” 3. All the old ladies running up the hill.

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