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3 things about Anthony Harvey’s THE LION IN WINTER

Posted on December 30, 2025 by robchristopher

The Lion in Winter [1968] 1. Candle clocks. 2. “The day those stout hearts band together is the day that pigs get wings.” “There’ll be pork in the treetops come morning.” 3. She encourages her to try on the crown … Continue reading →

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3 things about Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER

Posted on January 9, 2023 by robchristopher

Suddenly, Last Summer [1959] 1. Trails of debris. 2. Daiquiris at 5 o’clock. 3. “We procured for him!”

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3 things about John Huston’s THE AFRICAN QUEEN

Posted on January 22, 2022 by robchristopher

The African Queen [1951] 1. She unfurls the umbrella and positions it above his head. 2. Forging a blade. 3. A very quick marriage. 3 other things.

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3 things about George Cukor’s KEEPER OF THE FLAME

Posted on August 4, 2018 by robchristopher

Keeper of the Flame [1943] 1. A junior-sized football. 2. “But I didn’t warn him. Because it came to me. A clean death in the rain was the best thing that could happen to Robert Forrest.” 3. Smoke swirling around … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Cukor’s PAT AND MIKE

Posted on May 15, 2018 by robchristopher

Pat and Mike [1952] 1. Changing into a skirt in the back seat of an open convertible. 2. Alfalfa as a busboy. 3. “I can’t handle this in my head. It rocks me.”

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3 things about Walter Lang’s DESK SET

Posted on July 24, 2017 by robchristopher

Desk Set [1957] 1. “You think I’m just an old coat in your closet. That shows how much you know. There’s a constant stream of men in and out of here. I can’t get them out of my hair. See? … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Stevens’ WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Posted on July 19, 2017 by robchristopher

Woman of the Year [1942] 1. Passing around the box of flowers. 2. “There’s one thing I want you to understand. You’re practically the only woman I would’ve walked out on last night.” 3. Separating the eggs.

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