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3 things about William Castle’s THE NIGHT WALKER

Posted on August 25, 2026 by robchristopher

The Night Walker [1964] 1. Taking out his eyeballs one at a time. 2. Extended montage opening with narration by Paul Frees. “No, there’s no escape. Now you’re falling, falling. And they say if you ever complete that fall in … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alex Cox’s REPO MAN

Posted on August 15, 2026 by robchristopher

Repo Man [1984] 1. A sign in the window of the diner promoting “Plate ‘O Shrimp.” 2. Burning trash barrel philosophy. 3. “Don’t care how long it takes, dildos! Repo Man’s got all night, every night.”

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3 things about Bertrand Bonello’s THE BEAST

Posted on March 5, 2026 by robchristopher

The Beast [2023] 1. “You’re a doll, Kelly.” 2. Begging her not to open the door. 3. A strangely empty club. 3 other things.

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3 things about Steve De Jarnatt’s MIRACLE MILE

Posted on March 7, 2025 by robchristopher

Miracle Mile [1988] 1. They choose to spend their last moment’s eating at Canters Deli and who can blame them? 2. Dying at the bottom of an escalator. 3. Tar pit crash.

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3 things about Anna Kendrick’s WOMAN OF THE HOUR

Posted on January 11, 2025 by robchristopher

Woman of the Hour [2024] 1. “What is a girl for?” 2. The sounds of the room disappear; suddenly they’re the only customers left in the bar. 3. She takes refuge at the Last Chance Diner.

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3 things about Sean Baker’s TANGERINE

Posted on December 28, 2024 by robchristopher

Tangerine [2015] 1. “This one only has one shoe!” “She’s from the hill, she’s a hillbilly.” 2. Sharing her wig at the laundromat. 3. “He doesn’t do my drugs.”

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3 things about William Friedkin’s TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.

Posted on June 16, 2024 by robchristopher

To Live and Die in L.A. [1985] 1. Shot with his pants down. 2. Blood leaking from a dumpster. The sound of flies. 3. “You’re working for me now.”

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3 things about Tony Richardson’s THE LOVED ONE

Posted on May 18, 2024 by robchristopher

The Loved One [1965] 1. In preparation, she paints herself.2. Not only waterproof or moisture-proof, but damp-proof.3. “It’s a new one, it’s a new one! Oh God! Oh God, oh God.” From “My Last Sigh,” Luis Buñuel’s autobiography: “There were … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bertrand Bonello’s THE BEAST

Posted on April 22, 2024 by robchristopher

The Beast [2023] 1. Destroying the Ming vase. 2. The club has no name and it’s always a different year. 3. He notices the shape of a wedding ring through her gloved hand.

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3 things about John Singleton’s BOYZ N THE HOOD

Posted on November 10, 2023 by robchristopher

Boyz n the Hood [1991] 1. When Whitman Mayo pops up. 2. “What you did is no different from what mothers have done from the beginning of time. It’s just too bad more brothers won’t do the same. But don’t … Continue reading →

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