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3 things about David Hemmings’ JUST A GIGOLO

Posted on June 12, 2024 by robchristopher

Just a Gigolo [1978] 1. Oompah music does not automatically make a scene funny. 2. Dietrich and Bowie never actually appear in the same shot together. 3. Consternation about the goose.

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3 things about Josef von Sternberg’s SHANGHAI EXPRESS

Posted on February 3, 2021 by robchristopher

Shanghai Express [1932] 1. Alone in the darkness of her train compartment, only her hands visible. Clenching and unclenching. 2. She waves her hand and says, “I’m weary of you now.” 3. Anna May Wong’s exquisite eye makeup.

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s STAGE FRIGHT

Posted on August 10, 2017 by robchristopher

Stage Fright [1950] 1. As he descends the stairs, a very smooth crane shot. 2. Smoking a cigarette through the veil. 3. Lovely Ducks has trouble opening the breach of the gun.

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3 things about Maximilian Schell’s MARLENE

Posted on April 21, 2017 by robchristopher

Marlene [1984] 1. Kitsch and rubbish. 2. “It’s the best film because … it’s the best film.” 3. Her constant needling: 90 minutes, 90 minutes, 90 minutes. And the film is actually 90 minutes.

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