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3 things about Don Siegel’s THE BLACK WINDMILL

Posted on August 6, 2025 by robchristopher

The Black Windmill [1974] 1. Blood dripping between the slats of the floor. 2. Fuzzy white necktie. 3. Quick naked Polaroid.

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3 things about Brian G. Hutton’s ZEE AND CO.

Posted on June 27, 2023 by robchristopher

Zee and Co. [1972] 1. “There’s nothing I hate more than soulful people. She’s always a little out of breath and sees beauty in everything. Especially in shit.” 2. Margaret Leighton’s enormous wig and glasses. 3. Dumping his suitcase on … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brian Henson’s THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

Posted on December 24, 2022 by robchristopher

The Muppet Christmas Carol [1992] 1. Gonzo uses Rizzo as bellows. 2. Michael Caine is a shouty Scrooge. 3. Landing on flaming goose.

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3 things about Zach Braff’s GOING IN STYLE

Posted on March 4, 2020 by robchristopher

Going in Style [2017] 1. Michael Caine’s American accent. 2. Colombian drug mule. 3. Fake tattoo.

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3 things about Ken Russell’s BILLION DOLLAR BRAIN

Posted on December 11, 2016 by robchristopher

Billion Dollar Brian [1967] 1. Leo has a tattoo near his neck. What does it mean? 2. Homolka in long underwear and black garters. 3. General Midwinter has a rather unsubtle logo to match his rather unsubtle name.

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3 things about Guy Hamilton’s FUNERAL IN BERLIN

Posted on December 10, 2016 by robchristopher

Funeral in Berlin [1966] 1. The customs agent opens the suitcase, revealing a collection of lingerie, then looks up at Palmer for an explanation. 2. “What will you tell Ross?” “I don’t know. Let’s get out of here. I’ve got … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sidney J. Furie’s THE IPCRESS FILE

Posted on December 8, 2016 by robchristopher

The Ipcress File [1965] 1. He grinds his own coffee! And uses a french press! In 1965! No wonder he’s referred to as a gourmet. 2. “Do you ever take off your glasses?” she asks. “No,” he replies. “Only when … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mike Hodges’ GET CARTER

Posted on March 11, 2014 by robchristopher

Get Carter [1971] 1. Underneath the bed, a chamberpot and a shotgun. 2. Hairy-faced git. 3. A reel of 16mm film in an envelope on its way to the vice squad of Scotland Yard.

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