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3 things about Howard Hawks’ THE BIG SLEEP

Posted on November 19, 2019 by robchristopher

The Big Sleep [1946] 1. Sign at the diner: COUNTRY SAUSAGE TWO EGGS 35¢. 2. “I liked that. I’d like more.” 3. Death in an empty insurance office. 3 other things.

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3 things about Ron Peck’s NIGHTHAWKS

Posted on November 17, 2019 by robchristopher

Nighthawks [1978] 1. When the guy doesn’t show, he goes to the telephone in the pub and looks through his little black book. 2. “You will call me Thursday, won’t you?” (Knowing he won’t.) 3. It’s 1 in the morning … Continue reading →

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3 things about Blake Edwards’ THE GREAT RACE

Posted on November 16, 2019 by robchristopher

The Great Race [1965] 1. “I won’t discuss such an intimate subject!” 2. “Up, up, up, idiot, up!” 3. “Or would you prefer an engraved invitation?” 3 other things.

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3 things about Errol Morris’ THE THIN BLUE LINE

Posted on November 12, 2019 by robchristopher

The Thin Blue Line [1988] 1. 9PM Carol Burnett Show. 2. Taillight variations. 3. “I’m the one that knows.” 3 other things.

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3 things about John Waters’ HAIRSPRAY

Posted on November 11, 2019 by robchristopher

Hairspray [1988] 1. Negro Day, the last Thursday of each month. 2. Kicking aside the rat. 3. “Oh my God! There are colored people in my house!”

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3 things about John Waters’ POLYESTER

Posted on November 10, 2019 by robchristopher

Polyester [1981] 1. “Children would get in the way of our erotic lifestyle.” 2. Marguerite Duras triple feature. 3. Air freshener happy ending.

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3 things about Leslie Buchbinder’s HAIRY WHO & THE CHICAGO IMAGISTS

Posted on November 9, 2019 by robchristopher

Hairy Who & the Chicago Imagists [2014] 1. “Chicago is and always has been a Surrealist town.” 2. A talking mustache. 3. Comic book-style program in lieu of an exhibition catalog.

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3 things about Andy Warhol’s BEAUTY #2

Posted on November 7, 2019 by robchristopher

Beauty #2 [1965] 1. “It’s just a simple screw.” 2. Their petting does not interrupt their chainsmoking. 3. Chuck asks, “If you’re not enjoying it, why don’t you just stop?” Gino momentarily stops kissing Edie and replies, “Because you’re enjoying … Continue reading →

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3 things about Philip Kaufman’s HENRY & JUNE

Posted on November 6, 2019 by robchristopher

Henry & June [1990] 1. Richard E. Grant pulling off an American accent. 2. The feeling of looking around a room and being turned on by everyone you see. 3. The audience shouting at the screen during Un Chien Andalou. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s HIGH FLYING BIRD

Posted on November 5, 2019 by robchristopher

High Flying Bird [2019] 1. A long holiday weekend without a holiday. 2. Sauna conversation. 3. “I had a real come-to-Jesus moment on this.”

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