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3 things about Jim Henson & Frank Oz’s THE DARK CRYSTAL

Posted on October 6, 2018 by robchristopher

The Dark Crystal [1982] 1. “Rotten!” 2. Red blood, black blood. 3. Baby Podling. 3 other things.

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3 things about Alexandre O. Philippe’s 78/52: HITCHCOCK’S SHOWER SCENE

Posted on October 1, 2018 by robchristopher

78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene [2017] 1. A mixture of cassava and sirloin. 2. Syrup spatters. 3. Mrs. Bates’ blackface. A shade above a DVD special feature, but irresistible …

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3 things about Joel Schumacher’s THE LOST BOYS

Posted on September 30, 2018 by robchristopher

The Lost Boys [1987] 1. Subtext alert: a video store owner who’s actually a vampire in disguise. 2. Garlic-infused holy water. 3. “If you read the TV Guide, you don’t need a TV.”

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3 things about Jeremy Saulnier’s HOLD THE DARK

Posted on September 29, 2018 by robchristopher

Hold the Dark [2018] 1. Quiet popping of the space heater. 2. Under the car: “What are you doing, what are you doing, what are you doing.” 3. First, he unscrews the arrowhead. Not likely to be endorsed by the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Lawrence Kasdan’s SILVERADO

Posted on September 24, 2018 by robchristopher

Silverado [1985] 1. Walking his horse while reading a paperback. 2. “Today, my jurisdiction ends here.” 3. A look comes over her face. A hint of a smile.

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3 things about John Glen’s A VIEW TO A KILL

Posted on September 24, 2018 by robchristopher

A View to a Kill [1985] 1. Beach Boys in Siberia. 2. Loaded with rock salt. 3. The touching way she cries, “Jenny!” 3 other things.

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3 things about Michael Rymer’s QUEEN OF THE DAMNED

Posted on September 23, 2018 by robchristopher

Queen of the Damned [2002] 1. Motion-activated columns of fire. 2. “How did you manage to slip through the 1950s in red velvet?” 3. Bleeding family tree.

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3 things about Andrew Niccol’s ANON

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robchristopher

Anon [2018] 1. Reality, augmented reality: two aspect ratios 2. DFE. Delete Fucking Everything. 3. A flat packed with rats.

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ROY’S WORLD is a grant finalist!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robchristopher

I’m thrilled to announce that Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is a Roy W. Dean Grant Summer 2018 Finalist! Only 17 projects made the cut. I’ll keep you posted …

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3 things about Brian G. Hutton’s THE FIRST DEADLY SIN

Posted on September 17, 2018 by robchristopher

The First Deadly Sin [1980] 1. The doorman’s doggy do bag handler tool. 2. Inside the precinct house, a WET PAINT sign tacked on the doorframe. 3. Plastic sheeting crackling in the wind. Quintessential New York City movie: it’s an … Continue reading →

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