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3 things about Ousmane Sembene’s BLACK GIRL

Posted on May 21, 2018 by robchristopher

Black Girl [1966] 1. He opens the door for her suitcase but not for her. 2. “Excuse me. I’ve never kissed a black girl before!” 3. She won’t take his money.

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3 things about Lewis Gilbert’s YOU ONLY TWICE

Posted on May 20, 2018 by robchristopher

You Only Live Twice [1967] 1. Sofa as battering ram. 2. Burt Kwouk, returning after Goldfinger, as Spectre 3. 3. Too slow on the trigger, Blofeld receives a Chinese star in the hand. 3 other things.

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3 things about Richard Lester’s PETULIA

Posted on May 19, 2018 by robchristopher

Petulia [1968] 1. Hotrodding nuns in the parking garage. 2. Filthy hospital room. 3. Little boxes, on the hillside.

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3 things about George Cukor’s PAT AND MIKE

Posted on May 15, 2018 by robchristopher

Pat and Mike [1952] 1. Changing into a skirt in the back seat of an open convertible. 2. Alfalfa as a busboy. 3. “I can’t handle this in my head. It rocks me.”

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Lilli Carré joins ROY’S WORLD

Posted on May 14, 2018 by robchristopher

Since Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is centered on childhood and what it’s like to see the world from a child’s point of view, it seemed entirely fitting to include animation. So I am thrilled to announce that artist Lilli Carré … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Brooks’s CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Posted on May 13, 2018 by robchristopher

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof [1958] 1. “What is the victory of a cat on a hot tin roof?” “Just stayin’ on it, I guess. Long as she can.” 2. Brown cashmere robe. 3. She obediently locks the bedroom … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jack Smight’s HARPER

Posted on May 12, 2018 by robchristopher

Harper [1966] 1. “The bottom is loaded with nice people, Albert. Only cream and bastards rise.” 2. The instrumentation of the rock band onscreen is a complete mismatch with the groovy music on the soundtrack, which includes a horn section. … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Woo’s FACE/OFF

Posted on May 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Face/Off [1997] 1. She’s honestly going to keep her diary in an unlocked desk drawer where just anyone, including her own husband and daughter, can read it? 2. “Do you have protection?” 3. An invading flock of pigeons.

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3 things about Robert Towne’s TEQUILA SUNRISE

Posted on May 7, 2018 by robchristopher

Tequila Sunrise [1988] 1. “I’m under the weather. Heavily.” 2. Herradura ad on the back of the bus. 3. Sanborn’s sex sax. Mel Gibson’s American accent is as unconvincing as pretty much everything else about this movie. However, as a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s THE HIDDEN FORTRESS

Posted on May 6, 2018 by robchristopher

The Hidden Fortress [1958] 1. He gives them five bars of silver for the horse. 2. “They’re all inferior but choose one.” 3. The soldiers flee and are immediately shot by their own troops. 3 other things.

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