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3 things about Bill Morrison’s DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME

Posted on February 25, 2018 by robchristopher

Dawson City: Frozen Time [2016] 1. Shaking hands with an actor who’s no longer there. 2. For the first nine years of its existence, Dawson City’s business district caught on fire and burned. Each and every year. 3. Priceless plate … Continue reading →

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3 things about Duncan Jones’ MUTE

Posted on February 24, 2018 by robchristopher

Mute [2018] 1. “Heroes” Symphony by Philip Glass on the turntable. 2. A room of whore portraits. 3. Drone meals. Not terrible, but I wish I’d liked this better. It shares all the weakest qualities of a Wim Wenders film: … Continue reading →

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3 things about George A. Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

Posted on February 21, 2018 by robchristopher

Night of the Living Dead [1968] 1. A photograph of a minister sits atop the mantel. 2. Beetman’s Diner. 3. Three cigars in his hatband. 3 other things.

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3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s MERCURY IN RETROGRADE

Posted on February 20, 2018 by robchristopher

Mercury in Retrograde [2017] 1. Periodic pauses for pushups. 2. According to the marquee, moviegoers can expect a double feature of Cool Apocalypse and Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party. 3. “Don’t look now, but Isabelle is making out with Mr. NASCAR.”

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ HIS GIRL FRIDAY

Posted on February 19, 2018 by robchristopher

His Girl Friday [1940] 1. Three roast beef sandwiches. 2. “It’s getting so a girl can’t leave the room without being discussed by a bunch of old ladies.” 3. Joe Pettibone.

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3 things about Mario Bava’s THE WHIP AND THE BODY

Posted on February 18, 2018 by robchristopher

The Whip and the Body [1963] 1. Red-hooded pallbearers. 2. “You’re a fool, Georgia!” (A housekeeper named Georgia?!) 3. Fiery coffin, curling boots.

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3 things about Alfonso Cuarón’s CHILDREN OF MEN

Posted on February 17, 2018 by robchristopher

Children of Men [2006] 1. “That’s the sound of the ear cells dying, like their swan song. Once it’s gone you’ll never hear that frequency again. Enjoy it while it lasts.” 2. Flip-flops. His ugly, battered feet. 3. Michael Caine … Continue reading →

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One year ago today.

Posted on February 17, 2018 by robchristopher

On 17 February 2017 Jason Adasiewicz, Hamid Drake (and, just out of frame, Joshua Abrams, Josh Berman, and Jon Doyle) convened at Electrical Audio in Chicago and, with the assistance of engineer Greg Norman, started laying down some sweet tunes … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s WUTHERING HEIGHTS

Posted on February 15, 2018 by robchristopher

Wuthering Heights [1939] 1. His right eye partially hidden by a lock of his hair. 2. “I’m not lovely. What I am is very brilliant. I have a wonderful brain. It enables me to be superior to myself.” 3. Deathbed … Continue reading →

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3 things about Greta Gerwig’s LADY BIRD

Posted on February 7, 2018 by robchristopher

Lady Bird [2017] 1. A star named Bruce. 2. “I haven’t lied in two years.” 3. Mother and daughter driving over the same bridges at different points in time. Lovely. It would make a wonderful double feature with 20th Century … Continue reading →

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