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3 things about Zach Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE

Posted on March 20, 2018 by robchristopher

Justice League [2017] 1. “Millions of dollars of structural damage, nice to see you haven’t lost your touch.” 2. The Lasso of Truth is comedy gold. 3. Devoured by his own fear.

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3 things about Stanley Donen’s SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS

Posted on March 19, 2018 by robchristopher

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers [1954] 1. Sorrel as a wedding bouquet. 2. Board dance-off. 3. Everyone claims the child; everyone has to get married.

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3 things about Phil Karlson’s 99 RIVER STREET

Posted on March 18, 2018 by robchristopher

99 River Street [1953] 1. That’s one way to light a cigarette. 2. A visible flap of scarf. 3. She exits the powder room, gets a load of her husband dancing with a strange woman, and without a word leaves … Continue reading →

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3 things about Dee Rees’s MUDBOUND

Posted on March 17, 2018 by robchristopher

Mudbound [2017] 1. He lowers a ladder into the grave. 2. A bar of chocolate. 3. Eyes, tongue, or balls.

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“The Best Part of the Story”

Posted on March 17, 2018 by robchristopher

The Los Angeles Times has just published a nice overview of Barry Gifford’s career alongside a brand new Roy story. Great stuff!

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s SCANNERS

Posted on March 16, 2018 by robchristopher

Scanners [1981] 1. A neatly folded brown blanket on the bed. 2. Melting telephone. 3. An ad in LIFE. 3 other things.

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s SABOTAGE

Posted on March 13, 2018 by robchristopher

Sabotage [1936] 1. Forget about a bomb, the kid is walking the streets of London with a nitrate print! 2. Low shot: she slowly walks out the of the room and sits down on a chair in the hallway, her … Continue reading →

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3 things about Herman Shumlin’s WATCH ON THE RHINE

Posted on March 11, 2018 by robchristopher

Watch on the Rhine [1943] 1. “We might also manage a visa for you. I’m sure you are homesick for shabby places and gaudy cafes and the rest of the decaying things that represent Europe to you.” “Blecher, we do … Continue reading →