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3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s CERTAIN WOMEN

Posted on December 30, 2016 by robchristopher

Certain Women [2016] 1. Fifteenth in line from the throne. 2. Blaze King fireplace. 3. Horse ride to the diner.

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Best Chicago Film?!

Posted on December 29, 2016 by robchristopher

The Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle Awards nominations have just been announced, and I’m stunned to discover that Pause of the Clock is up for Best Chicago Film. It’s up against Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party and Southside with You. I’m … Continue reading →

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3 things about Anthony Mann’s THE GLENN MILLER STORY

Posted on December 28, 2016 by robchristopher

The Glenn Miller Story [1954] 1. A film from the 50s with two sympathetic Jewish characters! 2. Multicolored lights at Connie’s Inn. Psychedelic Louis Armstrong. 3. Slow dissolve from her face to the foggy runway.

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3 things abut W.S. Van Dyke’s AFTER THE THIN MAN

Posted on December 27, 2016 by robchristopher

After the Thin Man [1936] 1. “Are you packing?” “Yes. Just putting away this liquor.” He empties the glass in a swallow. 2. A rolled up carpet standing on its end in the hallway. 3. “I wanted to see you … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gareth Edwards’ ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY

Posted on December 26, 2016 by robchristopher

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story [2016] 1. The return of Peter Cushing. A shade Gollumesque. 2. “Are you kidding me? I’m blind!” 3. Literally, a flying triangle.

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3 things about Frank Capra’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Posted on December 25, 2016 by robchristopher

It’s a Wonderful Life [1946] 1. A butterfly collection displayed on the wall of the dining room. 2. Burt gives the newlyweds a bottle of champagne. It’s during Prohibition! 3. Mr. Gower wears newspapers under his shirt to keep warm. … Continue reading →

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3 things about W.S. Van Dyke’s THE THIN MAN

Posted on December 21, 2016 by robchristopher

The Thin Man [1934] 1. “Hey, that’s my hat!” Nick wriggles it around like it’s a flapping bird and says, “Come and get it, while it’s hot.” 2. He takes a whiff of what’s under the concrete and shoos Asta … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ernst Lubitsch’s THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER

Posted on December 19, 2016 by robchristopher

The Shop Around the Corner [1940] 1. Her gloved hand inside the empty post office box. 2. A cacophony of cigarette boxes. 3. The way he tactfully gleans if anyone is without plans for Christmas Eve. Frank Morgan FTW.

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3 things about Irving Cumming’s DOWN ARGENTINE WAY

Posted on December 17, 2016 by robchristopher

Down Argentine Way [1940] 1. “I’ll go all right! I wouldn’t stay if you threw a barbecue in my honor!” 2. Charlotte Greenwood’s Pac-Man hands during “Sing to Your Señorita.” 3. Betty Grable’s aggressively stripy jacket.

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3 things about Michael Haneke’s THE WHITE RIBBON

Posted on December 13, 2016 by robchristopher

The White Ribbon [2009] 1. Acne in crisp black & white. 2. An added layer of meaning when she says, “Sleep tight.” 3. “I never saw the villagers again.” A very slow fade to black, as if all the people … Continue reading →

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