Tag Archives: movies

3 things about George Pollock’s MURDER MOST FOUL

Posted on December 12, 2016 by robchristopher

Murder Most Foul [1964] 1. “One member of that jury was being deliberately perverse.” “Many more than one, Inspector, I assure you. Eleven, to be precise.” 2. She turns her cape into a lap blanket. 3. A pocket mirror fastened … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Ken Russell’s BILLION DOLLAR BRAIN

Posted on December 11, 2016 by robchristopher

Billion Dollar Brian [1967] 1. Leo has a tattoo near his neck. What does it mean? 2. Homolka in long underwear and black garters. 3. General Midwinter has a rather unsubtle logo to match his rather unsubtle name.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Guy Hamilton’s FUNERAL IN BERLIN

Posted on December 10, 2016 by robchristopher

Funeral in Berlin [1966] 1. The customs agent opens the suitcase, revealing a collection of lingerie, then looks up at Palmer for an explanation. 2. “What will you tell Ross?” “I don’t know. Let’s get out of here. I’ve got … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Sidney J. Furie’s THE IPCRESS FILE

Posted on December 8, 2016 by robchristopher

The Ipcress File [1965] 1. He grinds his own coffee! And uses a french press! In 1965! No wonder he’s referred to as a gourmet. 2. “Do you ever take off your glasses?” she asks. “No,” he replies. “Only when … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Ted Demme’s THE REF

Posted on December 5, 2016 by robchristopher

The Ref [1994] 1. “Is it real coffee, or some Scandinavian Christmas potion?” 2. Poodle sweater. 3. Daniel Lanois poster in his bedroom. The kid has taste.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Roy Rowland’s THE 5,000 FINGERS OF DR. T.

Posted on December 4, 2016 by robchristopher

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. [1953] 1. Pointing pink and red gloves. 2. “You talk a lot but I don’t know how much you say.” 3. Flatbed plumber truck with A. ZABLADOWSKI painted across the side. 3 other things.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about George Seaton’s AIRPORT

Posted on December 3, 2016 by robchristopher

Airport [1970] 1. Multiple actors from Invasion of the Body Snatchers … what does it mean? 2. A thick black pencil in her purse, “just like the airlines use.” 3. “You’ve been bragging about your scrambled eggs. I think it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Justin Lin’s STAR TREK BEYOND

Posted on December 1, 2016 by robchristopher

Star Trek Beyond [2016] 1. “Cut its throat.” 2. Multiple motorcycles. 3. She’s suddenly a member of Starfleet just like that? An improvement over the last one for sure, but the plot holes don’t bear scrutiny.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about David Mackenzie’s HELL OR HIGH WATER

Posted on November 30, 2016 by robchristopher

Hell or High Water [2016] 1. “Do you want to read about these bank robberies, or just sit there and let Alzheimer’s take its course?” 2. He’s stripped off his disguise except for the powder blue latex gloves. His hands … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Carrying on.

Posted on November 22, 2016 by robchristopher

I’d like to share a moment from an interview I did with Barry Gifford earlier this year that will be used in my upcoming film Roy’s World: One thing I have to say is that neither my mother nor my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment