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3 things about J.J. Abrams’ STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Posted on December 27, 2015 by robchristopher

Star Wars: The Force Awakens [2015] 1. “Okay, stay calm, stay calm.” “I am calm.” “I’m talking to myself.” 2. Just like Golem. 3. Leia’s giant belt buckle.

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

Posted on December 25, 2015 by robchristopher

It’s a Wonderful Life [1946] 1. $17.50. 2. The miniature skull-and-chain desk ornament in Potter’s office. 3. The newspaper weather report is accurate. Merry Christmas! 3 other things.

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3 things about Billy Wilder’s THE APARTMENT

Posted on December 23, 2015 by robchristopher

The Apartment [1960] 1. “The mirror, it’s broken.” “I know. I like it this way. Makes me look the way I feel.” 2. An Ella Fitzgerald LP in Baxter’s apartment. 3. Their lovers’ hideaway is Rickshaw, a tiki bar/restaurant. From … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Keighley’s THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER

Posted on December 21, 2015 by robchristopher

The Man Who Came to Dinner [1942] 1. Fake octopus. 2. “Oh, it’s snowing. Isn’t that wonderful? I’ve never felt so much like Christmas in all my life. Don’t you, Sherry?” “Shut your nasty little face!” 3. He throws his … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francine Parker’s FTA

Posted on December 19, 2015 by robchristopher

FTA [1972] 1. Jane wears her Klute haircut. 2. The only film in the history of motion pictures to feature a song called “I’m Tired of Bastards Fuckin’ Over Me.” 3. Disturbingly cheerful narration at atomic bomb museum in Hiroshima.

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3 things about Lewis Seiler’s DOLL FACE

Posted on December 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Doll Face [1945] 1. Faux hipster number “Hubba Hubba Hubba,” which includes a throwaway lyric about firebombing Tokyo. 2. “He was out there playing mouse and cat!” 3. The anesthetized face of Perry Como. Pretty dire. Even at 80 minutes … Continue reading →

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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s THE STORE

Posted on December 12, 2015 by robchristopher

The Store [1983] 1. “The bigger the cereal bowl, the better. And I need a cup and saucer too.” 2. A missing Waterford crystal chandelier. 3. Singing telegram chicken stripper.

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3 things about Michael Schultz’s SCAVENGER HUNT

Posted on December 10, 2015 by robchristopher

Scavenger Hunt [1979] 1. “I have no holes! I can’t see!” 2. Orthopedic brass knuckles. 3. Socks and underwear hanging up in his office.

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3 things about Jason Amm & Robert Fantinatto’s I DREAM OF WIRES

Posted on December 7, 2015 by robchristopher

I Dream of Wires [2014] 1. Smart decision to use a female narrator, since all but two of the interviewees are men. 2. The Monterey Pop Festival was the turning point for the popularity of Moog’s synthesizer. 3. “Just hit … Continue reading →

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3 things about Thom Eberhardt’s NIGHT OF THE COMET

Posted on December 6, 2015 by robchristopher

Night of the Comet [1984] 1. A game called Scary Noises. 2. Sam does not like country. 3. How will they get his braces off? 3 other things.

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