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3 things about Alex Gibney’s GOING CLEAR: SCIENTOLOGY AND THE PRISON OF BELIEF

Posted on December 5, 2015 by robchristopher

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief [2015] 1. David Miscavige is shorter than Tom Cruise? 2. Paid between 6 and 40 cents an hour. 3. A game of musical chairs to “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Bonus: deeply stained teeth, protruding … Continue reading →

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3 things about Vincent Sherman’s THE DAMNED DON’T CRY

Posted on December 4, 2015 by robchristopher

The Damned Don’t Cry [1950] 1. Always, the sound of oil pumps in the background. 2. The main room of the club is a series of low-slung arches receding into the background. 3. Patricia, pronounced puh-TREE-sha.

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3 things about Dan Gilroy’s NIGHTCRAWLER

Posted on December 3, 2015 by robchristopher

Nightcrawler [2014] 1. Even as blood bubbles from the corner of his mouth, the look of disbelief on his face. 2. “I feel like grabbing you by your ears right now and screaming, ‘I’m not fucking interested.’ Instead I’m going … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Cukor’s THE WOMEN

Posted on November 25, 2015 by robchristopher

The Women [1939] 1. “She’s got those eyes that run up and down a man like a searchlight.” 2. Cigarettes and bubble bath. 3. “Get me a bromide! And put some gin in it.”

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3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s COOL APOCALYPSE

Posted on November 24, 2015 by robchristopher

Cool Apocalypse [2015] 1. No cash in his wallet. 2. “I promise, as soon as I’m sober I’ll apologize.” 3. Coffee cup toast. 3 other things.

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3 things about Wim Wenders’ UNTIL THE END OF THE WORLD (Director’s Cut)

Posted on November 22, 2015 by robchristopher

Until the End of the World (Director’s Cut) [1991] 1. Lois Chiles, window, Vermeer. 2. “The present will look after itself. It’s our duty to realize the future using our imagination.” 3. Happy Birthday video conference call in outer space. … Continue reading →

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Questions and answers.

Posted on November 21, 2015 by robchristopher

Courtesy Andy Steadham, I’m pleased to offer this video of the post-screening Q & A from the film’s world premiere! The dapper gentleman facilitating things is Matthew Campbell, a programmer at the Denver Film Festival. Also participating are Dylan Lorenz, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Barry Levinson’s DINER

Posted on November 21, 2015 by robchristopher

Diner [1982] 1. Parallel soap opera in the TV studio. 2. “Who is Charlie Parker?” 3. He lifts the shaker, tips his head back, pours a stream of sugar into his mouth. Washes it down with some Coke.

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3 things about Laurie Anderson’s HEART OF A DOG

Posted on November 20, 2015 by robchristopher

Heart of a Dog [2015] 1. Lolabelle records a Christmas record. 2. Kierkegaard: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” 3. Rotisseries. The smell of medicines and burnt flesh. Empty beds in the morning that … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ MONKEY BUSINESS

Posted on November 17, 2015 by robchristopher

Monkey Business [1952] 1. “Not yet, Cary.” 2. Coffee balancing act. 3. Hank’s mohawk.

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