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3 things about Armando Iannucci’s IN THE LOOP

Posted on April 20, 2015 by robchristopher

In the Loop [2009] 1. “Malcolm. Judy’s lubricated horse cock aside for a second, are you saying I’m now no longer allowed to make media appearances?” 2. “Twelve thousand troops. But that’s not enough. That’s the amount that are going … Continue reading →

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3 things about J.J. Abrams’ SUPER 8

Posted on April 19, 2015 by robchristopher

Super 8 [2011] 1. He makes a mental calculation and says, “I could get back into disco.” 2. A hole in his space shuttle poster. 3. Exploding water tower.

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3 things about Richard Linklater’s FAST FOOD NATION

Posted on April 17, 2015 by robchristopher

Fast Food Nation [2006] 1. A rotating pallet of frozen patties is shrink wrapped. 2. “I’m all right with what I’m doing. I’m really all right with what I’m not doing.” 3. Sawing off the forelegs, tossing them into a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Roeg’s DON’T LOOK NOW

Posted on April 16, 2015 by robchristopher

Don’t Look Now [1973] 1. Only one of the candles blows out. 2. Swimming rats. 3. Thanks to a clever camera angle, she appears to be swallowed by the beds.

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3 things about Ben Steinbauer’s WINNEBAGO MAN

Posted on April 15, 2015 by robchristopher

Winnebago Man [2009] 1. “Will you do me a kindness?” 2. He goes for a walk using a guideline: a rope strung between stakes. 3. Trouble in front of Walmart.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s BEYOND THERAPY

Posted on April 11, 2015 by robchristopher

Beyond Therapy [1987] 1. Periodic offscreen car crashes. 2. “I don’t think we’ve been properly introduced. My name is Bob.” “I get off in five minutes.” “I’ll be sitting here with my mother.” 3. While everyone else eats dessert, she … Continue reading →

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3 things about Roberto Rossellini’s GERMANY YEAR ZERO

Posted on April 8, 2015 by robchristopher

Germany Year Zero [1948] 1. The truck goes over some potholes, jolting a few lumps of coal onto the road. A small crowd dashes over to pick them up. 2. The recording of a Hitler speech echoes through the ruins. … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s DUNE

Posted on April 5, 2015 by robchristopher

Dune [1984] 1. The ducal pug. 2. “Remember, walk without rhythm and you won’t attract the worm.” 3. Snack time. He rips off a chunk of flesh from a dead cow (horse?) suspended upside down from the ceiling. 3 other … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s APOCALYPSE NOW

Posted on April 4, 2015 by robchristopher

Apocalypse Now [1979] 1. The inside of the trailer could be anywhere in America. 2. “I don’t see any method at all, sir.” 3. Neck slice.

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3 things about Lucrecia Martel’s THE HEADLESS WOMAN

Posted on April 3, 2015 by robchristopher

The Headless Woman [2008] 1. Two kid-sized handprints on the window. 2. She never says “Please” or “Thank you.” 3. The shirts are all too small. He takes them anyway. 3 other things.

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