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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s VISITORS

Posted on March 8, 2014 by robchristopher

Visitors [2013] 1. Crumbling clown head. 2. Pinch. 3. Corporate totems tumble amidst the garbage.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE DEADLY AFFAIR

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robchristopher

The Deadly Affair [1966] 1. He silently watches her fix herself a cup of tea. He neither asks for one himself, nor does she offer one. 2. “You never said that. Additionally, I never heard you.” 3. His hands gripping … Continue reading →

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Marker.

Posted on March 5, 2014 by robchristopher

I’ve just finished my first assembly edit. 93 minutes. In the grand scheme of things, that means very little. But it feels worth noting.

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So Long Hudson punch.

Posted on March 3, 2014 by robchristopher

Last night we hosted our annual Oscars party, a wistful occasion because it’ll be the last one in our current apartment. We moved here in 2002. When our lease is up in May, we’re decamping to new digs. So for … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sydney Pollack’s ABSENCE OF MALICE

Posted on March 2, 2014 by robchristopher

Absence of Malice [1981] 1. “And the other’s I’m gonna have somebody’s ass in my briefcase.” 2. Spilled coffee, computer printouts. 3. He’s a connoisseur of fine wines but when it comes to beer, he exclusively drinks Budweiser.

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3 things about Joe Dante’s THE ‘BURBS

Posted on March 1, 2014 by robchristopher

The ‘Burbs [1989] 1. “I’m going to go do something productive. I’m going to go watch television.” 2. The sound of sardines. 3. Credit cards melted together.

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Memory believes before knowing remembers.

Posted on February 28, 2014 by robchristopher

“Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders.” —William Faulkner, Light in August I wrote this treatment before logging all the footage of the film. Now that I’ve finished syncing all the shots and … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Cukor’s THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robchristopher

The Philadelphia Story [1940] 1. A belted swimming robe. Only the belt fastens with a clasp. 2. “C.K. Dexter Haven, I would like to talk to you.” “Well, let’s go in the talking room.” 3. Can’t quite seem to get … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s REAR WINDOW

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robchristopher

Rear Window [1954] 1. A truck sprinkles water on the pavement. A group of children follow the truck and play in the water. 2. He almost gets hit by a car, glaring at the driver as it goes past. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howards Hawks’ SCARFACE

Posted on February 23, 2014 by robchristopher

Scarface [1932] 1. He tosses the gun into the hamper and covers it up with a few towels. 2. Boris Karloff’s only attempt at an American accent? 3. She enters the room dressed all in black. Seriously, except for swear … Continue reading →

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