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3 Things

Posted on October 8, 2007 by robchristopher

Thunderball [1965] 1. The vibrato of Tom Jones has never been so mesmerizing. 2. Bond isn’t as stupid or careless as he is in Goldfinger, but he’s more sexist. 3. Motifs that will reappear later in other 007 movies: sharks, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Esteban Sapir’s THE AERIAL

Posted on October 8, 2007 by robchristopher

The Aerial [2007] 1. Snow as a beautiful visual shorthand for film grain. 2. Spirals, electricity, shadows, eyes, mouths. 3. As if I needed more proof: along with The Science of Sleep, more concrete evidence that the best of imaginations … Continue reading →

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3 things about Stuart Gordon’s STUCK

Posted on October 7, 2007 by robchristopher

Stuck [2007] 1. In my view, the first must-see movie at this year’s festival. 2. Stephen Rea fashioning a make-shift sling out of a length of scrap wood and a bunch of plastic bags tied together; the splintered glass raining … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME

Posted on October 2, 2007 by robchristopher

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me [1992] 1. Towards the end of the movie the monkey whispers, “Judy.” Earlier, David Bowie’s character says, “We’re going to leave Judy out of this. In fact we’re not going to talk about Judy … Continue reading →

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Buñuel’s Art of the Cocktail

Posted on September 26, 2007 by robchristopher

Luis Buñuel’s method for making the perfect martini, from My Last Sigh (1983): “The day before your guests arrive, put all the ingredients – glasses, gin, and shaker – in the refrigerator. Use a thermometer to make sure the ice … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Friedkin’s BUG

Posted on September 25, 2007 by robchristopher

Bug [2006] 1, Outside the motel, nighttime; blue light on the porch, green light on a detached building (a barn?) Green means danger. 2, The first time we see Harry Connick Jr.  he’s dripping wet and shirtless. Too bad he’s … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Apted’s 28 UP

Posted on September 23, 2007 by robchristopher

28 Up [1985] 1, Although everyone is only 28, most of them look significantly older. Do the British age less well than people from other countries? 2, I totally predicted that John, the smarmy barrister, would decline to be interviewed … Continue reading →

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New DVD Review

Posted on August 20, 2006 by robchristopher

On Dangerous Ground

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Hazy Jane

Posted on January 9, 2006 by robchristopher

Last night in a bout of delicious self-indulgence I ordered out from Oodles of Noodles, got baked and watched “Monster-in-law.” The Mongolian Beef was scrumptious and the movie was thoroughly blah, a classic wasted opportunity. What Preston Sturges could have … Continue reading →

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Another Look

Posted on June 6, 2005 by robchristopher

After watching it again last night, here’s my mini-essay: “Mommie Dearest” has gotten an unfair reputation through decades of cable TV repeats and hearsay drag queen re-enactments as an over-the-top campy melodrama. Not true. The film takes itself very seriously … Continue reading →

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