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3 things about Luca Guadagnino’s SUSPIRIA

Posted on September 10, 2022 by robchristopher

Suspiria [2018] 1. Many contortions. 2. Clearing away the leaves from the doorstep. 3. Long black hair, black skull.

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3 things about François Ozon’s PETER VON KANT

Posted on September 9, 2022 by robchristopher

Peter von Kant [2022] 1. First he scorns “humility,” then he goes on about how important it is. 2. “Your physique is your livelihood. You have nothing else.” 3. Staring out the blue window at the falling snowflakes. Equal parts … Continue reading →

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3 things about Larry Cohen’s BONE

Posted on September 2, 2022 by robchristopher

Bone [1972] 1. Shoplifting meat. 2. “I do all the work.” 3. Literally burying his head in the sand.

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3 things about Edgar Wright’s LAST NIGHT IN SOHO

Posted on September 1, 2022 by robchristopher

Last Night in Soho [2021] 1. Staircase and mirrors. 2. Flaming phonograph. 3. “I won’t tell anyone.” “I know you won’t.”

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3 things about E. A. Dupont’s PICCADILLY

Posted on August 31, 2022 by robchristopher

Piccadilly [1929] 1. Neon sign for Gordon’s Gin: THE HEART OF A GOOD COCKTAIL. 2. The knowing look on her face as Mabel leaves the office. 3. With inebriated slowness, he butters the bread and then devours it.

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3 things about Ronald Neame’s THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE

Posted on August 26, 2022 by robchristopher

The Poseidon Adventure [1972] 1. Suppository. 2. When Arthur O’Connell says, “I have no choice.” 3. Strand of drool from his mouth as he mourns Mrs. Rosen.

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3 things about Steven Spielberg’s E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL

Posted on August 24, 2022 by robchristopher

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial [1982] 1. “This is reality, Greg.” 2. A fleeting red glow before he closes the lid. 3. They just abandon the pizza and leave it lying on the ground.

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3 things about Costa-Gavras’s Z

Posted on August 19, 2022 by robchristopher

Z [1969] 1. A family portrait and a clean white shirt. 2. He does a little jig in the street and then walks into a bar, where he sexually harasses a boy who’s playing the pinball machine. 3. “Lithe and … Continue reading →

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A One Night Tribute to Barry Gifford in LA

Posted on August 18, 2022 by robchristopher

American Cinematheque is throwing a One Night Tribute to Barry Gifford on September 3! The lineup features the LA premiere of ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO + WILD AT HEART + LOST HIGHWAY. It’s a triple feature for the ages … Continue reading →

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3 things about Preston Sturges’ CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Posted on August 18, 2022 by robchristopher

Christmas in July [1940] 1. It’s Bred in the Bean. 2. “Two can live as cheaply as one.” “Who wants to live cheaply?” 3. “Kindly cut a groove, will you?” 3 other things.

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