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3 things about Brian De Palma’s PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE

Posted on October 31, 2023 by robchristopher

Phantom of the Paradise [1974] 1. Trouble getting off the floor in his platform shoes. 2. Volunteers for teeth removal. 3. A vault of videotapes.

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3 things about Bob Rafelson’s HEAD

Posted on April 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Head [1968] 1. Nobody ever lends money to a man with a sense of humor. 2. Cameos by Jack Nicholson and Dennis Hopper. 3. “Atta boy, Mike, atta boy.”

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ VELVET GOLDMINE

Posted on December 4, 2022 by robchristopher

Velvet Goldmine [1998] 1. Shiny trenchcoat and fedora.2. “We set out to change the world. Ended up just changing ourselves.”“What’s wrong with that?”“Nothing. If you don’t look at the world.”3. Snorting coke off the back of his thigh. 3 other … Continue reading →

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3 things about SWAN’s NEPTUNE FROST

Posted on November 19, 2022 by robchristopher

Neptune Frost [2021] 1. From the knapsack, Neptune removes a pair of high-heeled shoes and puts them on. 2. Spinning bicycle-wheel headpiece. 3. Dawn through the trees.

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3 things about Blake Edwards’ VICTOR VICTORIA

Posted on October 28, 2022 by robchristopher

Victor Victoria [1982] 1. An entirely gay dancefloor, except for the two of them. 2. “You ought to be ashamed of yourself.” “Shame is an unhappy emotion invented by pietists in order to exploit the human race.” 3. Trio of … Continue reading →

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3 things about S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR

Posted on September 16, 2022 by robchristopher

RRR [2022] 1. Dance-off. 2. Snake-fling. “No animals were harmed in the making of this film” disclaimer. 3. Blocks-of-stone-stretch.

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3 things about Mark Sandrich’s SHALL WE DANCE

Posted on April 12, 2022 by robchristopher

Shall We Dance [1937] 1. “You only had one drink.” “Yes, but you kept filling it.” 2. Tripping over the curb in their roller skates. 3. Eric Blore’s spelling bee.

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3 things about Walter Lang’s GREENWICH VILLAGE

Posted on December 27, 2021 by robchristopher

Greenwich Village [1944] 1. “Would you like to take advantage of me?” 2. Gayish dance interlude. 3. Triple pianists. 3 other things.

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3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS

Posted on December 23, 2021 by robchristopher

Meet Me in St. Louis [1944] 1. Technicolor ketchup. 2.  “If we can create a breathtaking effect, it’ll be simple to monopolize all the worthwhile men.” 3. Outlines on the wallpaper indicate where pictures had been hanging. 3 other things.

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3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s BELLS ARE RINGING

Posted on August 3, 2021 by robchristopher

Bells Are Ringing [1960] 1. Threadbare carpet. 2. No tenth symphony. 3. Her do-do-do-do-dos.

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