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3 things about Laurie Anderson’s HEART OF A DOG

Posted on January 26, 2016 by robchristopher

Heart of a Dog [2015] 1. Doggie clogs. 2. Wittgenstein: “I don’t know why we are here, but I’m pretty sure that it is not in order to enjoy ourselves.” 3. Upside down shoreline. 3 other things.

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3 things about Shirley Clarke’s THE CONNECTION

Posted on December 30, 2015 by robchristopher

The Connection [1962] 1. On the floor against the wall, a reel to reel tape recorder silently running. 2. “It’s not the shit that does you in, it’s the lack of it.” 3. He clears away the broken cup and … Continue reading →

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3 things about Laurie Anderson’s HEART OF A DOG

Posted on November 20, 2015 by robchristopher

Heart of a Dog [2015] 1. Lolabelle records a Christmas record. 2. Kierkegaard: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” 3. Rotisseries. The smell of medicines and burnt flesh. Empty beds in the morning that … Continue reading →

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3 things about Woody Allen’s MELINDA AND MELINDA

Posted on October 25, 2015 by robchristopher

Melinda and Melinda [2004] 1. Impromptu “Sophisticated Lady” using a piano on the sidewalk. 2. “Yeah, but if you’re somebody who’s nobody, it’s no fun to be around anybody who’s everybody.” 3. He touches the strap on her dress as … Continue reading →

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3 things about Walter Hill’s THE WARRIORS

Posted on September 14, 2015 by robchristopher

The Warriors [1979] 1. “What do you know about Cyrus?” “Magic. Whole lotta magic.” 2. DJ lips. 3. Soda bottle rattle.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s PRINCE OF THE CITY

Posted on August 9, 2015 by robchristopher

Prince of the City [1981] 1. They pull up to their new house, which neither of them has ever seen. She gets out of the car and Tug hands her a bunch of roses. 2. He eyes the garment rack … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howard Franklin & Bill Murray’s QUICK CHANGE

Posted on May 29, 2015 by robchristopher

Quick Change [1990] 1. “What the hell kind of clown are you?” “The crying on the inside kind, I guess.” 2. He mashes the three-liter soda bottle into the bag with the other groceries. 3. A sign for Lombino Realty.

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3 things about Andrew Davis’ A PERFECT MURDER

Posted on February 15, 2015 by robchristopher

A Perfect Murder [1998] 1. Espresso foreplay. 2. Meat thermometer. 3. His escape plan is to take a train to Montreal?! And he needs to use a travel agency to buy his ticket?! Love the meat thermometer. But I’ll stick … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s BIRDMAN: OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by robchristopher

Birdman: or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) [2014] 1. She plants the flower in his hand and walks away. 2. A package of lunchmeat and a jar of mustard. 3. ” … hitting me in the balls with a tiny … Continue reading →

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3 things about Don Siegel’s MADIGAN

Posted on December 31, 2014 by robchristopher

Madigan [1968] 1. A private elevator up to his office. Then he sits down at his desk, and a black policewoman brings him a cup of coffee on a saucer. 2. “I like Helen. She’s a bitch, but what the … Continue reading →

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