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3 things about Celine Song’s PAST LIVES

Posted on December 28, 2023 by robchristopher

Past Lives [2023] 1. Written on the wall near the front door: WALLET PHONE KEYS 2. “That’s just something Koreans say to seduce someone.” 3. Pasta.

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3 things about Alfred L. Werker’s REPEAT PERFORMANCE

Posted on December 24, 2023 by robchristopher

Repeat Performance [1947] 1. “Dear William. You’ve had a bad year too, haven’t you? A terrible year.” “It hasn’t been good.” 2. Giant rainshadows across the wall in the asylum’s visiting room. 3. Alone in bed in the dark, tensely … Continue reading →

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3 things about A.V. Rockwell’s A THOUSAND AND ONE

Posted on December 11, 2023 by robchristopher

A Thousand and One [2023] 1. “She’s been in treatment a few times. She’ll come home when she’s ready.” 2. Asking her white neighbor if she’s seen the super. 3. Looking at his bedroom for the last time.

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3 things about Abel Ferrara’s THE ADDICTION

Posted on November 21, 2023 by robchristopher

The Addiction [1995] 1. His arm has two holes; one is labeled IN, the other labeled OUT. 2. “I’m almost human. I eat, I sleep. I have a job. I can diet. It took a long time.” 3. Supply closet … Continue reading →

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3 things about Tony Gilroy’s MICHAEL CLAYTON

Posted on November 7, 2023 by robchristopher

Michael Clayton [2007] 1. An armload of fresh baguettes. 2. “Who needs balance? There’s your balance. There’s your balance.” 3. An injection between the toes. 3 other things.

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3 things about Jane Campion’s IN THE CUT

Posted on October 14, 2023 by robchristopher

In the Cut [2003] 1. She cradles the plastic shopping bag. 2. “Come here, sit on my lap. Help me put my earring back on.” 3. Miniature lighthouse on his desk.

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3 things about Kieran Turner’s JOBRIATH A.D.

Posted on September 15, 2023 by robchristopher

Jobriath A.D. [2012] 1. Triumphant gig at Tuscaloosa. 2. He wasn’t the hustler, Joby was the hustler. 3. Living at the top of the Chelsea Hotel.

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3 things about Waris Hussein’s THE POSSESSION OF JOEL DELANEY

Posted on July 17, 2023 by robchristopher

The Possession of Joel Delaney [1971] 1. She looks up and we know. 2. On the shelf above the fridge. 3. “If you can believe in Don Pedro, he can help you. If not, you’re wasting your time.” This intelligent, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Laura Poitras’ ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED

Posted on May 3, 2023 by robchristopher

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed [2022] 1. A Nan Goldin slideshow double-billed with John Waters’ Desperate Living. 2. “He wanted to blind me.” 3. Forced to witness testimony via Zoom.

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3 things about Daisy von Scherler Mayer’s PARTY GIRL

Posted on April 7, 2023 by robchristopher

Party Girl [1995] 1. “He-he-hello!” 2. Club kids waiting in line for falafel. 3. “How’s your upper torso?” 3 other things.

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