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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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3 things about Graham Mason’s INSPECTOR IKE

Posted on February 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Inspector Ike [2020] 1. A corpse that slaps. 2. Blanket, milk, turkey leg. 3. “On a scale of one-to-ten–” “Ten.” “–with ten meaning guilty–” “One, I meant one.” Like my own film, Inspector Ike had the misfortune of being completed … Continue reading →

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3 things about Woody Allen’s INTERIORS

Posted on February 12, 2023 by robchristopher

Interiors [1978] 1. Every design recommendation she makes is more expensive than the agreed upon budget. 2. The back of his head, wintry Manhattan and the tops of skyscrapers. “I will say … it was like an ice palace.” 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Julien Duvivier’s TALES OF MANHATTAN

Posted on October 17, 2022 by robchristopher

Tales of Manhattan [1942] 1. Antler room. 2. He grudgingly offers up a roar. 3. Scarecrow.

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s AFTER HOURS

Posted on September 18, 2022 by robchristopher

After Hours [1985] 1. “Not a lot of scars.” 2. “There’s certain things that I will not do. I’m telling you in advance.” 3. “That’s June. She’s always here.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Milton Katselas’s REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONER

Posted on September 17, 2022 by robchristopher

Report to the Commissioner [1975] 1. Bob Balaban as a double amputee. 2. Carol Channing billboard. 3. Sweaty elevator.

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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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