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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE

Posted on September 23, 2022 by robchristopher

Rebel Without a Cause [1955] 1. His kick leaves marks on the side of the desk. 2. Rotting life-preservers in the bottom of the pool. 3. “Stand up, Jim. I’ll stand up with you. Let me try to be as … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s JOHNNY GUITAR

Posted on January 29, 2022 by robchristopher

Johnny Guitar [1954] 1. “How many men have you forgotten?” “As many women as you’ve remembered.” 2. Lovers’ initials carved in the bark of a tree on the riverbank. 3. Right between the eyes. 3 other things.

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s BIGGER THAN LIFE

Posted on June 20, 2021 by robchristopher

Bigger Than Life [1956] 1. Smashing the bannister. 2. After he cons the pharmacist he says, “I’m glad I dropped in. I’m new here. I like the way you do business.” 3. Calling the doctor “sir” in anger. 3 other … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s ON DANGEROUS GROUND

Posted on September 16, 2020 by robchristopher

On Dangerous Ground [1952] 1. Peas, and the way they cook vegetables. 2. Jimmy Conlin as a pharmacist. 3. He finally takes the trouble to notice he was just a boy. 3 other things.

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s JOHNNY GUITAR

Posted on February 5, 2017 by robchristopher

Johnny Guitar [1954] 1. “I like to hear it spin.” 2. The look on her face after she shoots down the chandelier. 3. She stretches the shirt over the back of the chair to help it dry. 3 other things.

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s THE LUSTY MEN

Posted on October 18, 2016 by robchristopher

The Lusty Men [1952] 1. Two nickles in an old tobacco tin. 2. “I’ve got one piece of advice for you. When you sit down to a big dinner, loosen your belt. It’s more fun.” 3. He briefly looks in … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s PARTY GIRL

Posted on January 25, 2016 by robchristopher

Party Girl [1958] 1. She observes him as he limps over to her, bends down, and picks up her coat from the floor. 2. After a running a start, she slides across the platform on her thighs. 3. Melted decoration.

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s JOHNNY GUITAR

Posted on November 9, 2013 by robchristopher

Johnny Guitar [1954] 1. She moves in closer, looks straight at her and says, “I’m going to kill you.” 2. The magic of Trucolor. Flaming red shirt, flaming red lipstick. A red kerchief against a canary yellow shirt. 3. Emma … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s BORN TO BE BAD

Posted on September 13, 2013 by robchristopher

Born to be Bad [1950] 1. An artist’s studio with a view remarkably similar to Madge’s apartment in Vertigo. 2. “How many times do you I have to tell you that you love me?” 3. He discreetly changes the price … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s THEY LIVE BY NIGHT

Posted on December 29, 2009 by robchristopher

They Live by Night [1948] 1. One dead eye, milky white. He lights up his cigar. 2. “I can rent you a ring for a dollar or sell you one for five.” 3. He flicks the Christmas ornaments with his … Continue reading →

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