Tag Archives: Otto Preminger

3 things about Otto Preminger’s BUNNY LAKE IS MISSING

Posted on September 8, 2023 by robchristopher

Bunny Lake Is Missing [1965] 1. A soft spot for junket. 2. Hospital basement with machinery: shades of The Elephant Man. 3. A collection of whips.

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s SUCH GOOD FRIENDS

Posted on March 8, 2021 by robchristopher

Such Good Friends [1971] 1. Truly tasteless joke about slavery. 2. “Tell me what we’re doing is wrong so I can enjoy it.” 3. Corset.

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s ADVISE AND CONSENT

Posted on May 9, 2020 by robchristopher

Advise & Consent [1962] 1. He hands him the newspaper. “How do you feel about this lollapalooza?”2. The shocking moment when Gene Tierney utters the word “bitch.”3. Slowly, over the course of the film, Leffingwell, a man of genuine integrity, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s IN HARM’S WAY

Posted on April 7, 2019 by robchristopher

In Harm’s Way [1965] 1. They both toss their pineapple garnishes off the veranda. 2. Bullet through the cheek. 3. “I’m so scared my bones are clicking, like dice on a Reno crap table.”

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s THE HUMAN FACTOR

Posted on November 27, 2017 by robchristopher

The Human Factor [1979] 1. Smashing an owl. 2. He gives him the injection, cheerfully adding, “No need for you to suffer.” 3. Ratty fur coat. It’s just not very good. Preminger’s approach (passionless, almost clinical) is usually an asset, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM

Posted on October 26, 2017 by robchristopher

The Man with the Golden Arm [1955] 1. I don’t believe the word “Chicago” is mentioned even once. 2. Without a word she walks over to the door and locks it, then turns around to face him. 3. Changing pupils. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s ANATOMY OF A MURDER

Posted on November 8, 2016 by robchristopher

Anatomy of a Murder [1959] 1. Matching cigarette lighters. 2. Blocking his sightline. 3. He advises her to keep the girdle. This film gets better and better. 3 other things.

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s RIVER OF NO RETURN

Posted on January 20, 2016 by robchristopher

River of No Return [1954] 1. Her luggage falls into the river. “Let it go!” he commands her. Later, in the same shot, it can be seen slowly drifting downstream. Easily retrievable. 2. Vigorous calf massage. 3. A spot on … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s BONJOUR TRISTESSE

Posted on January 19, 2016 by robchristopher

Bonjour Tristesse [1958] 1. She stops her father. “Wait. Let’s smell the day.” They both inhale deeply. 2. Hangover cure: vanilla ice cream. 3. In a single, fluid motion she unzips her dress and wraps a bathrobe around her shoulders. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s SAINT JOAN

Posted on January 18, 2016 by robchristopher

Saint Joan [1957] 1. “They come from your imagination.” “Of course. That is how the messages of God come to us.” 2. Jean Seberg is very Mia Farrow. 3. Two sticks, a leather thong, a cross.

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