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3 things about Richard Linklater’s BEFORE MIDNIGHT

Posted on June 11, 2013 by robchristopher

Before Midnight [2013] 1. “Everyone is dragged through their parents’ lives.” 2. She does her Marilyn Monroe impression. 3. Her untouched cup of tea. An oily sheen on the glasses of wine. Rumpled bedclothes.

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3 things about Richard Linklater’s WAKING LIFE

Posted on April 20, 2012 by robchristopher

Waking Life [2001] 1. A subatomic particle wearing a fez and driving a tiny green car. 2. “I go salsa dancing with my confusion.” 3. He halfheartedly tries to grab onto the door handle. Then he floats away. Gradually vanishing … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Linklater’s BEFORE SUNSET

Posted on November 11, 2010 by robchristopher

Before Sunset [2004] 1. He mostly keeps his left hand under the table. The hand with his wedding ring. 2. “Memories are wonderful things if you don’t have to deal with the past.” 3. Nina Simone is singing. He looks … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Linklater’s BEFORE SUNRISE

Posted on October 24, 2010 by robchristopher

Before Sunrise [1995] 1. He reaches over to touch her hair, then thinks better of it and quickly pulls back his hand. Does she notice? 2. “I kind of like this Viennese form of begging.” 3. It’s daytime now. We … Continue reading →

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3 things about A SCANNER DARKLY

Posted on March 20, 2010 by robchristopher

A Scanner Darkly [2006] 1. He uses the bug spray like deodorant. 2. Sign on the fridge: “TIME TO THAW WALT OUT!” 3. Toilet bowl in the bushes.

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