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3 things about Christian Nyby’s THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD

The Thing from Another World [1951] 1. Deadly electric blanket. 2. She’s always ready with the coffeepot. 3. Abundant overlapping dialog, prefiguring Robert Altman by nearly 20 years. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s SHORT CUTS

Short Cuts [1993] 1. Racy Movies. 2. Birdcage swinging around. “It wasn’t the big one!” 3. She hugs the basketball like it’s an unborn child. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s 3 WOMEN

3 Women [1977] 1. “Hi, Pat.” “Millie. You’re back.” “I hadn’t been anywhere.” 2. She goes to write in her diary but her pen has run dry. She gives in and turns out the light. 3. A large pile of … Continue reading

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3 things about Robert Altman’s DR. T AND THE WOMEN

Dr. T and the Women [2000] 1. Eggenweiler Institute. 2. “I’m going to be the best damn menopause patient you ever had!” 3. Guess, Godiva.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s A WEDDING

A Wedding [1978] 1. Instructions on how to cut the cake. 2. “You’ve got ash on your front.” 3. Helping the bishop up the stairs, slowly. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s McCABE & MRS. MILLER

McCabe & Mrs. Miller [1971] 1. Cat on the gaming table. 2. “Then you weren’t very far apart, were you?” 3. Four fried eggs, some of that stew, and hot tea. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s THE LONG GOODBYE

The Long Goodbye [1973] 1. J.C. Penney tie. 2. “Those ladies were a big help. Crazy ladies.” 3. Arnold’s mustard yellow briefs. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s 3 WOMEN

3 Women [1977] 1. “She’ll show you just how easy it really is.” 2. “We don’t like the twins.” 3. “Ever since you moved in here you’ve been causing me grief. Nobody wants to hang around you. You don’t drink, … Continue reading

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3 things about Robert Altman’s THE GINGERBREAD MAN

The Gingerbread Man [1996] 1. Cat in the bed.2. Taped up windows everywhere in preparation for landfall.3. From her purse, she removes the ashtray she swiped at his party and uses it in his car.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s SECRET HONOR

Secret Honor [1984] 1. He extracts a cassette from the inner pocket of his smoking jacket.2. Dual meanings of the word “pardon.”3. Black Irish.

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