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3 things about Mstyslav Chernov’s 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL

Posted on July 21, 2024 by robchristopher

20 Days in Mariupol [2023] 1. Charging cellphones just to be able to use them as flashlights. 2. The nurse explains that the injured woman’s condition was “incompatible with life.” 3. A dirty hand jerking in pain.

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3 things about John McTiernan’s THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER

Posted on May 12, 2024 by robchristopher

The Hunt for Red October [1990] 1. Ineffective hook. 2. Fake directive. 3. “I would like to have seen Montana.”

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3 things about Armando Iannucci’s THE DEATH OF STALIN

Posted on September 4, 2023 by robchristopher

The Death of Stalin [2017] 1. Boyfriends of Christ. 2. “You see? Old Molotov’s still got some scheming left in him.” 3. They abruptly cease the executions and clear out, leaving the remaining condemned men without explanation. 3 other things.

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3 things about Fred Schepisi’s THE RUSSIA HOUSE

Posted on September 3, 2023 by robchristopher

The Russia House [1990] 1. “Listen, nowadays you have to think like a hero just to behave like a merely decent human being.” 2. Roy Scheider’s yellow bowtie. 3. An apartment overlooking the harbor so he can watch the ships … Continue reading →

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3 things about Daniel Roher’s NAVALNY

Posted on March 6, 2023 by robchristopher

Navalny [2022] 1. Moscow 4.2. Putin refuses to say his name.3. Diverted to a different airport.

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