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3 things about Saul Bass’ PHASE IV

Posted on May 10, 2020 by robchristopher

Phase IV [1974] 1. Triple flesh-tunnels. 2. Combating yellow with adaptation to yellow. 3. Rows of holes, from which dirt is pouring. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Wise’s THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN

Posted on April 14, 2020 by robchristopher

The Andromeda Strain [1971] 1. A sliver of paper between the clapper and the bell. 2. Mass human casualties, a variety of dying animals, and a naked lady in a G-rated movie. 3. Green lasers. 3 other things.

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3 things about John Sturges’ THE SATAN BUG

Posted on April 13, 2020 by robchristopher

The Satan Bug [1965] 1. Opening: we transition from veins in a human body to an aerial view of a desert road. 2. Eager beavers trapped in a bootleg kerosene lair. 3. Lonely flask on the edge of the seat. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mattie Do’s THE LONG WALK

Posted on April 12, 2020 by robchristopher

The Long Walk [2019] 1. Regardless of specific events, the outcome is always a smashed pane of glass. 2. They need a tractor. The NGO instead installs solar panels. 3. Foil-and=plastic packets of dehydrated noodles. Something special.

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3 things about Paul Verhoeven’s TOTAL RECALL

Posted on April 11, 2020 by robchristopher

Total Recall [1990] 1. Copious cereal spillage. 2. “Get your ass on Mars.” 3. Bugeyes.

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3 things about Paul Verhoeven’s ROBOCOP

Posted on April 10, 2020 by robchristopher

RoboCop [1987] 1. Leeza Gibbons! Along with three Twin Peaks cast members. 2. Baby food jars. 3. Video real estate agent.

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3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s PACIFIC RIM

Posted on March 18, 2020 by robchristopher

Pacific Rim [2013] 1. Chasing rabbits. 2. “You like the name? I took it from my favorite historical character and my second-favorite Szechuan restaurant in Brooklyn.” 3. A stockpile of crisply folded dress shirts.

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3 things about L.Q. Jones’s A BOY AND HIS DOG

Posted on January 14, 2020 by robchristopher

A Boy and His Dog [1975] 1. “Let’s get another Michael out of the warehouse. This time make sure the engineering department wipes that smile off his face.” 2. Being milked. 3. Charles McGraw in makeup.

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3 things about Richard Fleischer’s SOYLENT GREEN

Posted on January 13, 2020 by robchristopher

Soylent Green [1973] 1. The idea of maximum security farms. 2. White plastic pipe bookcases. 3. “And I get a full twenty minutes?” 3 other things.

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3 things about J. J. Abrams’ STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

Posted on December 28, 2019 by robchristopher

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker [2019] 1. Punch & Judy show. 2. John Williams cameo. 3. Creepy kiss before dying.

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