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3 things about Jonathan Glazer’s UNDER THE SKIN

Posted on September 3, 2018 by robchristopher

Under the Skin [2014] 1. “Dreaming.” “Yes. We are.” 2. Scotland is “nowhere.” 3. A very slow bite of chocolate cake. A film of genius. And it’s a completely different experience seeing it the second time around. (3 other things.)

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3 things about Rian Johnson’s STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

Posted on August 18, 2018 by robchristopher

Star Wars: The Last Jedi [2017] 1. Wasted barbecue. 2. “That was a cheap move.” 3. He stutters. 3 other things.

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3 things about Peter Hyams’s 2010

Posted on August 5, 2018 by robchristopher

2010 [1984] 1. Dusty hull. 2. Red calculator. 3. “I understand now, Dr. Chandra. Thank you for telling me the truth.” “You deserve it.”

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3 things about Freddie Francis’s TROG

Posted on August 3, 2018 by robchristopher

Trog [1970] 1. A sort of jumpsuit/smock with lapels on both the front and back. 2. Dinosaur flashback. 3. Impaled on a stalagmite. Oh, Joan. She really should have called it a day after Night Gallery. What an amazingly poor, … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Pal’s THE TIME MACHINE

Posted on July 24, 2018 by robchristopher

The Time Machine [1960] 1. Tracks on the ground, tracks on the floor. 2. Apocalypse in 1966. 3. “They never come back.”

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3 things about Sang-ho Yeon’s TRAIN TO BUSAN

Posted on July 23, 2018 by robchristopher

Train to Busan [2016] 1. Wrapping their arms in duct tape. 2. Chomping down on a book. 3. How apropos that he ends up getting bitten by the CEO.

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3 things about Boots Riley’s SORRY TO BOTHER YOU

Posted on July 17, 2018 by robchristopher

Sorry to Bother You [2018] 1. Preoccupied by the joint she’s holding just out of reach. 2. At a gas station he walks up to the attendant and says, “40 on #2.” He plunks down a quarter, a dime, a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Oliver Hirschbiegel’s THE INVASION

Posted on July 9, 2018 by robchristopher

The Invasion [2007] 1. “I just took advantage of a drunk woman and I’m sorry.” 2. Within a few scenes she goes from being a terrible shot to an excellent marksman. 3. Synchronized coffee urn vomit.

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3 things about Joseph Kosinski’s TRON: LEGACY

Posted on July 6, 2018 by robchristopher

TRON: Legacy [2010] 1. Literally falling to bits. 2. Kubrickian dining room set. 3. Why isn’t there more of Dillinger? 3 other things.

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3 things about Mike Hodges’ FLASH GORDON

Posted on July 5, 2018 by robchristopher

Flash Gordon [1980] 1. Blonde hair vanishing beneath the muck. 2. “Tell me more about this man Houdini.” 3. Banner #1: ALL CREATURES WILL MAKE MERRY. Banner #2: UNDER PAIN OF DEATH. 3 other things.

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