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3 things about Nicholas Meyer’s STAR TREK VI: THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY

Posted on November 10, 2013 by robchristopher

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country [1991] 1. “There is an old Vulcan proverb: Only Nixon could go to China.” 2. Iman smoking a cigarillo. 3. Rivets on his eyepatch.

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

Posted on October 21, 2013 by robchristopher

The Thing from Another World [1951] 1. A movie of commands. “Keep your eye on that Geiger counter!” “Get out of there!” “Watch the skies!” 2. While he’s “tied up” she forces drinks on him. 3. Buckets of kerosene. The … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Cameron Menzies’ INVADERS FROM MARS

Posted on October 17, 2013 by robchristopher

Invaders from Mars [1953] 1. He slaps the boy so hard he knocks him to the floor. His wife immediately enters the room, but says nothing. 2. “What in earth’s name is it?” Nobody says anything. “Blast it!” 3.  Flywheel … Continue reading →

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3 things about Rudolph Maté’s WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE

Posted on October 15, 2013 by robchristopher

When Worlds Collide [1951] 1. They trade cigarettes. American for South African. 2. Newspapers from around the globe marked FINAL EDITION. 3. A world of pink trees. Very underrated sci fi, 50’s style. 3 other things.

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3 things about Alfonso Cuarón’s GRAVITY

Posted on October 7, 2013 by robchristopher

Gravity [2013] 1. “Clear skies with a chance of satellite debris.” 2. A teardrop detaches from her eye and floats away. 3. Her knuckles half submerged in muddy red clay. This movie is literally hair-raising. I’m not sure I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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3 things about Andrew Bujalski’s COMPUTER CHESS

Posted on October 1, 2013 by robchristopher

Computer Chess [2013] 1. Split-screen skepticism. 2. “I wonder how much all those people paid for that conference anyway. At least I got my catharsis for free.” 3. She bends over. He peers into her cranium. 3 other things.

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3 things about Betrand Tavernier’s DEATH WATCH

Posted on September 28, 2013 by robchristopher

Death Watch [1980] 1. “Some things are private?” “Are they? Why?” 2. She assures her that the wig is real human hair. 3. Finally, he sleeps. Sitting up. He sleeps right through it. Why this touching, understated sci-fi movie isn’t … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Campus’ Z.P.G.

Posted on September 28, 2013 by robchristopher

Z.P.G. [1972] 1. Newspaper headline: LOS ANGELES KILLER SMOG 90,000 DEAD 2. Artificial blood spurts out of the doll’s neck. 3. Plastic handcuffs and pruning shears.

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3 things about STAR TREK: NEMESIS

Posted on September 16, 2013 by robchristopher

Star Trek: Nemesis [2002] 1. Apparently Irving Berlin is not good when suffering from a hangover from Romulan ale. Apparently Worf knows who Irving Berlin is. 2. “What’s happening to his face?” Everyone tactfully ignores the question. 3. Tom Hardy … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brandon Cronenberg’s ANTIVIRAL

Posted on September 8, 2013 by robchristopher

Antiviral [2012] 1. Biological communion. 2. He rolls up his sleeve to display his collection of skin grafts. 3. An arm rail. Literally.

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