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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE WIZ

Posted on September 18, 2025 by robchristopher

The Wiz [1978] 1. Hungry trashcans. 2. Sweaty sweatshop sign. 3. Starbabies.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s 12 ANGRY MEN

Posted on April 24, 2023 by robchristopher

12 Angry Men [1957] 1. Indentations on either side of the nose. 2. Slowly expanding sweat stains. 3. He leaves the torn photograph behind.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE DEADLY AFFAIR

Posted on April 24, 2020 by robchristopher

The Deadly Affair [1966] 1. She answers the door wearing a short robe, bare legs, and thick gray socks. 2. Lunch at the Serpentine Restaurant. 3. Completely sodden wool overcoat. 3 other things.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet's FAIL-SAFE

Posted on March 25, 2020 by robchristopher

Fail-Safe [1964] 1. He slaps her and then says, “I’m not your kind.” 2. Tight shot of the back of Henry Fonda’s neck. 3. Matador. The roar of the engines, the roar of the crowd.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Posted on December 11, 2019 by robchristopher

Murder on the Orient Express [1974] 1. Very, very heavy gray makeup. 2. Long take Ingrid. (A golden choice: I meant, why would you want to cut away?) 3. Biting his nails.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s PRINCE OF THE CITY

Posted on August 9, 2015 by robchristopher

Prince of the City [1981] 1. They pull up to their new house, which neither of them has ever seen. She gets out of the car and Tug hands her a bunch of roses. 2. He eyes the garment rack … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s CHILD’S PLAY

Posted on March 28, 2014 by robchristopher

Child’s Play [1972] 1. He stuffs the malicious note into the headmaster’s hand. 2. The casket catches on the edge of the grave. 3. As the boys encircle him, a bar of light on his eyes and mustache. James Mason … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE DEADLY AFFAIR

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robchristopher

The Deadly Affair [1966] 1. He silently watches her fix herself a cup of tea. He neither asks for one himself, nor does she offer one. 2. “You never said that. Additionally, I never heard you.” 3. His hands gripping … Continue reading →

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