Tag Archives: the cold war

3 things about John Frankenheimer’s SEVEN DAYS IN MAY

Posted on February 26, 2025 by robchristopher

Seven Days in May [1964] 1. “I’ll make you two promises: a very good steak, medium rare, and the truth, which is very rare.” 2. The senator refers to Jiggs’s collection of military medals, ribbons, and badges as fruit salad. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Errol Morris’s THE PIGEON TUNNEL

Posted on January 6, 2025 by robchristopher

The Pigeon Tunnel [2023] 1. The joy of self-imposed schizophrenia. 2. “I really don’t think any artist, whether he’s a writer, a painter, or anybody else, I don’t think he has to explain his work beyond a certain point. If … Continue reading →

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3 things about Pawel Pawlikowski’s COLD WAR

Posted on May 6, 2021 by robchristopher

Cold War [2018] 1. Gracefully floating down the river. 2. On an impulse, she starts dancing on top of the bar. 3. “Let’s go to the other side, The view’s better.”

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3 things about Christian Carion’s FAREWELL

Posted on April 11, 2011 by robchristopher

Farewell [2009] 1. The headlights from a passing car briefly reveal a person sitting in the back seat. 2. “If you want peace, screw your wife.” 3. He walks over to the light switch and turns it off. They look … Continue reading →

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