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3 things about Charlie Chaplin’s LIMELIGHT

Posted on March 16, 2025 by robchristopher

Limelight [1952] 1. An extra flea. 2. “That’s all any of us are: amateurs. We don’t live long enough to be anything else.” 3. Slippery sheet music.

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3 things about Kaige Chen’s FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE

Posted on March 12, 2024 by robchristopher

Farewell My Concubine [1992] 1. Aquarium and opium. 2. Passing the headdress. 3. Ending with a real sword.

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3 things about Jonathan Demme’s A MASTER BUILDER

Posted on August 15, 2014 by robchristopher

A Master Builder [2014] 1. Obligation. 2. “It was after the fire! That! That! That!” 3. A funeral wreath? A dedication wreath.

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3 things about Roman Polanski’s CARNAGE

Posted on April 20, 2012 by robchristopher

Carnage [2011] 1. She gingerly turns the pages of the Francis Bacon book, as if she’s afraid to catch some disease. 2. “She doesn’t want to be buried with my father. She wants to be cremated, and put upstate next … Continue reading →

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3 things about ALL ABOUT EVE

Posted on March 23, 2010 by robchristopher

All About Eve [1950] 1. “You’re maudlin and full of self-pity. You’re magnificent.” 2. She begins to tear apart the wig, then stops herself. A moment later she lovingly places it on its holder and smoothes out the curls. 3. … Continue reading →

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Conceivable!

Posted on September 8, 2009 by robchristopher

My interview with Wallace Shawn

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