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3 things about Steven R. Monroe’s THE 12 DISASTERS OF CHRISTMAS

Posted on November 21, 2013 by robchristopher

The 12 Disasters of Christmas [2012] 1. They arrive at Aunt Betty’s Christmas tree lot. “How do you feel?” “Like crap.” “I guess that’s a good thing, right?” 2. Christmas lights with tentacles. 3. A shoulder wound that comes and … 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 George Pan Cosmatos’ THE CASSANDRA CROSSING

Posted on May 3, 2013 by robchristopher

The Cassandra Crossing [1976] 1. The only movie in existence where Martin Sheen, performing a headstand while wearing only briefs, and Ava Gardner do yoga together. 2. Sweet little girl blowing plague bubbles. 3. A steel beam is driven straight … Continue reading →

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3 things about Philip Ridley’s THE PASSION OF DARKLY NOON

Posted on April 27, 2013 by robchristopher

The Passion of Darkly Noon [1995] 1. A giant silver Doc Marten. With a crow on it. 2. Theory: Quincy wandered in from Paris Is Burning. 3. The house has really shoddy wiring; but, rather incredibly, no one gets electrocuted.

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3 things about Giuseppe Patroni Griffi’s THE DRIVER’S SEAT (IDENTIKIT)

Posted on March 30, 2013 by robchristopher

The Driver’s Seat (Identikit) [1974] 1. “When I diet, I diet. And when I orgasm, I orgasm. I don’t believe in mixing the two cultures.” 2. A giant stack of cafe chairs. She wanders around the empty pavilion. A group … Continue reading →

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3 things about EVERYTHING IS TERRIBLE! THE MOVIE

Posted on March 24, 2013 by robchristopher

Everything Is Terrible! The Movie [2009] 1. Surrounded by candles, Angela Lansbury relaxes in a tub. 2. “Page 34! Page 34!” 3. Fuller, thicker hair.

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3 things about Kathryn Bigelow’s STRANGE DAYS

Posted on January 14, 2013 by robchristopher

Strange Days [1995] 1. “I’m the Santa Claus of the subconscious.” 2. A box of Double Chex cereal on the kitchen table. 3. Still handcuffed, he drags his dead partner through the crowd.

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3 things about George Edwards’ THE ATTIC

Posted on December 9, 2012 by robchristopher

The Attic [1980] 1. “Getting. Laid.” 2. She takes off the party hat, puts in on the table and slips on her coat. When she turns around to say goodbye, her cheeks are shiny with tears. 3. Briefly, she puts … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jeannot Szwarc’s SUPERGIRL

Posted on September 20, 2012 by robchristopher

Supergirl [1984] 1. “Squirt?” 2. Selena’s fortress has Frank Lloyd Wright windows. 3. Steel pole circle cage.

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3 things about Julie Taymor’s ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

Posted on September 3, 2012 by robchristopher

Across the Universe [2007] 1. “Do, do, do, do, do!” 2. Yes, she actually does come in through the bathroom window. Groan. 3. He sullenly leaves the room, cradling his bowl of fruit. Every generation gets the Bee Gees’ Sgt. … Continue reading →

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