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3 things about Delbert Mann’s THAT TOUCH OF MINK

Posted on July 20, 2016 by robchristopher

That Touch of Mink [1962] 1. “Oh, no. She wouldn’t say yes till he came to the house. They have eight children now.” “Well, that couldn’t have happened over the phone.” 2. She waves hello with an empty bottle on … Continue reading →

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3 things about Joseph Pevney’s FEMALE ON THE BEACH

Posted on June 7, 2016 by robchristopher

Female on the Beach [1955] 1. “I have a long list of dislikes. And it’s getting longer.” 2. Inadvertent (?) closeup of Joan’s panties. 3. He distracts himself by playing with a shark hook and an apple.

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3 things about Mark Robson’s PEYTON PLACE

Posted on May 30, 2016 by robchristopher

Peyton Place [1957] 1. His lies down next to her on the rock crotch first. 2. A giant “frankfurt” and two bottles of Coca-Cola. 3. Delivering Christmas presents in a flaming red dress.

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3 things about Delmer Daves’ A SUMMER PLACE

Posted on May 29, 2016 by robchristopher

A Summer Place [1959] 1. She returns from being rescued to discover that her mother has hired a physician to inspect her body and confirm the state of her virginity. 2. An all-plastic Christmas tree. “The tree should last at … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Quine’s HOTEL

Posted on November 15, 2015 by robchristopher

Hotel [1967] 1. Still wearing his flesh-colored latex gloves, the thief helps himself to a Life Savers from the nightstand. 2. The NAACP representative goes into the strip joint and inquires into the whereabouts of the mysterious doctor, whom he … Continue reading →

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3 things about George McCowan’s FROGS

Posted on October 17, 2015 by robchristopher

Frogs [1972] 1. “We are the ugly rich.” 2. Hopping across the birthday cake, which is decorated like an American flag. 3. Stuck in the muck and massacred by snapping turtles.

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3 things about Irvin Kershner’s EYES OF LAURA MARS

Posted on October 4, 2015 by robchristopher

Eyes of Laura Mars [1978] 1. Furs and flames. 2. Rene Auberjonois in a dress and heels and floppy hat. 3. He stabs his reflection in the mirror, shattering his right eye.

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3 things about Brad Peyton’s SAN ANDREAS

Posted on July 8, 2015 by robchristopher

San Andreas [2015] 1. She tells the kid to find Coit Tower on the map. Because obviously, it being a tower on a very tall hill, they wouldn’t be able to find it otherwise. 2. Paul Giamatti’s best line: “Sweet, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Vic Armstrong’s LEFT BEHIND

Posted on June 9, 2015 by robchristopher

Left Behind [2014] 1. Their clothes are left behind … but, apparently, not their underwear. 2. Conveniently placed flatbed stacked with canisters labeled “flammable.” 3. Her blouse simply doesn’t have a top button. Well, this movie wasn’t bad/funny/bad, it was … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Asher’s JOHNNY COOL

Posted on May 27, 2015 by robchristopher

Johnny Cool [1963] 1. Jim Backus, laugh, completely out of place. 2. Billy May hangover music. 3. He offers to let her get dressed first. She declines, so they take her into custody. She’s wearing a coverlet. What a sweet … Continue reading →

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