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3 things about Samuel Fuller’s FORTY GUNS

Posted on November 20, 2022 by robchristopher

Forty Guns [1957] 1. Dumping the corpse out the second floor window. 2. She asks, “What have you heard about me?” He guffaws; she returns the guffaw, pauses, and then says, “Gentlemen, would you excuse us?” The room very slowly … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Huston’s THE MISFITS

Posted on July 5, 2022 by robchristopher

The Misfits [1961] 1. “If I’m going to be alone, I want to be by myself.” 2. An unbuilt bedroom. 3. Selling wild horses for 6 cents a pound.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s McCABE & MRS. MILLER

Posted on March 19, 2022 by robchristopher

McCabe & Mrs. Miller [1971] 1. Cat on the gaming table. 2. “Then you weren’t very far apart, were you?” 3. Four fried eggs, some of that stew, and hot tea. 3 other things.

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s JOHNNY GUITAR

Posted on January 29, 2022 by robchristopher

Johnny Guitar [1954] 1. “How many men have you forgotten?” “As many women as you’ve remembered.” 2. Lovers’ initials carved in the bark of a tree on the riverbank. 3. Right between the eyes. 3 other things.

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3 things about Jane Campion’s THE POWER OF THE DOG

Posted on December 29, 2021 by robchristopher

The Power of the Dog [2021] 1. Two bodies in one bedroll. 2. Wearing gloves, he carefully coils the rope and sets it on the floor, then pushes it under his bed. 3. She kicks off her shoes and runs … Continue reading →

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3 things about Andre De Toth’s DAY OF THE OUTLAW

Posted on July 24, 2020 by robchristopher

Day of the Outlaw [1959] 1. Grisly bullet removal. 2. He doesn’t want to dance. He holds her by the shoulders and says, “I want to look at you.” 3. “I’m not doing anything special. Just taking some bad men … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sergio Leone’s DUCK YOU SUCKER

Posted on July 19, 2020 by robchristopher

Duck You Sucker [1971] 1. “Where there’s revolution there’s confusion, and when there’s confusion, a man who knows what he wants stands a good chance of getting it.” 2. His eyes complete the torn poster. 3. Incredible mobile shot detailing … Continue reading →

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3 things about Delmer Daves’ 3:10 TO YUMA

Posted on June 5, 2020 by robchristopher

3:10 to Yuma [1957] 1. A stick in the corner to prop open the window. 2. Bouncing off a roof on the way to the ground. 3. No one else seems to hear the thunder.