Rob Christopher's Blog, page 60

3 things about Mat Whitecross’s THE SOUND OF 007

The Sound of 007 [2022]

1. Immediately after he finished writing it, John Barry played “Goldfinger” for Michael Caine, who happened to be crashing in his flat at the time.
2. Shirley Bassey took off her bra just before recording the master take.
3. “How about Thelma Houston?” Saltzman didn’t want Paul McCartney.

3 things about Henry Selick’s WENDELL & WILD

Wendell & Wild [2022]

1. He raises his right arm—by picking it up the floor with his left.
2. Mannequins sculpted from boogers.
3. Pop-up mockup.

3 things about Patty Jenkins’ WONDER WOMAN 1984

Wonder Woman 1984 [2020]

1. Parachute pants.
2. “I don’t need anything from you, and I’m done.”
3. Body weight.

3 other things.

3 things about Andy Warhol & Jack Smith’s BATMAN DRACULA

Batman Dracula [1964]

1. A shard of mirror which is eventually revealed to be the shape of the Batman signal.
2. He delicately rearranges the man’s cock.
3. Batgirl/vampire accosts a blonde woman in a robe; catfight ensues.

3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s VISITORS

Visitors [2013]

1. Somnolent sports fan.
2. Trio of heads devoid of context.
3. Watching what we’re watching.

3 other things.

3 things about Peter Medak’s THE CHANGELING

The Changeling [1980]

1. Necklace emerging from the soil.
2. Autoscribbling.
3. Every door in the house slams shut.

3 things about Edgar G. Ulmer’s THE BLACK CAT

The Black Cat [1934]

1. Abstract radio dial.
2. Narcotic sleepwalking.
3. Intact chartroom.

3 other things.

3 things about Curtis Harrington’s WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH HELEN?

What’s the Matter with Helen? [1971]

1. Congenitally unable to close the front door.
2. Nauseating kiddie Mae West.
3. She ends up in the spotlight.

3 things about Blake Edwards’ VICTOR VICTORIA

Victor Victoria [1982]

1. An entirely gay dancefloor, except for the two of them.
2. “You ought to be ashamed of yourself.”
“Shame is an unhappy emotion invented by pietists in order to exploit the human race.”
3. Trio of fey onlookers.

3 other things.

3 things about Richard Franklin’s ROADGAMES

Roadgames [1981]

1. Bounty for dingoes.
2. “You go to Disneyland for a little adventure. What I’m looking for is a little excitement.”
3. 360-degree pan of the roadhouse interior.