Monthly Archives: September 2007

3 Things #5

Posted on September 30, 2007 by robchristopher

The Science of Sleep [2006] 1. It makes me think of a whole other direction Tim Burton could have taken after making Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. But he didn’t. And he’ll probably never ever make a movie this inventive, exhilarating and … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 29, 2007 by robchristopher

I feel a blah mood coming on, laziness. Uh oh.

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Buñuel’s Art of the Cocktail

Posted on September 26, 2007 by robchristopher

Luis Buñuel’s method for making the perfect martini, from My Last Sigh (1983): “The day before your guests arrive, put all the ingredients – glasses, gin, and shaker – in the refrigerator. Use a thermometer to make sure the ice … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Friedkin’s BUG

Posted on September 25, 2007 by robchristopher

Bug [2006] 1, Outside the motel, nighttime; blue light on the porch, green light on a detached building (a barn?) Green means danger. 2, The first time we see Harry Connick Jr.  he’s dripping wet and shirtless. Too bad he’s … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 25, 2007 by robchristopher

The film festival starts a week from Friday and runs for 13 days. My goal is to see at least a dozen movies and write a paragraph-long review for each, to be posted on Chicagoist.  Death by film? There are … Continue reading →

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3 Things #3

Posted on September 23, 2007 by robchristopher

49th Parallel [1941] 1, Laurence Oliver as a lusty French-Canadian trapper! Who knew?2, Even though I knew the Matisse and Picasso were going to be destroyed, I still winced when it actually happened.3, David Lean’s editing: so crisp, already noteworthy. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Apted’s 28 UP

Posted on September 23, 2007 by robchristopher

28 Up [1985] 1, Although everyone is only 28, most of them look significantly older. Do the British age less well than people from other countries? 2, I totally predicted that John, the smarmy barrister, would decline to be interviewed … Continue reading →

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3 Things #1

Posted on September 20, 2007 by robchristopher

A new series: for each movie I see from now on, I’ll post 3 things about it that stick in my brain. A way to help me remember it later. The Story of Three Loves [1953] 1. Ethel Barrymore looks … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 20, 2007 by robchristopher

Next week I will be taking part in Bunuel-a-thon: Read more about it at F L I C K H E A D

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Posted on September 19, 2007 by robchristopher

My preview of the Chicago International Film Festival.  Provided I get my media credentials, I’ll be blogging about the festival like crazy. Cross your fingers!

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