Monthly Archives: October 2007

3 Things

Posted on October 22, 2007 by robchristopher

Song of the Thin Man [1947] 1. “Give me my pipe, slippers and a beautiful woman … and you can keep the pipe and slippers.” 2. Earliest use (that I’ve seen) of the tracking shot that Spike Lee made famous: … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on October 22, 2007 by robchristopher

Save the Green Planet! [2003]  1. First film I’ve ever seen where someone gets stabbed with a paper drink umbrella.2. A man is shot in the leg, electrocuted, shot in the back two times–and then comes back to life.3. Death … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on October 21, 2007 by robchristopher

Cooley High [1975] 1. Preach barges into the bathroom and a girl starts beating him up with a toilet brush.2. Mama comes home after a double shift and falls asleep sitting at the kitchen table.3. Nonstop Motown on the soundtrack. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Albert Brooks’ LOOKING FOR COMEDY IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

Posted on October 20, 2007 by robchristopher

Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World [2005] 1. “Oh my God, I am so stoned. Wow, look at that dirt. I’ve never seen dirt that’s so brown.” 2. Chalkboard scene. Hilarious example of improv gone bad. 3. Where’s the … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 19, 2007 by robchristopher

Uh oh. Drunk posting. TOP 5 MOST PLAYED TRACKS IN iTunes: 1. Stoney Street: Amon Tobin 2. All Mine: Portishead 3. Ultra Privileged: Arto Lindsay 4. Get Confused: Fischerspooner 5. When I Wake: The Changes (Weird. Atypical of me, and … Continue reading →

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Making Grandma Hip

Posted on October 19, 2007 by robchristopher

For my Grandma Rosemary’s 80th birthday I wanted to get her something special. She loves, absolutely loves chocolate. So I just went online and bought her a box of chocolates from Ethel’s.

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Posted on October 18, 2007 by robchristopher

 An Open Letter to the Chicago International Film Festival I’m still not really pleased with how it came out (I’m feeling semi-inarticulate lately) but it’ll do.

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3 Things

Posted on October 18, 2007 by robchristopher

The Phenix City Story [1955] 1. Best line: “My friends … I bring you news from hell.”2. The lounge singer/stripper’s immaculately shaved armpits.3. Local eatery: Elite Diner.

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Posted on October 17, 2007 by robchristopher

 I need to write a CIFF wrap-up post now that the festival is over (it ends tonght). But I just don’t have the brain-strength or inspiration, or really that much to say aside from whiny grumbling. Did I enjoy the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mike Kaplan’s NEVER APOLOGIZE

Posted on October 16, 2007 by robchristopher

Never Apologize [2007] 1. Malcom McDowell still has that wonderful voice and charisma. And is very funny.2. When asked what he’d like on his tombstone, Lindsay Anderson took a long look all the way around the room and then replied, … Continue reading →

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