Monthly Archives: January 2008

3 Things

Posted on January 3, 2008 by robchristopher

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly [2007] 1. The light refracting through the petals of the roses; the blurry streaks of the black & white cartoon on the TV in the hospital room.2. Crumbled glaciers rebuilding themselves out of the … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on January 2, 2008 by robchristopher

Holiday [1938]  1. Lew Ayres isn’t quite as hubba-hubba handsome as he was as All Quiet on the Western Front. But nevertheless …2. Edward Everett Horton drinking champagne out of some sort of trophy.3. We can actually see Kate’s neck … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on January 2, 2008 by robchristopher

The Wizard of Oz [1939] 1. In her room Dorothy has a little kennel for Toto with his name on it. Never noticed that before.2. That cutaway shot of Glenda bobbing her head and smiling at the munchkins. As if … Continue reading →

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Yule Wassail

Posted on January 1, 2008 by robchristopher

I made this for our New Year’s Eve party last night. No hangover! Highly recommended for a frosty night. YULE WASSAIL To a large stockpot, add 4 bottles (48 oz.) of ale, the grated peel of one lemon, 1 tsp. … Continue reading →

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2007 by the numbers

Posted on January 1, 2008 by robchristopher

Just for fun, I went through my diary and compiled some stats for 2007. Number of movies I saw (theatrical and DVD): 179 Number of times Andy & I ordered out for pizza: 31 Number of times Andy & I … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francis Lawrence’s I AM LEGEND

Posted on January 1, 2008 by robchristopher

I Am Legend [2007] 1. The Gollum-like creatures. Com’on, couldn’t you do any better than that? 2. The crashed car rusting in front of the Times Square ticket booth. 3. Dr. Krippen. Reference to the famous Dr. Crippen murder case? … Continue reading →

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