Monthly Archives: February 2008

10 Movies Which Ought To Be On DVD By Now

Posted on February 26, 2008 by robchristopher

Bigger Than LifeThe CrowdThe Exterminating AngelCold Turkey DantonDiary of a Mad HousewifeFar From the Madding CrowdLas HurdesLos OlvidadosMake Way For Tomorrow

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Posted on February 24, 2008 by robchristopher

Ah yes, the Oscars. Gonna be fun. 

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3 Things

Posted on February 23, 2008 by robchristopher

Every now and then I watch a movie and then immediately want to watch it all over again. It’s hard to predict when it’ll happen. Last year it definitely happened with Laura. I think I watched it about four times. … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 22, 2008 by robchristopher

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Posted on February 22, 2008 by robchristopher

Ladies and gentlemen, for your consideration, my thoughts on this year’s Oscars.

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Posted on February 21, 2008 by robchristopher

AND IT ALL COMES FULL CIRCLE. Writing about his trip to L.A. in his online journal, David Byrne describes Intelligentsia’s coffees as being incredible. (only quibble: he misspells it; but that’s a common mistake)

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My New Favorite Quote

Posted on February 21, 2008 by robchristopher

“The meaning of life is that it ends.” –Franz Kafka 

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3 things about Byron Haskin’s THE WAR OF THE WORLDS

Posted on February 20, 2008 by robchristopher

The War of the Worlds [1953] 1. She wakes up slowly in his arms, smiling. Then she starts screaming her head off. 2. “Your attention please. Four minutes until bomb time.” 3. Sylvia and Clayton embracing each other tightly, white … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 20, 2008 by robchristopher

It’s hard to add anything to this. Anyone who says he doesn’t have any substance is just tone-deaf.

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3 Things

Posted on February 19, 2008 by robchristopher

The Lady Vanishes [1938]  1. Gilbert: “My father always taught me, never desert a lady in trouble. He even carried that as far as marrying Mother.”2. Iris and Gilbert lifting Miss Froy, helping her through the train window and onto … Continue reading →

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