Monthly Archives: March 2008

3 things about Shirley Clarke’s THE CONNECTION

Posted on March 13, 2008 by robchristopher

The Connection [1962] 1. Jackie McLean: “This cat is corroded!” 2. The series of closeups of the peeling white paint on the bathroom door. 3. Sam is in the midst of a rambling monologue. The camera titlts upward, following a … Continue reading →

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Protected: Sex Life

Posted on March 13, 2008 by robchristopher

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Posted on March 12, 2008 by robchristopher

via  muddyslush Everyone has things they blog about. Everyone has things they don’t blog about. Challenge me out of my comfort zone by telling me something I don’t blog about, but you’d like to hear about, and I’ll write a … Continue reading →

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David Lynch on iPhone

Posted on March 12, 2008 by robchristopher
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3 Things

Posted on March 12, 2008 by robchristopher

Double Wedding [1937]  1. William Powell getting clunked on the head with an Oscar (where did that come from?)2. The old fur coat he puts on whenever it’s time to answer the telephone.3. He’s napping under a tree. She gently … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on March 10, 2008 by robchristopher

Track of the Cat [1954]  1. Beulah Bondi stands at the stove fixing breakfast, nearly still asleep but already bitter. She reaches up for a dishtowel.2. Pa Bridges leans forward, a hand on either banister post. He looks like he’ll … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 10, 2008 by robchristopher

Kind of a weird weekend. I felt myself in a holding pattern all weekend. I got a little bit of routine writing done (Chicagoist) and did my taxes on Saturday, and we watched three movies. Andy has been sick with … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on March 9, 2008 by robchristopher

Mean Streets [1973] 1. “Would you give me back my fuckin’ eggplant, please?” 2. All the women in the movie at the bar order a 7&7. 3. Harvey Keitel tears off two chunks of bread from the bag of bread … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on March 9, 2008 by robchristopher

Wrong Move [1975] 1. He punches through two panes of glass. The Troggs are playing on his turntable.2. The fire crackling in an enormous fireplace. Next to the fireplace is a TV set sheathed in plastic. Static.3. Nastassja Kinski looking … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 8, 2008 by robchristopher

OK here’s a silly question for all you techies out there. I have my DVD of commercials. How do I import a few excerpts from it onto my laptop and then post them on YouTube?

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