Monthly Archives: May 2008

Posted on May 11, 2008 by robchristopher

As you can see from my recent entries, yesterday I went to part of the Sci-Fi Spectacular at the Music Box. It was a lot of fun. Actually, gorging on movies is almost always a lot of fun; when they’re … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Meyer’s STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN

Posted on May 11, 2008 by robchristopher

Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan  [1982] 1. Spock appears to be wearing eye shadow for the whole movie. This is a detail that’s hard to notice when you’re watching it on TV. 2. Capt. Terrell takes off his com … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 11, 2008 by robchristopher

Invasion of the Body Snatchers [1956] 1. For the first time I noticed what a bad driver Kevin McCarthy is in this movie. He’s always lurching through gear shifts, making turns going too fast, failing to break enough in advance, … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 11, 2008 by robchristopher

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers [1956] 1. Alien voice: “You might say this is all happening between the ticks on your watch.”2. The translating device lowering itself from the ceiling. Looks like a giant quartz rose, pulsating.3. Dr. Marvin: “The … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alain Resnais’ LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD

Posted on May 9, 2008 by robchristopher

Last Year at Marienbad [1961] 1. The woman slowly tears up the letter. She then puts the fragments on the tabletop in front of her, piece by piece. Later, when X arrives, she puts the fragments into an ashtray. 2. … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 8, 2008 by robchristopher

Advise & Consent [1962] 1. The Senator informs everyone that Brick has just died. The room clears. Except for Charles Laughton. He sits alone, taking a long puff off his cigarette, the most enigmatic expression in human history on his face.2. Betty … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 6, 2008 by robchristopher

Love Crazy [1941] 1. William Powell has his head stuck between the elevator doors. The dog comes up to him and starts licking his face.2. William Powell in drag looks distinctly like Alec Guinness in drag.3. At the dinner in … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s VIDEODROME

Posted on May 4, 2008 by robchristopher

Videodrome [1982] 1. Max sticks the pin through Nicki’s earlobe, leaves it there. They kiss. 2. MS Max entering Spectacular Optical for the first time: to the right of the doorway is a small hand-written sign, “please turn off all … Continue reading →

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3 things about Thom Eberhardt’s NIGHT OF THE COMET

Posted on May 4, 2008 by robchristopher

Night of the Comet [1984] 1. In the department store, the countertop mannequin: a hand and arm from the elbow up supporting a head. Used as a hat display. 2. The red dust being washed away by the rain, running … Continue reading →

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Looptopia

Posted on May 3, 2008 by robchristopher

I’m really glad I went. There were some weird, brief downpours early in the evening but aside from that the weather was perfect. Hovering around 60 degrees with just the slightest hint of a breeze. I met up with Jim … Continue reading →

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