Monthly Archives: June 2008

3 Things

Posted on June 7, 2008 by robchristopher

The Mask  of Fu Manchu [1932] 1. The first time we see Fu Manchu, closeup: for some unknown reason, he is standing next to a warped mirror of some sort while he sips a bubbling potion. It’s unsettling, but without … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 6, 2008 by robchristopher

Yesterday wasa multi-hued day. –Spoke with Barry Gifford on the phone again. We talked about next year’s Algren centennial a bit. The conversation went really well.–Had a THREE HOUR software training that almost made me want to die. I like to think … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 4, 2008 by robchristopher

“Rob and His Favorite Egg Salad Sandwich,” a portrait by sumsinnow

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3 things about Mark Osborne & John Stevenson’s KUNG FU PANDA

Posted on June 4, 2008 by robchristopher

Kung Fu Panda [2008] 1. The dumpling/chopstick fight sequence. Very clever, also hilarious. 2. The turtle slowly dissolves into peach blossoms and floats off into the sky. 3. The slo-mo/freeze frame effects. Also very funny. Conclusion? Animal voices in so-mo … Continue reading →

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It’s Obama

Posted on June 3, 2008 by robchristopher

Wow. Just: wow. It feels surreal. Just: surreal. And absolutely right.

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Posted on June 2, 2008 by robchristopher

I’m reading an advance copy of the new Slavok Zizek book, Violence. He relates a hilarious anecdote about Gore Vidal. A pushy journalist once asked Vidal if his first sexual partner was a man or woman. Vidal replied, “I was too polite to … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 1, 2008 by robchristopher

I knew it! Psychologists say surfing the internet actually makes workers more productive because it boosts moral and helps reduce stress. As you know, I’ve been saying this for years.

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3 things about William Wyler’s THE LETTER

Posted on June 1, 2008 by robchristopher

The Letter [1940] 1. In the beginning of the movie, to calm her nerves, they give Bette Davis a drink. It’s black as molasses, almost looks like grape juice. What drink is it supposed to be? It’s too dark for … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s THE LITTLE FOXES

Posted on June 1, 2008 by robchristopher

The Little Foxes [1941] 1. “Go ahead, say it. Say it and see what happens.” 2. The ornate, cut-glass pitcher of elderberry wine. Birdie drinks steadily. During the single scene she has four glasses. 3. Bette Davis stares off in … Continue reading →

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