Monthly Archives: August 2008

3 Things

Posted on August 9, 2008 by robchristopher

Black Legion [1937] 1. In the kitchen there is a wall-mounted saltbox. 2. The story of his arrest and interrogation are presented as a dramatized radio program. Is this a commentary on the tendency of the media to sensationalize the … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on August 9, 2008 by robchristopher

I Live in Fear [1955] 1. The waiting room is very hot and everyone’s sweating. He brings them all cold bottles of soda with straws in them, passes them out. There is one bottle leftover for himself. He sits down, … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 8, 2008 by robchristopher

My review of Pineapple Express

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3 Things

Posted on August 7, 2008 by robchristopher

Pineapple Express [2008] 1. Belt buckle.2. He sticks his hand into the macaroni to feel how warm it is.3. James Franco: “You let the monkey out of the bottle.”

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Slurp

Posted on August 7, 2008 by robchristopher

MERENGUE 1 oz. dark rum 1 oz. grapefruit juice 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 3/4 oz. falernum 1/2 oz. curacao 1/4 oz. Maraschino liqueur (or cherry brandy) Shake with ice, strain into a double old fashioned glass filled with crushed … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 7, 2008 by robchristopher

I’m looking for a CD boxset that contains all the Ellington small group sessions that Jimmy Blanton played bass on. Does one exist? If it doesn’t, it should. EDIT: This wonderful set is awfully close, but there still might be … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 7, 2008 by robchristopher

Ugh. Headache. Hope it goes away soon. Not looking forward to the 3-hour web meeting I have to attend this morning. Although I may skip out early. Blech.

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Posted on August 6, 2008 by robchristopher

Over lunch today I met up with my pal Dan and we played a game of Senet. It was pretty fun.

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Posted on August 5, 2008 by robchristopher

An exceptionally peculiar evening. Here’s how it went down: 1. After work I went to the gym, realizing halfway through my workout that my ensemble was deeply unflattering.2. I walked home from the gym wearing my deeply unflattering emsemble, now drenched … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 4, 2008 by robchristopher

My interview with filmmaker Andrew Bujalski Funny Ha Ha and Mutual Appreciation are two of the most enjoyable new movies I’ve seen in the past few years, and it was awesome to get in touch with him. He’s sharp and very … Continue reading →

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