Monthly Archives: August 2008

Byrne!

Posted on August 4, 2008 by robchristopher

It’s Xmas in August for yours truly! A free download from the new Byrne/Eno album became available today, and I’ve been listening to it on repeat. “Strange Overtones.” Lovely. It has more of a “traditional” song structure than some of Byrne’s other … Continue reading →

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s THE DARK KNIGHT

Posted on August 4, 2008 by robchristopher

The Dark Knight [2008] 1. The clever alteration of the graphics on the side of the bus: “CTA” (Chicago Transit Authority) has been changed to “GTA” (Gotham Transit Authorty). 2. My favorite shot of the movie: The Joker is hanging upside … Continue reading →

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3 things about Karen Moncrieff’s THE DEAD GIRL

Posted on August 3, 2008 by robchristopher

The Dead Girl [2006] 1. On the back of the kitchen cupboard, a recipe written on pieces of masking tape. 2. She puts the toilet lid down and then sits on it. In her lap is her purse and a … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on August 3, 2008 by robchristopher

The Dead Zone [1983] 1. He leans back, puts his hands behind his head, a look of calm, ritual determination on his face, then slowly bends forward until the blades of the scissors are inside his mouth and against his … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 2, 2008 by robchristopher

Surprise. I just won The Complete Decca Recordings of Count Basie on eBay with a low bid. I’m anxious to dig in. I’ve heard them compared to the Duke Ellington collection I have, and that I already listen to pretty … Continue reading →

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