Monthly Archives: October 2008

Posted on October 13, 2008 by robchristopher

From Andrew Sullivan, the McCain Stunt Assessment Meter. What reading are we at right now?

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s THE GODFATHER, PART II

Posted on October 12, 2008 by robchristopher

The Godfather: Part II [1974] 1. Fredo orders a banana daiquiri. Michael orders a club soda. 2. Vito disassembles the gun and drops the various parts down different chimneys. 3. “Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.”

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3 things about Stephen Frears’ FAIL SAFE

Posted on October 12, 2008 by robchristopher

Fail Safe [2000] 1. Introduced by Walter Cronkite. Walter Cronkite. 2. Secretary of Defense: “We do not engage in sneak attacks!” 3. Black unzips a small pocket on the sleeve of his flightsuit and removes the vial of poison. His hand … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 12, 2008 by robchristopher

Yesterday afternoon I walked to the Music Box. It was a perfect autumn afternoon. It was quite warm and all the restaurants and cafes had their tables out on the sidewalks. People were sitting outside, alone or in groups. And … Continue reading →

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Betty White Smackdown

Posted on October 11, 2008 by robchristopher
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Eye Sponge Machine

Posted on October 10, 2008 by robchristopher

So, umm, yeah … I’ve been watching a lot of movies this week. In preparation for CIFF, which opens next week. I’ve seen 5 this week (plus the Arthur Russell documentary that I wanted to write up separately). During the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Henrik Ruben Genz’s TERRIBLY HAPPY

Posted on October 10, 2008 by robchristopher

Terribly Happy [2008] 1. She enters his office and lights a cigarette. He opens a window. 2. “It’s all mud, cows and rubber boots.” 3. A grey morning. The policeman’s impassive face, wearing sunglasses, as seen through the car window … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on October 10, 2008 by robchristopher

Must Read After My Death [2007] 1. Allis gives the baby a sip of her cocktail and then takes a drink herself.2. "Dr. Lynn says that when a man gets married he wants a Woman with a capital W … I … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on October 10, 2008 by robchristopher

Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell [2008] 1. Ernie Brooks: "His gifts were increasing as his strengths were leaving."2. Allan Ginsberg describes how Arthur wanted to make bubblegum music, but Buddhist bubblegum.3. Lo-fi images of waves changing colors, blurring, reversing themselves, churning. … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 8, 2008 by robchristopher

Yes: this is what hope looks like. Registering voters in the ‘hood. Indianapolis.

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