Monthly Archives: December 2008

3 things about Frank Capra’s IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Posted on December 26, 2008 by robchristopher

It’s a Wonderful Life [1946] 1. George was born in 1907, making him four years older than his brother Harry. 2. At the dinner table scene, George’s father uses the phrase “crawl to Potter.” A few months later, at the … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 25, 2008 by robchristopher

Happy Xmas, everyone! War Is Over (If You Want It).

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xmas eve

Posted on December 24, 2008 by robchristopher

Last night as Andy and I were leaving Trader Vic’s, Linda Yu through the door with a friend to have dinner. The hostess said, "You’re on the news, aren’t you?" Linda smiled, obviously flattered, laughed a little and said, "Yes … Continue reading →

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sugar

Posted on December 23, 2008 by robchristopher

Dead time here in the office. Dead time is bad. Oh sure, I’ve actually done some work as well as some "work" today. But mostly the time is dragging on. And mostly I’ve been bombarded. You see, the table near … Continue reading →

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long tail?

Posted on December 23, 2008 by robchristopher

More than 10 million of the 13 million music tracks available on the internet failed to find a single buyer last year.

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3 things about Mitchell Leisen’s REMEMBER THE NIGHT

Posted on December 22, 2008 by robchristopher

Remember the Night [1940] 1. While everyone is opening their presents, his mom sits there smiling, gathering the ribbons and paper from the opened packages so they can be reused. 2. Perfect transition: John has just told Lee that she … Continue reading →

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past

Posted on December 21, 2008 by robchristopher

Yesterday I went to Specialty Video and rented Remember the Night, which Andy and I really wanted to rewatch again this year. I brought the box up the counter and the clerk said, "You know this is VHS, right?" "Yes," … Continue reading →

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3 things about Walt Disney’s SLEEPING BEAUTY

Posted on December 21, 2008 by robchristopher

Sleeping Beauty [1959] 1. The square-topped trees is the background during the forest scenes. 2. Maleficent’s glowing eyes in the fireplace. 3. Rabbit-boots.

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update

Posted on December 20, 2008 by robchristopher

Andy’s dad had his pacemaker installed on Thursday and yesterday they released him from the hospital. He’s resting at home now. The recovery should be gradual but he’s doing great so far. Andy is tentatively scheduled to come back to … Continue reading →

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this has never happened to me before

Posted on December 19, 2008 by robchristopher

Whoa! I just got a call from my boss … SNOW DAY! !!!!!!!!! That’ll do very nicely, thank you very much.

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