Monthly Archives: December 2008

Movie Meme!

Posted on December 11, 2008 by robchristopher

1. Name a movie that you have seen more than 10 times:VERTIGO 2. Name a movie that you’ve seen multiple times in a theatre:LOST HIGHWAY 3. Name an actor that would make you more inclined to see a movie:Phillip Baker … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block: Traditional Pursuits

Posted on December 10, 2008 by robchristopher

Watching "It’s A Wonderful Life" on Christmas Eve.

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Posted on December 10, 2008 by robchristopher

Why the hell did NPR just interview Bill O’Reilly?!

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3 Things

Posted on December 8, 2008 by robchristopher

Leave Her to Heaven [1945] 1.She hooks the toe of her shoe under the edge of the carpet at the top of stairs. She stands there, looking down. Anticipating her jump. From the look on her face we know that … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS

Posted on December 5, 2008 by robchristopher

Where the Sidewalk Ends [1950] 1. One-way train ticket from NYC to Pittsburgh: just over $17. 2. “What I think isn’t worth a row of nickels.” And from Martha: “What’s the matter? I’m trying to help you out. You don’t know … Continue reading →

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Drink Up

Posted on December 3, 2008 by robchristopher

I made up a cocktail and named it after Beulah Bondi. Enjoy.

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Rob’s Best of 2008

Posted on December 3, 2008 by robchristopher

It’s that time of year. That time of year when I make my mix CD! Rob’s Best of 2008. Not necessarily released in 2008, these are nevertheless some of the tracks I’ve been listening to all year: 1 OBAMA: Extra Golden2 … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Frankenheimer’s THE ICEMAN COMETH

Posted on December 3, 2008 by robchristopher

The Iceman Cometh [1973] 1. “That’s a great gag, the pursuit of happiness.” 2. There’s a picture of Theodore Roosevelt on the wall of the saloon. 3. Robert Ryan sits in a chair, silently staring out of the filthy window. … Continue reading →

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!!!

Posted on December 1, 2008 by robchristopher

My boss just gave me an off-the-books holiday bonus. In a plain white envelope. In cash. Have I mentioned lately how much I love this job?

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