Monthly Archives: January 2009

3 Things

Posted on January 16, 2009 by robchristopher

Experiment in Terror [1962] 1. He pushes aside the rack of empty clothes hangers, kicking up clouds of dust.2. The "twist" version of the main theme which is playing over the radio at the swimming pool.3. Ross Martin’s tongue, teeth … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 15, 2009 by robchristopher

Last night’s PBS series on the history of American comedy was fun. Not amazing, but really entertaining. And I learned something: Dr Seuss invented the word NERD. Why did I not know that? EDIT: Or did he?

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Khan Is Dead

Posted on January 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Ricardo Montalban, Actor, Dies at 88

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Posted on January 14, 2009 by robchristopher

I graduated from college at the age of 21. I’m now 33. Ladies and gentlemen, today I made the final payment on my student loans.

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3 Things

Posted on January 13, 2009 by robchristopher

The Lady Eve [1941] 1. Barbara Stanwyck, annoyed: "Oh, go peel an eel!"2. Two shot: she’s reclining, he’s sitting on floor. She’s mashed her face close to his and calmly plays with his hair. A long take. The more relaxed and … Continue reading →

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3 things about Anthony Mann’s THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

Posted on January 12, 2009 by robchristopher

The Fall of the Roman Empire [1964] 1. A car chase with chariots. 2. Alec Guinness forgets the name, snaps his fingers and waits for James Mason to provide it for him. 3. Christopher Plummer laughs maniacally. The rings on … Continue reading →

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3 things about JOHN WATERS: THIS FILTHY WORLD

Posted on January 10, 2009 by robchristopher

John Waters: This Filthy World [2006] 1. “Even Divine had his limits. The first time he met Richard Simmons, he felt homophobic.” 2. “When I was growing up, ‘Art’ meant ‘dirty,’ which is the way it should be as far as … Continue reading →

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revisit?

Posted on January 9, 2009 by robchristopher

Several years ago (some of you might remember) I participated in NaNoWriMo, and my resulting novel was A BLUE FOG THAT YOU CAN ALMOST SEE THROUGH. It was about being jobless. And looking for a job. And the anxiety, and the boredom, and the restlessness. Seems like … Continue reading →

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To The Grumblers

Posted on January 9, 2009 by robchristopher

This is Chicago. It snows here. Every year. Without exception. Shut up and get used to it.

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Posted on January 7, 2009 by robchristopher

Mai Tai Singapore Symphony Samoan Fog Cutter Navy Grog Voodoo Grog

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