Monthly Archives: March 2009

3 Things

Posted on March 23, 2009 by robchristopher

Valentino: The Last Emperor [2008] 1. Giammetti used to frequent that particular cafe because he was broke, and his father had an account there.2. In the 70’s they grew the business the old fashioned way, by selling clothes. In the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s TRAFFIC

Posted on March 22, 2009 by robchristopher

Traffic [2000] 1. The two envelopes. 2. “Did he treat you good?” The delayed reaction on Don Cheadle’s face. Priceless. 3. Baseball, Brian Eno.

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Quote of the Day

Posted on March 19, 2009 by robchristopher

"I’m tired of all this noise. I just want to play cool." –Lester Young

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Posted on March 18, 2009 by robchristopher

It’s a drab day. Bit of a comedown from yesterday. The weather was gorgeous but I wore the wrong kind of shoes, so I didn’t walk all the way home from work as I’d planned. I’m not sure why my … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on March 18, 2009 by robchristopher

Dead Ringers [1988] 1. "Pain creates character distortion. It’s simply not necessary."2. The sharp point of the instrument glides along his abdomen. Cut to Elliot, the sound of a puncture, he winces. Cut. A stream of blood trickles through the … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 18, 2009 by robchristopher

I’ve fulfilled my life’s ambition and become a catalog model.

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3 things about Lewis Gilbert’s THE SPY WHO LOVED ME

Posted on March 15, 2009 by robchristopher

The Spy Who Loved Me [1977] 1. Bond ogles the girl.  “When one is in Egypt, one should delve deeply into its treasures.” 2. Stromberg’s iridescent suit: blackpurple. 3. When the Lotus emerges from the water, Bond rolls down his … Continue reading →

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The Passion of the Christ

Posted on March 13, 2009 by robchristopher

From my piece at CINE-FILE: A work in which a single point is driven into the skulls of the audience again and again and again. But viewed as cultural artifact instead of as cinema, the movie is slightly more interesting. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL

Posted on March 12, 2009 by robchristopher

The Exterminating Angel [1962] 1 Two of the guests are talking. Something smashes a window. “Must be a passing Jew,” says one of the men, cheerfully. 2. With an electric razor he absentmindedly shaves his leg. 3. A hacksaw slices … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT

Posted on March 9, 2009 by robchristopher

To Have and Have Not [1944] 1. “Cut out the baby talk.” 2. After the interrogation they go across the street to the Bar du Zombie. However, neither has any money to buy a drink. 3. He fires the gun … Continue reading →

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