Monthly Archives: June 2009

3 things about John Frankenheimer’s SEVEN DAYS IN MAY

Posted on June 29, 2009 by robchristopher

Seven Days in May [1964] 1. “You wanna dance?” “No thank ya, honey, I just had a hernia operation.” 2. John Houseman sits alone at a round table, covered with a white tablecloth, upon which is a bottle of wine, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Woody Allen’s WHATEVER WORKS

Posted on June 28, 2009 by robchristopher

Whatever Works [2009] 1. “Melodie was telling me about your theory that life is meaningless.”  “Well, don’t let it spoil your evening.” 2. Patricia Clarkson seems to be channeling Diane Ladd in Wild at Heart. Her name is even the … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on June 27, 2009 by robchristopher

The Great Moment [1944] 1. He’s in a dazed bliss. He looks down at his hand, which is impaled on the paper spike. 2. The ether-soaked cloth lies on his face. “Pears,” he says; then, a moment later, “Peaches.” His … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on June 27, 2009 by robchristopher

Henry Fool [1997] 1. On the kitchen counter, tupperware stacked on top of a green plastic Jell-o mold. 2. She plops a toy truck in front of the child. “Play,” she says, and walks away. He kicks it over gently. … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on June 21, 2009 by robchristopher

The Lower Depths [1957] 1. “How can you go to hell when you’re already there?” 2. Amid the commotion he pockets a cake of soap. 3. She runs over to the wall and beats on it with her fists.

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Posted on June 20, 2009 by robchristopher

I had the famous, original Don the Beachcomber’s Zombie last night. Which was awesome. But then I had another. Uh oh.

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3 things about George Cukor’s A STAR IS BORN

Posted on June 19, 2009 by robchristopher

A Star Is Born [1954] 1. Judy tosses a salad. 2. He gulps down a double scotch, hunches over the bar, presses his fists into his face. 3. Jail transport elevator rises. On the left side of the frame we see … Continue reading →

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trip

Posted on June 17, 2009 by robchristopher

Whoa. I took the plunge and bought plane tickets to LA so I can see Grace Jones at the Hollywood Bowl on July 26. I figure I may never get another chance to see her perform. Seems doubtful she’d ever … Continue reading →

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s AFTER HOURS

Posted on June 17, 2009 by robchristopher

After Hours [1985] 1. “That was rude of you, Paul.” Horst, eyeliner. 2. “Wait. Just a minute.” She quickly gets up and puts on a Joni Mitchell record. 3. He’s standing at the urinal when he notices the graffiti on … Continue reading →

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video

Posted on June 16, 2009 by robchristopher

My interview with Lucas Hilderbrand, author of Inherent Vice: Bootleg Histories of Videotape and Copyright

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