Monthly Archives: June 2009

Posted on June 15, 2009 by robchristopher

There’s a heavy nova going down in Iran, right now, at this very moment, and the traditional media are lumbering along with vague, stale coverage. Meanwhile The Daily Dish is firing on all cylinders with an aggregation of real-time coverage … Continue reading →

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3 things about Satyajit Ray’s PATHER PANCHALI

Posted on June 15, 2009 by robchristopher

Pather Panchali [1955] 1. She tries to rouse her auntie, who is resting on her haunches. The body falls over. Stiff as a board. 2. They follow the sweet-seller through the jungle. Their reflections in a pool of water. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bruce Pittman’s HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II

Posted on June 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II [1987] 1. An awfully large neon budget for a high school prom. 2. He’s electrocuted by the computer and gore splatters across the monitor. 3. Craig’s hairdo and hair color seem to change with every … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on June 14, 2009 by robchristopher

The Player [1992] 1. Whoopi plays with a tampon.2. Malcolm McDowell: "Griffin! Hi! Listen. The next time you want to badmouth me, have the courage and say it to my face."3. "Do they screw?" Dina Merrill rolls her eyes.

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3 things about Max Opuls’ CAUGHT

Posted on June 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Caught [1949] 1. He places the breakfast tray near the edge of the bed, where it could easily fall off, and then lolls about at her feet. 2. James Mason to Robert Ryan: “Stop clenching your fists at me.” 3. As … Continue reading →

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I Feel Sick

Posted on June 12, 2009 by robchristopher

This is sickening. I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. I feel … I don’t know how to feel or what to say yet.

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I have 2 tickets for House of Blues tonight …

Posted on June 9, 2009 by robchristopher

I can’t go, so … 2 tickets, general admission: Sly & Robbie & the Taxi Gang "Summer Breeze Tour 2009" Also appearing: Heavyweight Dub Champion House of Blues Chicago, Chicago, IL Tue, Jun 9, 2009: doors open at 7:30 PM, … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s NAKED LUNCH

Posted on June 8, 2009 by robchristopher

Naked Lunch [1991] 1. “He left.” “Not before cumming, I hope.” “He’s on junk. He doesn’t cum.” “Not before you came, I hope.” “I’m on bug powder. I don’t need to cum.” 2. Dr. Benway drapes half of the mask … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on June 8, 2009 by robchristopher

Dumbo [1941] 1. As the camera pulls back a mountainside comes into view.  Abstract brown wash.2. Clumps of pink elephants drift down and transform into clouds. Morning.3. "Gaining a little weight, aren’t you honey?"

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Posted on June 7, 2009 by robchristopher

Movable Type sucks. What should I instead?

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