Monthly Archives: July 2009

Posted on July 24, 2009 by robchristopher

William Friedkin’s THE FRENCH CONNECTION & Otto Preminger’s ANATOMY OF A MURDER (Classic Revival) Doc Films (University of Chicago) – Showtimes noted below To juxtapose is to connect, and to see these two masterpieces so close together is an awesome … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s BLUE VELVET

Posted on July 21, 2009 by robchristopher

Blue Velvet [1986] 1. The pendulum of  the clock in the Williams’ house never moves. 2. The neon sign in the window: THIS IS IT 3. Ben’s eyes widening as he utters the word “fuck.”

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3 Things

Posted on July 21, 2009 by robchristopher

Simon of the Desert [1965] 1. His hands are restored. Almost immediately he smacks his daughter on the back of her head. 2. “I just realized that I don’t always realize what I’m saying.” 3. He puffs on his pipe, … Continue reading →

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Folk Art of the 21st Century

Posted on July 20, 2009 by robchristopher

Here I write a bit about copyright vs. copyleft.

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3 Things

Posted on July 19, 2009 by robchristopher

On Golden Pond [1981] 1. Loons. Loons. And, yes, loons. 2. “We’ve been peeing indoors for forty years.” 3. He stumbles some distance before finally dropping the box of dishes.

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3 things about the Maysles Brothers’ GREY GARDENS

Posted on July 17, 2009 by robchristopher

Grey Gardens [1975] 1. Feeding the raccoons Wonder bread and cat food. 2. “This is concentrated ground.” “Consecrated.” 3. Jerry lies across the bed. Bored? Stoned?

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ALA Annual Conference

Posted on July 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Scored some great books on the cheap: the new Penguin Jazz Guide, a history of Sesame Street, a biography of Brian Eno, a book on Sebald. Stopped by the Seven Stories Press booth. It was a great show, but I’m … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s WILD AT HEART

Posted on July 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Wild at Heart [1990] 1. Flattened nose. 2. Calvin Lockheart’s tongue. 3. She looks as if she might swallow her hands, red fingernails and all.

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3 Things

Posted on July 14, 2009 by robchristopher

M. Butterfly [1993] 1. “He never explored my body.” 2. She sits on top of him, in his lap. They writhe gently. He is still dressed but sweaty. 3. As he stands in the street, the water splatters his tuxedo. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Charlie Chaplin’s THE GOLD RUSH

Posted on July 14, 2009 by robchristopher

The Gold Rush [1925] 1. Charlie’s back to the camera. He watches all the dancers. 2. He pours the canteen into the stove to help start the fire. 3. Charlie takes a look at all the snow piled in front … Continue reading →

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