Daily Archives: July 14, 2009

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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3 things about Joon-ho Bong’s THE HOST

Posted on July 14, 2009 by robchristopher

The Host [2006] 1. His hand shaking, holding the bucket of change. 2. They take a flesh sample from his shoulder. 3. She dies at the end. In a different film, she wouldn’t.

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