Monthly Archives: March 2010

STORIES FROM THE GRID: Belmont/Sheridan

Posted on March 29, 2010 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. At the front of the line in the convenience store was a young woman in sweats and a tanktop, holding a tiny suede purse. She had two coffees in styrofoam … Continue reading →

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3 things about Woody Allen’s ALICE

Posted on March 29, 2010 by robchristopher

Alice [1990] 1. “I need to stop, this is getting really interesting.” 2. Mia on a tan leather chair, wrapped in a quilt. 3. They fly over Manhattan, Superman-style.

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3 things about STRAIT-JACKET

Posted on March 27, 2010 by robchristopher

Strait-Jacket [1964] 1. “She was very much a woman, and very much aware of the fact.” 2. The living clothesline. 3. He goes to the bathroom to brush his teeth, then completely forgets about it and wanders back to the … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE SEVEN-UPS

Posted on March 25, 2010 by robchristopher

The Seven-Ups [1973] 1. Sign in the break room: WATCH OUT FOR SNIPERS. PULL SHADES. 2. The car slams into the semi, neatly compacting the top half like a peeled-back candy bar wrapper. 3. “I did it for Rosie and the kid and the bills!”

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3 things about ALL ABOUT EVE

Posted on March 23, 2010 by robchristopher

All About Eve [1950] 1. “You’re maudlin and full of self-pity. You’re magnificent.” 2. She begins to tear apart the wig, then stops herself. A moment later she lovingly places it on its holder and smoothes out the curls. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about YOJIMBO

Posted on March 21, 2010 by robchristopher

Yojimbo [1961] 1. “I hate pathetic people! If you cry I’ll kill you!” 2. His voice comes from within the coffin: “Very interesting.” 3. First he casually smashes the empty saki bottle over his friend’s head, then escorts him outside.

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3 things about COUNSELLOR AT LAW

Posted on March 21, 2010 by robchristopher

Counsellor at Law [1933] 1. She asks for tongue on rye, extra Russian dressing, and a chocolate malted. 2. “I hope you have a safe trip!” She hangs up the phone. “I hope you fall overboard.” 3. He contemplates the open … Continue reading →

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STORIES FROM THE GRID: Orrington/Elgin

Posted on March 20, 2010 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. It was twilight and the young woman was walking south on Orrington, alone, wearing a very bulky winter coat. It was quite cold and so she also had on a … Continue reading →

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3 things about A SCANNER DARKLY

Posted on March 20, 2010 by robchristopher

A Scanner Darkly [2006] 1. He uses the bug spray like deodorant. 2. Sign on the fridge: “TIME TO THAW WALT OUT!” 3. Toilet bowl in the bushes.

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And he came up to me and he said, “Eva Marie, you should not drink your coffee that way in front of all those people. Get Miss Saint a china cup and a china saucer for her coffee!”

Posted on March 18, 2010 by robchristopher

A special screening of North by Northwest is coming up here in Chicago, so I was able to interview Eva Marie Saint. What a wonderful lady!

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