Monthly Archives: April 2010

3 things about Wong Kar Wai’s DAYS OF BEING WILD

Posted on April 30, 2010 by robchristopher

Days of Being Wild [1990] 1. “April the 16th. At one minute before 3pm on April the 16th, 1960, you’re together with me. Because of you, I’ll remember that one minute. From now on, we’re one-minute friends.” 2. He lies … Continue reading →

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Wild at Heart and Weird on Top

Posted on April 29, 2010 by robchristopher

It was my great pleasure to spend some time talking with Barry Gifford about his new Sailor & Lula collection. Can’t wait for his new Chicago book, which is due out this fall.

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3 things about SPIDER

Posted on April 27, 2010 by robchristopher

Spider [2002] 1. Her teeth. 2. He digs up the vegetable garden and plants the body of his wife. 3. “What have you done? What have you done?” He hovers over her bed holding a hammer and screwdriver.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s NASHVILLE

Posted on April 24, 2010 by robchristopher

Nashville [1975] 1. “It was Wanda, Wander.” “No, it was Wonder Wanda!” “Wanda, Wander! Wonder Wanda! What’s the difference, it was a hit!” 2. She undoes the top of her dress. Then she pulls out the Kleenex from her bra … Continue reading →

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3 things about SHE HATE ME

Posted on April 22, 2010 by robchristopher

She Hate Me [2004] 1. He uses a headset and notecards to propagate corporate gossip. 2. What the hell is John Turturro’s terrible Godfather re-enactment doing in this movie? 3. “Handcuffs on the cuff links.” This is Spike Lee’s attempt … Continue reading →

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3 things about OUTLAND

Posted on April 18, 2010 by robchristopher

Outland [1981] 1. The face expands, then explodes. 2. Something Gary Cooper never said in HIGH NOON: “My men are shit.” 3. Rule #1: When you’re on Io, using your shotgun in a greenhouse is a bad idea.

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3 things about ROOM 666

Posted on April 18, 2010 by robchristopher

Room 666 [1982] 1. Godard: “These days, people would rather see a small image up close rather than a big image from far away.” 2. Herzog: “First, I’m going to take off my shoes. You can’t answer a question like that … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU

Posted on April 18, 2010 by robchristopher

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou [2004] 1. Bill Murray, a blue-tiled sauna, speedos. 2. “Son of a bitch, I’m sick of those dolphins!” 3. He’s wearing an “I’m a Pepper!” t-shirt. He gets shot in the chest. In subsequent … Continue reading →

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3 things about LURED

Posted on April 18, 2010 by robchristopher

Lured [1947] 1. She closes her eyes and says, “Here it comes.” 2. Lucille Ball barks at George Sanders. 3. Karloff has an unusual request. Two decades before Belle de jour.

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3 things about LAWMAN

Posted on April 12, 2010 by robchristopher

Lawman [1971] 1. A very ugly foot. 2. A skull which has been turned into a clock–the brothel owner sticks a key in the back to wind it up. 3. A stream of blood spurs out underneath his chin and … Continue reading →

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