Monthly Archives: November 2012

3 things about Richard Knight Jr. & Peter Neville’s SCROOGE & MARLEY

Posted on November 30, 2012 by robchristopher

Scrooge & Marley [2012] 1. He neatly rolls up his napkin and places it in the empty Styrofoam container. 2. While prancing away: “Toodles, Poodle.” 3. Spinning around in the motorized wheelchair makes him dizzy.

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3 things about Hiroshi Inagaki’s SAMURAI II: DUEL AT ICHIJOJI TEMPLE

Posted on November 26, 2012 by robchristopher

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple [1955] 1. A sword named Clothes Rod. 2. She figures that when she shaves her hair off, her worries will be gone too. 3. Their feet get stuck in the rice paddies, slowing them … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Spielberg’s LINCOLN

Posted on November 24, 2012 by robchristopher

Lincoln [2012] 1. The amputated limbs are tossed into the pit, bouncing as they land. 2. Upon hearing a knock at the door, he says, “It opens.” 3. Lincoln is a flame.

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3 things about Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker’s AIRPLANE!

Posted on November 20, 2012 by robchristopher

Airplane! [1980] 1. Modern Sperm magazine. 2. “There’s a sale at Penny’s!” 3.  Jiggle.

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3 things about Sam Mendes’ SKYFALL

Posted on November 20, 2012 by robchristopher

Skyfall [2012] 1. The frost on the glass slowly dissipates as the bartender pours the drink into it. 2. Q’s Scrabble mug. 3. “Welcome to Scotland.” 3 other things.

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3 things about John Huston’s THE MALTESE FALCON

Posted on November 18, 2012 by robchristopher

The Maltese Falcon [1941] 1. “When you’re slapped, you’ll take it and like it!” 2. He stabs at the lead figure, does a stiff duck-like waddle, then laughs. 3. The elevator gate closes in front of her tear-stained face. 3 … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sofia Coppola’s SOMEWHERE

Posted on November 18, 2012 by robchristopher

Somewhere [2010] 1. Pole dance Foley. 2. Bencio Del Toro in a trucker hat. 3. She’s 11 and she’s making Hollandaise sauce.

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3 things about Blake Edwards’ THE GREAT RACE

Posted on November 17, 2012 by robchristopher

The Great Race [1965] 1. “It’s lucky Texas Jack ain’t around. He’d gun that dude for sure!” 2. Foam slides from the bottom of his pant leg. 3. A single speak of blueberry on his immaculate white jersey. 3 other … Continue reading →

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Trivia: I’m wearing a Neko Case shirt

Posted on November 15, 2012 by robchristopher

in my new author photo. See the picture and read a new interview with me about Queue Tips. Hope to see those of you in Chicago at the book launch tonight. Otherwise, support your local indie bookstore!

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3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s SOME CAME RUNNING

Posted on November 14, 2012 by robchristopher

Some Came Running [1958] 1. He throws some money down and tells the bartender, “Go and buy yourself a Quonset hut.” 2. She says, “I don’t understand you, but I love you! What’s the matter with that?” A dawning in … Continue reading →

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