Monthly Archives: December 2012

3 things about Ben Affleck’s ARGO

Posted on December 31, 2012 by robchristopher

Argo [2012] 1. They watch TV together over the phone. 2. “Groucho said that?” 3. The little fingers gingerly fit the strips of paper together.

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3 things about Aaron Schneider’s GET LOW

Posted on December 30, 2012 by robchristopher

Get Low [2009] 1. The perfectly smooth surface of his kitchen table. 2. Sitting on the back of the overturned chair, he empties his flask into a cut glass tumbler. 3. Shoe size: 10D.

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The best movies I watched in 2012.

Posted on December 29, 2012 by robchristopher

Here, in alphabetical order, are ten movies I watched this year that knocked my socks off: Beyond the Hills (directed by Cristian Mungiu, 2012) Cosmopolis (directed by David Cronenberg, 2012) Magic Mike (directed by Steven Soderbergh, 2012) The Master (directed … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Stevens’ SHANE

Posted on December 28, 2012 by robchristopher

Shane [1953] 1. “I don’t want any part in gunslingin’. Murder’s a better word for it.” 2. They have a conversation through the open window: she’s in Joey’s bedroom while he stands outside in the pouring rain. 3. He discreetly … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Schlesinger’s COLD COMFORT FARM

Posted on December 28, 2012 by robchristopher

Cold Comfort Farm [1995] 1. “What do you plan to live on? Or off?” 2. She watches him as he loads the steaming manure onto the wagon. 3. The cow has been crowned with a garland of daisies.

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3 things about Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

Posted on December 24, 2012 by robchristopher

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey [2012] 1. “Think of a furnace with wings.” 2. A rift appears in the floor of the cave. 3. The Lonely Mountain = Paramount logo.

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3 things about Peter Godfrey’s CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT

Posted on December 21, 2012 by robchristopher

Christmas in Connecticut [1945] 1. He sniffs the air, then simultaneously drops his suitcase, declares “I’m hungry!” and dashes into the kitchen. 2. She bends over to pick up her glove. He looks at the cow admiringly and says, “Nice … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, I go by Bob.

Posted on December 20, 2012 by robchristopher

Check out my appearance on Chicago Tonight. I must admit, it was strange to wear all that makeup. Though I did get that Floridian tan I’d always wanted … Find the book with the help of this awesome Goodreads page.

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3 things about Mike Nichols’ CARNAL KNOWLEDGE

Posted on December 18, 2012 by robchristopher

Carnal Knowledge [1971] 1. Bullshit artist. 2. “You tell Sandy that if he so much as touches that tub of lard in there, he shouldn’t come home tonight.” 3. She nonchalantly tucks the money into a metal jar, goes back … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s THE GODFATHER

Posted on December 15, 2012 by robchristopher

The Godfather [1972] 1. An ad for Cinzano painted on a wall. 2. “Women and children can be weak, men can’t.” 3. Shoe through the windshield. 3 other things.

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