Monthly Archives: December 2012

3 things about Martin Scorsese’s BRINGING OUT THE DEAD

Posted on December 13, 2012 by robchristopher

Bringing Out the Dead [1999] 1. “The city doesn’t discriminate. It kills everyone.” 2. Shakes his head. Bloody dreds. 3. A trail of fish flopping around on the carpet.

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3 things about I LOVE YOU AGAIN

Posted on December 10, 2012 by robchristopher

I Love You Again [1940] 1. The original “Dancing With Myself.” 2. She takes the wad of cash from him and says, “Don’t wake me up, just let me keep on dreaming.” 3. “I’ve always said a man should stick … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Edwards’ THE ATTIC

Posted on December 9, 2012 by robchristopher

The Attic [1980] 1. “Getting. Laid.” 2. She takes off the party hat, puts in on the table and slips on her coat. When she turns around to say goodbye, her cheeks are shiny with tears. 3. Briefly, she puts … Continue reading →

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3 things about Walt Disney’s DUMBO

Posted on December 8, 2012 by robchristopher

Dumbo [1941] 1. She spanks the kid using her trunk. 2. He uses Dumbo’s teardrop to lather up. 3. Headline: “DUMBOMBERS FOR DEFENSE.” 3 other things.

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Bill Murray as FDR?!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by robchristopher

It’s the best thing about Hyde Park on Hudson, an otherwise rather pedestrian historical drama. My full take.

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3 things about Roger Michell’s HYDE PARK ON HUDSON

Posted on December 7, 2012 by robchristopher

Hyde Park on Hudson [2012] 1. FDR gets a handjob. 2. She carefully spreads the mustard on the king’s hot dog. 3. Plowing through a field of thistles.

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I dream cocktails.

Posted on December 4, 2012 by robchristopher

Sometimes literally: this morning I dreamed I was creating a cocktail, working out the proportions in preparation for mixing it up. Then I woke up. This was the recipe: 2 oz. Francis Coppola Sofia Rosé 1.5 oz. lime juice .25 … Continue reading →

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Guaranteed eBay opportunity.

Posted on December 3, 2012 by robchristopher

While stocks last! Two autographed copies of my book at Unabridged Bookstore.

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3 things about George A. Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD

Posted on December 2, 2012 by robchristopher

Dawn of the Dead [1978] 1. Iron City Beer. 2. Brown Derby Steakery Luv Pub. 3. She’s sitting on a bench in front of a maternity store. 3 other things.

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s THE UNDERNEATH

Posted on December 2, 2012 by robchristopher

The Underneath [1995] 1. Split focus dinner. 2. He wears his dead father’s suit to the wedding. 3. Shelley Duvall adjusts his pillows. 3 things about Criss Cross, the first version of the story.

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