Monthly Archives: June 2013

3 things about Costa-Gravas’ MISSING

Posted on June 10, 2013 by robchristopher

Missing [1982] 1. “Does the light bother you?” “No. Not at all.” She yanks another pillow over her head. 2. She awakens during the night. A white horse is galloping down the street, pursued by a jeep full of soldiers. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sam Peckinpah’s THE WILD BUNCH

Posted on June 9, 2013 by robchristopher

The Wild Bunch [1969] 1. Ernest Borgnine smiles. Ernest Borgnine chuckles. 2. Tobacco-stained teeth and beard. 3. He pours a trail of champagne from her toes to her thigh.

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3 things about Jonathan Frakes’ STAR TREK: INSURRECTION

Posted on June 8, 2013 by robchristopher

Star Trek: Insurrection [1998] 1. “In case of a water landing, I have been designed to act as a flotation device.” 2. He gets so upset he literally bursts a bloodvessel. 3. Curious, she caresses his bald head.

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STORIES FROM THE GRID: Belmont/California

Posted on June 6, 2013 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. There wasn’t a streetlight nearby but the lights were still on in the restaurant, spilling onto the sidewalk. Through the window you could see two men in white aprons and … Continue reading →

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2 weeks until QUEUE TIPS at CPL!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by robchristopher

That’s Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00pm. Scope out the details and then RSVP on Facebook. And if you can’t make it, The Book Cellar in Lincoln Square will have some copies on hand.

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3 things about Robert Aldrich’s KISS ME DEADLY

Posted on June 5, 2013 by robchristopher

Kiss Me Deadly [1955] 1. “Seconds?” she asks. “Okay,” he replies, and leans in for a kiss. 2. A short-sleeved white polo shirt, buttoned to the neck, tucked into high-waisted gray slacks. 3. He casually finishes the glass of milk … Continue reading →

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3 things about Roberto Rossellini’s JOURNEY TO ITALY

Posted on June 3, 2013 by robchristopher

Journey to Italy [1954] 1. She remarks that they’re never alone. Yet when he suggests they have a drink in their room, she insists on going to the hotel bar instead. Sure enough, as they enter the bar they encounter … Continue reading →

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3 things about Roberto Rossellini’s PAISAN

Posted on June 3, 2013 by robchristopher

Paisan [1946] 1. “Sorry Sarge, Italian is a language you don’t hurry.” 2. He drops the boots and walks away. 3. A Catholic, a Protestant, a Jew.

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