Monthly Archives: September 2013

Guess I’d better use it.

Posted on September 17, 2013 by robchristopher

Well, I’m now the owner of a copy of Adobe Premiere Pro CS6.  Another piece of the puzzle falls into place. Next steps: scan the negatives, digitize the remaining sound.

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3 things about STAR TREK: NEMESIS

Posted on September 16, 2013 by robchristopher

Star Trek: Nemesis [2002] 1. Apparently Irving Berlin is not good when suffering from a hangover from Romulan ale. Apparently Worf knows who Irving Berlin is. 2. “What’s happening to his face?” Everyone tactfully ignores the question. 3. Tom Hardy … Continue reading →

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3 things about François Ozon’s 8 WOMEN

Posted on September 15, 2013 by robchristopher

8 Women [2002] 1. A body is discovered. She continues eating her brioche. 2. “Combs don’t sleep.” 3. One by one they all link hands.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE ANDERSON TAPES

Posted on September 14, 2013 by robchristopher

The Anderson Tapes [1971] 1. After asking him if he met anyone interesting in prison, Martin Balsam puts his hand on Sean Connery’s knee. 2. Quincy Jones noodles around with bleeps and bloops. 3. A plaid flannel bathrobe. High-heeled shoes … Continue reading →

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s BORN TO BE BAD

Posted on September 13, 2013 by robchristopher

Born to be Bad [1950] 1. An artist’s studio with a view remarkably similar to Madge’s apartment in Vertigo. 2. “How many times do you I have to tell you that you love me?” 3. He discreetly changes the price … Continue reading →

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Mark your calendar.

Posted on September 12, 2013 by robchristopher

On October 10 I’ll be chatting with author/poet Barry Gifford on the release of his new book The Roy Stories. It’s 7:00pm at the Book Cellar. And don’t forget that the night before, the Gene Siskel Film Center will be … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gabe Klinger’s DOUBLE PLAY: JAMES BENNING AND RICHARD LINKLATER

Posted on September 8, 2013 by robchristopher

Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater [2013] 1. He flaps his hand around in the air like a paddle. “In the end, we’ll all be shaken off like fleas.” 2. First he buys the property in the mountains and … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brandon Cronenberg’s ANTIVIRAL

Posted on September 8, 2013 by robchristopher

Antiviral [2012] 1. Biological communion. 2. He rolls up his sleeve to display his collection of skin grafts. 3. An arm rail. Literally.

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3 things about Woody Allen’s ANOTHER WOMAN

Posted on September 5, 2013 by robchristopher

Another Woman [1988] 1. She stands absolutely still, listening. Breathing very hard. 2. A small rectangle of light until they flip the switch in the hallway, walk towards the camera. 3. He pats an imaginary strand of her hair back … Continue reading →

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s AFTER HOURS

Posted on September 3, 2013 by robchristopher

After Hours [1985] 1. He slowly flips over the bill, upon which she has written, “Help! I hate this job!” 2. The fire hydrant on the corner gushes onto the empty street. 3. “Is that all there is to a … Continue reading →

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