Monthly Archives: December 2013

What the rough cut looks like.

Posted on December 6, 2013 by robchristopher

Or at any rate, the boxes. A pal of mine who lives in Brooklyn recently shipped this back to me. It’s been sitting in his closet for several years now, since the last time I was able to watch it. … Continue reading →

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Happy Repeal Day!

Posted on December 5, 2013 by robchristopher

Prohibition was officially repealed on December 5, 1933. I jiggered up the Babbitt Cocktail a few years ago to mark the occasion: Babbitt Cocktail 1 1/2 oz. Death’s Door gin 3/4 oz. Old Overholt rye whiskey 3/4 oz. Carpano Antica … Continue reading →

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3 things about Drew Associates’ ON THE ROAD WITH DUKE ELLINGTON

Posted on December 4, 2013 by robchristopher

On the Road with Duke Ellington [1974] 1. “Every night we throw a house party, and I’m the guest of honor.” 2. Duke tells Louis Armstrong, “Well, you know, I get stage fright.” 3. “He will perform the new piece … Continue reading →

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3 things about Paul Greengrass’ CAPTAIN PHILLIPS

Posted on December 4, 2013 by robchristopher

Captain Phillips [2013] 1. He offers them a fruit plate. 2. “You’re not just a fisherman.” 3. Even when the blindfold slips, he can’t bring himself to open his eyes.

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3 things about Ronald Neame’s HOPSCOTCH

Posted on December 3, 2013 by robchristopher

Hopscotch [1980] 1. “You can drop the accent, it’s terrible.” 2. He gags him with a bright yellow handtowel held in place with a necktie, ruffles his hair, leaves the room. 3. Turban, mustache, beard.

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3 things about Zack Snyder’s MAN OF STEEL

Posted on December 3, 2013 by robchristopher

Man of Steel [2013] 1. Shirtless and flaming hot, literally. 2. In front a stained glass window in a church. Real subtle. 3. Headgrind across the side of a skyscraper.

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3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s FATHER OF THE BRIDE

Posted on December 2, 2013 by robchristopher

Father of the Bride [1950] 1. A circular rack of pipes near his easy chair. 2. “And what would you like–a dozen frozen daiquiris?” 3. Triple pane of Liz in a bridal gown.

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David Lynch would agree.

Posted on December 2, 2013 by robchristopher

“All my life I’ve been harassed by questions: Why is something this way and not another? How do you account for that? This rage to understand, to fill in the blanks, only makes life more banal. If we could only … Continue reading →

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