Monthly Archives: February 2014

Memory believes before knowing remembers.

Posted on February 28, 2014 by robchristopher

“Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders.” —William Faulkner, Light in August I wrote this treatment before logging all the footage of the film. Now that I’ve finished syncing all the shots and … Continue reading →

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Apropos of nothing: hungry?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by robchristopher

My old restaurant reviews for the Chicago Reader are online. Bon appetit!

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The caribbean comes to Chicago.

Posted on February 26, 2014 by robchristopher

Well, sort of. Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, tiki expert and rum historian, is the author of the new book Potions of the Caribbean. To celebrate its release he’s swinging through Chicago for a party at Three Dots and a Dash on … Continue reading →

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3 things about George Cukor’s THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robchristopher

The Philadelphia Story [1940] 1. A belted swimming robe. Only the belt fastens with a clasp. 2. “C.K. Dexter Haven, I would like to talk to you.” “Well, let’s go in the talking room.” 3. Can’t quite seem to get … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s REAR WINDOW

Posted on February 24, 2014 by robchristopher

Rear Window [1954] 1. A truck sprinkles water on the pavement. A group of children follow the truck and play in the water. 2. He almost gets hit by a car, glaring at the driver as it goes past. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howards Hawks’ SCARFACE

Posted on February 23, 2014 by robchristopher

Scarface [1932] 1. He tosses the gun into the hamper and covers it up with a few towels. 2. Boris Karloff’s only attempt at an American accent? 3. She enters the room dressed all in black. Seriously, except for swear … Continue reading →

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3 things about Edward Dmytryk’s THE SNIPER

Posted on February 23, 2014 by robchristopher

The Sniper [1952] 1. The crowd disperses and it’s just an empty sidewalk with bits of glass. 2. She puts the doll to bed and pours herself a nightcap. A bullet shatters the window and she crumples to the floor. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Preston Sturges’ UNFAITHFULLY YOURS

Posted on February 22, 2014 by robchristopher

Unfaithfully Yours [1948] 1. “You’ve got it, boy. You don’t have to yearn for it.” 2. He nonchalantly breaks the record in half and pockets it. 3. Cabinets filled with light bulbs and carved figurines.

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3 things about Walt Disney’s THE THREE CABALLEROS

Posted on February 21, 2014 by robchristopher

The Three Caballeros [1944] 1. “When they’re beak-to-beak, they can’t get cheek-to-cheek.” 2. Magenta Baia. 3. Calliope cacti.

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3 things about Walt Disney’s SALUDOS AMIGOS

Posted on February 21, 2014 by robchristopher

Saludos Amigos [1942] 1. Frolicking cows on the map of Argentina. 2. Perpetual motion below the equator. 3. Flamingo samba.

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