Monthly Archives: March 2014

3 things about Mike Hodges’ GET CARTER

Posted on March 11, 2014 by robchristopher

Get Carter [1971] 1. Underneath the bed, a chamberpot and a shotgun. 2. Hairy-faced git. 3. A reel of 16mm film in an envelope on its way to the vice squad of Scotland Yard.

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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s VISITORS

Posted on March 8, 2014 by robchristopher

Visitors [2013] 1. Crumbling clown head. 2. Pinch. 3. Corporate totems tumble amidst the garbage.

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE DEADLY AFFAIR

Posted on March 7, 2014 by robchristopher

The Deadly Affair [1966] 1. He silently watches her fix herself a cup of tea. He neither asks for one himself, nor does she offer one. 2. “You never said that. Additionally, I never heard you.” 3. His hands gripping … Continue reading →

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In which I am described as Chicago’s resident tikiphile.

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robchristopher

Really? Aww shucks. Here Comes The Bum! I’ve already written about why you ought to come out to Three Dots and a Dash this Sunday evening. But here’s the convincer: they’ve asked me to DJ! Yes, from 5 till 9ish … Continue reading →

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Marker.

Posted on March 5, 2014 by robchristopher

I’ve just finished my first assembly edit. 93 minutes. In the grand scheme of things, that means very little. But it feels worth noting.

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So Long Hudson punch.

Posted on March 3, 2014 by robchristopher

Last night we hosted our annual Oscars party, a wistful occasion because it’ll be the last one in our current apartment. We moved here in 2002. When our lease is up in May, we’re decamping to new digs. So for … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sydney Pollack’s ABSENCE OF MALICE

Posted on March 2, 2014 by robchristopher

Absence of Malice [1981] 1. “And the other’s I’m gonna have somebody’s ass in my briefcase.” 2. Spilled coffee, computer printouts. 3. He’s a connoisseur of fine wines but when it comes to beer, he exclusively drinks Budweiser.

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3 things about Joe Dante’s THE ‘BURBS

Posted on March 1, 2014 by robchristopher

The ‘Burbs [1989] 1. “I’m going to go do something productive. I’m going to go watch television.” 2. The sound of sardines. 3. Credit cards melted together.

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