Monthly Archives: June 2014

3 things about Ben Cotner and Ryan White’s THE CASE AGAINST 8

Posted on June 12, 2014 by robchristopher

The Case Against 8 [2014] 1. Ted Olsen leaning against a stack of paper plates. 2. Scalia: “When did it become unconstitutional to exclude homosexual couples from marriage? 1791? 1868, when the 14th Amendment was adopted?” Olson: “When did it … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE BIRDS

Posted on June 10, 2014 by robchristopher

The Birds [1963] 1. The lovebirds tilt from side to side. 2. Three southern fried chickens. 3. They don’t even close the front door. 3 other things.

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3 things about John Sturges’ MAROONED

Posted on June 9, 2014 by robchristopher

Marooned [1969] 1. “We’ve been in this business for ten years, and I’ve learned the best thing is for us girls to keep our feelings to ourselves and let the men get on with their work.” 2. They enter a … Continue reading →

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It’s like writing.

Posted on June 8, 2014 by robchristopher

As many have pointed out, editing is a lot like writing. I’d go even further and say that it’s also a lot like rewriting, which I guess should be self-evident but is easy to lose sight of when you’re not … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ralph Fiennes’ CORIOLANUS

Posted on June 8, 2014 by robchristopher

Coriolanus [2011] 1. Fidelus TV. 2. “Go, get you home, you fragments.” 3. Dusty black suit.

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3 things about Ang Lee’s THE ICE STORM

Posted on June 4, 2014 by robchristopher

The Ice Storm [1997] 1. Jim Croce skipping. “Is that my record? You have messed with my shit, Charles.” 2. She tests the stiffness of the whip. 3. In the final moment, what is Paul thinking? That they’re getting a … Continue reading →

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Happy Negroni Week!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by robchristopher

Okay, perhaps it’s just a Campari-created celebration, but it’s for a good cause. I couldn’t resist posting my recipe. Truth be told, I’ve enjoyed many Negronis many different ways. (Does that make me promiscuous?) But this is how I like … Continue reading →

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3 things about Spike Jonze’s BEING JOHN MALKOVICH

Posted on June 2, 2014 by robchristopher

Being John Malkovich [1999] 1. “And 50 other lines to get in a girl’s pants.” 2. Lounge singer Malkovich. 3. He lies alone in bed. The fitted sheet has pulled away, exposing the mattress. Still brilliant after all these years.

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