Monthly Archives: February 2015

3 things about John Cassavetes’ A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Posted on February 27, 2015 by robchristopher

A Woman Under the Influence [1974] 1. At different moments, both Mabel and Nick ask someone what time it is without receiving an answer. 2. “Tell me what you want me to be, I can be anything.” 3. He can’t … Continue reading →

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Scorpion Bowl punch.

Posted on February 26, 2015 by robchristopher

At our annual Oscars party this year … I was nowhere to be found. A snowstorm in Colorado grounded my flight. But the party went on without me, including the punch I’d planned on serving. It’s an adaptation of Steven … Continue reading →

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Clock: unpaused!

Posted on February 26, 2015 by robchristopher

With less than 60 minutes to spare, this morning my Kickstarter was fully funded! When I dreamt last night that Shohei Imamura put in a pledge, I knew things would turn out fine.

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All’s well that ends well.

Posted on February 25, 2015 by robchristopher

With 19 hours to go, my film is 79% funded. But Kickstarter is all or nothing. If tomorrow morning the project is still only 79% funded, or if it’s 80% funded, or 95% or 99% funded, I won’t get a … Continue reading →

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Three two seven five.

Posted on February 23, 2015 by robchristopher

99 backers $11,725 pledged of $15,000 goal 78% funded! A measly $3275 is all that stands in the way of finishing a film I began 20 years ago. Aren’t you curious to see what it’s like? There are only 60 hours left! … Continue reading →

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3 things about Allan Dwan’s THE RIVER’S EDGE

Posted on February 22, 2015 by robchristopher

The River’s Edge [1957] 1. Housecleaning attire: Daisy Dukes, skintight blouse, high-heeled shoes with powder puffs on them. 2. He looks at the silver case that contains the money and says, “What’s in the case?” “Change of underwear.” “You must … Continue reading →

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Funding update: 3 days to go.

Posted on February 22, 2015 by robchristopher

90 backers $10,434 pledged of $15,000 goal 69% funded! Jumpin’ pumpkins! But in order to get any money at all, I have to get to 100%. The best reason to pledge now? Through the generosity of an anonymous backer, all … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ray Milland’s HOSTILE WITNESS

Posted on February 21, 2015 by robchristopher

Hostile Witness [1968] 1. No one grimaces like Ray Milland. Ray Milland invented the grimace. When he reacts to something going badly, or some fool saying something idiotic, he looks as if a brand new ulcer had suddenly sprouted in … Continue reading →

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Those things about us and our relationships that technology can’t touch.

Posted on February 20, 2015 by robchristopher

“Pause of the Clock,” Chicago director Rob Christopher’s film about young adults who confront the struggle for identity and push the boundaries of trust, recently wrapped a production schedule that spanned almost two decades. “It’s a film about friendship, secrets, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gerd Oswald’s CRIME OF PASSION

Posted on February 20, 2015 by robchristopher

Crime of Passion [1957] 1. She fingers the lapel of his coat and says, “Tell me Bill, how many elbows have you had poked in your eye?” 2. As she waits anxiously in the booth for Bill to join her, … Continue reading →

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