Monthly Archives: March 2015

A sample of notes to my colorist.

Posted on March 31, 2015 by robchristopher

As I’ve written before, color correction is one of the most important stages of finishing a film. Especially since it’s an art as least as much as a science. Earlier this week I watched a series of tests made my … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s MINISTRY OF FEAR

Posted on March 31, 2015 by robchristopher

Ministry of Fear [1943] 1. Cake crumbs on the seat, on the leg of his pants, on the floor of the train. 2. Seance: a circle. Astrological symbols on the floor like the numbers on a clockface. Dan Duryea’s fallen … Continue reading →

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3 things about Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen’s THE INTERVIEW

Posted on March 30, 2015 by robchristopher

The Interview [2014] 1. “That’s not the first rule of journalism! That’s the first rule of circuses and demolition derbies!” 2. Fake grapefruit. 3. Ten second sex scene.

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s SHINE A LIGHT

Posted on March 28, 2015 by robchristopher

Shine a Light [2008] 1. Marty begs for a set list. 2. “We’re both pretty lousy, but together we’re better than ten other men.” 3. Buddy Guy shows up and shows how it’s done. As someone who’s indifferent to the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Manoel de Oliveira’s BELLE TOUJOURS

Posted on March 26, 2015 by robchristopher

Belle Toujours [2006] 1. He notices her, cranes in for a better look. When he’s knows for sure it’s her, he smiles and leans back in his seat. 2. She snaps the box shut and says, “It doesn’t interest me … Continue reading →

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3 things about Budd Boetticher’s THE KILLER IS LOOSE

Posted on March 25, 2015 by robchristopher

The Killer Is Loose [1956] 1. “A .357 Magnum? He’s not after me, he’s after elephants!” 2. Cooking under duress. 3. Plaid woman’s raincoat.

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3 things about David Mamet’s REDBELT

Posted on March 24, 2015 by robchristopher

Redbelt [2008] 1. In one scene he moves a brandy snifter aside so that he can look Chet right in the eyes. Later, he slides an untouched glass of wine back and forth across the tablecloth to kill time. 2. … Continue reading →

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Sound, then vision.

Posted on March 24, 2015 by robchristopher

The soundtrack for the film is complete! Make that soundtracks: the theatrical version will have a three-channel soundtrack (left-center-right) while the “home video” (i.e. streaming) version will be in stereo. All the original live sound for the film was, of … Continue reading →

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s BELLE DE JOUR

Posted on March 23, 2015 by robchristopher

Belle de Jour [1967] 1. She walks through the autumn leaves and sits down alone on a park bench. From her purse she removes a handkerchief and blots a tear from her right eye. She goes back to see Madame … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ang Lee’s RIDE WITH THE DEVIL

Posted on March 23, 2015 by robchristopher

Ride with the Devil [1999] 1. He raises his hand and looks at it in wonder. No pinkie. 2. “How’s your rib?” “Not too fair. And your leg?” “The same.” 3. “Jacob Roedel.” The makings of a tear in his … Continue reading →

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