Monthly Archives: November 2016

3 things about David Mackenzie’s HELL OR HIGH WATER

Posted on November 30, 2016 by robchristopher

Hell or High Water [2016] 1. “Do you want to read about these bank robberies, or just sit there and let Alzheimer’s take its course?” 2. He’s stripped off his disguise except for the powder blue latex gloves. His hands … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Carrying on.

Posted on November 22, 2016 by robchristopher

I’d like to share a moment from an interview I did with Barry Gifford earlier this year that will be used in my upcoming film Roy’s World: One thing I have to say is that neither my mother nor my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Jennifer Phang’s ADVANTAGEOUS

Posted on November 21, 2016 by robchristopher

Advantageous [2015] 1. The sound of rain gently tapping on the windows. 2. Sitting beside the Christmas tree, eating a pecan pie straight from the pie tin. 3. Holographic ID card.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about William Wyler’s HOW TO STEAL A MILLION

Posted on November 20, 2016 by robchristopher

How to Steal a Million [1966] 1. She tells him the bad news. He drags the bar cart with him over to his chair. 2. “Well, for one thing, it gives Givenchy a night off.” 3. Sweat pours onto his … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Not worth reading.

Posted on November 20, 2016 by robchristopher

“Every book has sentences in it the writer hates, that the writer cannot get rid of, that the writer cannot live without. Any writer who cuts out every sentence that he hates is a writer not worth reading.” — Daniel … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s MEEK’S CUTOFF

Posted on November 17, 2016 by robchristopher

Meek’s Cutoff [2010] 1. The woman wades across the river, holding the birdcage above her head. 2. Spiderwebs trembling in the breeze. 3. “I’ll leave the wagerin’ to men like you.” 3 other things.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Terence Young’s DR. NO

Posted on November 14, 2016 by robchristopher

Dr. No [1962] 1. Holding the spider cage at arm’s length, he leaves the room. 2. “I wouldn’t want you to get dishpan hands.” 3. So, basically 007 gets of a jam by deliberately causing a nuclear meltdown. And it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about René Cardona Jr.’s CYCLONE

Posted on November 12, 2016 by robchristopher

Cyclone [1978] 1. 20 minutes before landing, the flight attendant serves everyone coffee, including the children. 2. They pass the newborn child around the boat. 3. Arthur Kennedy seems to have been dubbed by two or three different people. Sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The most important thing to remember today.

Posted on November 10, 2016 by robchristopher

Progress always arises out of conflict.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

3 things about Quentin Tarantino’s DJANGO UNCHAINED

Posted on November 9, 2016 by robchristopher

Django Unchained [2012] 1. “Kill white people and get paid for it? What’s not to like?” 2. Russ Tamblyn as a doctor. 3. He lets his cane fall to the floor and then straightens his back. If Tarantino ever makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment