Monthly Archives: March 2017

Wait. You’ve already recorded the soundtrack?

Posted on March 13, 2017 by robchristopher

Might I suggest you click play before reading this entry? Fellow filmmakers as well as some friends of mine have been surprised when they hear that I’ve already recorded the music for the soundtrack of my next film. After all, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Lawrence Kasdan’s BODY HEAT

Posted on March 12, 2017 by robchristopher

Body Heat [1981] 1. Wind chime racket signifies lust. 2. Always two glasses of iced tea. 3. Special order high school yearbook.

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3 things about AKIRA KUROSAWA’S DREAMS

Posted on March 12, 2017 by robchristopher

Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams [1990] 1. The rippling of the flag in the wind sounds like a crackling fire. 2. Bright red wagon wheels leaning against a barn. 3. He drops the mutant rose to the ground and indifferently crushes it … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s SOLARIS

Posted on March 11, 2017 by robchristopher

Solaris [2002] 1. “It brings out the red in my eyes.” 2. In bed, naked, lying on his stomach, eating noodles from a bowl. 3. Reaching towards the boy’s hand. 3 other things.

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3 things about Michael Dudok de Wit’s THE RED TURTLE

Posted on March 10, 2017 by robchristopher

The Red Turtle [2016] 1. A millipede traverses his foot. 2. They lie on a flattened section of grass and clean fish. 3. He swims to the the crest of a huge wave which is suspended in the air.

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3 things about John Cassavetes’ THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE (1978 version)

Posted on March 6, 2017 by robchristopher

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie [1978] 1. Gambling debts: first “not just a piece of paper,” then “just paper.” 2. At the restaurant, an off color limerick. 3. What is the white goo in Mr. Sophistication’s hair? Greasepaint? 3 … Continue reading →

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3 things about Joel & Ethan Coen’s BLOOD SIMPLE.

Posted on March 5, 2017 by robchristopher

Blood Simple. [1983] 1. “If the pay’s right, and it’s legal, I’ll do it.” “It’s not strictly legal.” “If the pay’s right, I’ll do it.” 2. Fish gradually changing color. 3. Ticking alarm clock in her bed.

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