Monthly Archives: September 2017

Waking life.

Posted on September 28, 2017 by robchristopher

“One day it will have to be officially admitted that what we have christened reality is an even greater illusion than the world of dreams.” ― Salvador Dalí

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE

Posted on September 27, 2017 by robchristopher

That Obscure Object of Desire [1977] 1. The judge ponders his question for a moment and answers, “Probably.” 2. After they pass from one bedroom to the other, their clothing is different. 3. Eyes fastened on the needle of the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Billy Ray’s SECRET IN THEIR EYES

Posted on September 23, 2017 by robchristopher

Secret in Their Eyes [2015] 1. She rips off her forensic gloves and clutches her daughter’s body even closer. 2. The same booth day after day. 3. “You look a million years old.”

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3 things about James Fanizza’s SEBASTIAN

Posted on September 21, 2017 by robchristopher

Sebastian [2017] 1. They don’t bother to close the front door. 2. “I’m Meryl!” 3. An interesting mystery: why is the dead man’s wife at a gay bar? This film screens at REELING 35 on September 27.

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3 things about Ken Russell’s THE LAIR OF THE WHITE WORM

Posted on September 18, 2017 by robchristopher

The Lair of the White Worm [1988] 1. Pickled earthworms in aspic. 2. She submerges his head beneath the suds with the sole of her boot. 3. Citizen Kane reference.

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3 things about Colin Hanks’ ALL THINGS MUST PASS: THE RISE AND FALL OF TOWER RECORDS

Posted on September 16, 2017 by robchristopher

All Things Must Pass: The Rise and Fall of Tower Records [2015] 1. The first record Russ ever bought was “San Antonio Rose,” by Bob Wills. 35 cents. 2. A display: Sinatra–Basie: An Historic Musical First next to A Taste … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bertrand Bonello’s NOCTURAMA

Posted on September 14, 2017 by robchristopher

Nocturama [2016] 1. It opens like The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. 2. Mannequins of themselves. 3. The police never say a word and are not interested in making arrests.

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3 things about Mark Robson’s ROUGHSHOD

Posted on September 12, 2017 by robchristopher

Roughshod [1949] 1. An Irish miner. 2. Thanks to the echo in the valley, he dies before his dying words die out. 3. Closing line: “Is there any place in town a man could buy some gingham?”

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El Diablo punch.

Posted on September 9, 2017 by robchristopher

Tasked with creating a refreshing beverage for my brother’s wedding reception recently, I did the sensible thing and made some punch. I adapted the well known and dependably delicious original recipe (which possibly originated at Trader Vic’s, c. 1946). Pretty … Continue reading →

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s THE DISCREET CHARM OF THE BOURGEOISIE

Posted on September 7, 2017 by robchristopher

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie [1972] 1. “Did you see that? That was precisely not the way to drink a dry martini.” “You’re being hard on Maurice,” she protests. “He’s a commoner. He’s uneducated.” Then Don Rafael injects, “No … Continue reading →

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