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3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s THE MASTER

Posted on November 8, 2020 by robchristopher

The Master [2012] 1. “It didn’t work for him and it’s not going to work for you.” 2. “Excuse me.” “Excuse me.” 3. “What do you want, Helen?!” 3 other things.

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3 things about George A. Romero’s THE CRAZIES

Posted on November 3, 2020 by robchristopher

The Crazies [1973] 1. She pulls back the sheet. “Mommy?” 2. Rectangle of ultraviolet lights illuminating the ground. 3. She calmly resumes her knitting.

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3 things about Karl Freund’s THE MUMMY

Posted on November 2, 2020 by robchristopher

The Mummy [1932] 1. Glowing pinspot lights on the eyes. 2. Trailing bandages, unhinged laughter. 3. Female deity Isis to the rescue.

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NaNoWriMo 2020

Posted on November 1, 2020 by robchristopher

Here I go! Cuz, why not. NaNoWriMo started today and so did my gay holiday romance “Shopping on Christmas Eve.” Only 50,000 words to go until December 1. December 2011: the big holiday is right around the corner and the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Stephanie Rothman’s THE VELVET VAMPIRE

Posted on November 1, 2020 by robchristopher

The Velvet Vampire [1971] 1. She’s still waiting for that drink. 2. “She’s a desert freak. I’m a Susie freak!” 3. Helpful mob armed with crucifixes.

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3 things about Todd Phillips’s JOKER

Posted on October 28, 2020 by robchristopher

Joker [2019] 1. Climbing inside the refrigerator. 2. Oversized white briefs. 3. So now we know: Bruce Wayne’s parents were murdered after a screening of Zorro, the Gay Blade. A film so bereft of originality, insight, and surprise it almost … Continue reading →

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3 things about Luchina Fisher’s MAMA GLORIA

Posted on October 27, 2020 by robchristopher

Mama Gloria [2020] 1. A parade of high heels in broad daylight. 2. Reuniting with her former prom date. 3. Under-the-table surgeries at Cook County Hospital.

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3 things about Denis Villeneuve’s BLADE RUNNER 2049

Posted on October 26, 2020 by robchristopher

Blade Runner 2049 [2017] 1. Giant videoscreen shopping kiosk. 2. Dead eye retina scan. 3. Hologram Liberace. 3 other things.

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3 things about Roberto Rossellini’s EUROPA ’51

Posted on October 25, 2020 by robchristopher

Europa ’51 [1952] 1. A blood clot. 2. “Why are you going out of your way for me?” 3. Behind a barred window, looking down upon them.

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A playlist for reading.

Posted on October 24, 2020 by robchristopher

I created a Spotify playlist for Barry Gifford’s Roy stories, filled with many tunes he references directly in the stories as well as others from the period that vibe well with his words. Check it out!

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