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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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3 things about Tom Ford’s NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

Posted on February 27, 2017 by robchristopher

Nocturnal Animals [2016] 1. It’s a Renaissance painting and then she turns over and answers the phone; it’s her mother calling. 2. “‘Who? Who?’ Are you an owl?” 3. A second drink grows watery. She realizes.

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3 things about Barry Jenkins’ MOONLIGHT

Posted on February 26, 2017 by robchristopher

Moonlight [2016] 1. He picks up the crack pipe and examines it curiously. 2. The breeze. 3. Grandma rules.

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3 things about Michael Curtiz’ CASABLANCA

Posted on February 25, 2017 by robchristopher

Casablanca [1942] 1. “Only one answer can take care of all our questions.” 2. A trio of coupe glasses on top of the piano. 3. Their footprints reveal puddles on the tarmac. 3 other things.

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3 things about Raoul Peck’s I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO

Posted on February 22, 2017 by robchristopher

I Am Not Your Negro [2016] 1. Apology montage. 2. Gary Cooper, Doris Day, lynchings. 3. “The story of the Negro in America is the story of America. It is not a pretty story.”

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3 things about Robert Rossen’s LILITH

Posted on February 21, 2017 by robchristopher

Lilith [1964] 1. Passionate embrace/water flashes. 2. “Principles, Mr. Bruce, must be examined.” 3. He catches the two women in a barn.

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Behind the sounds of ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on February 20, 2017 by robchristopher

Over the weekend I had the immense pleasure of working with a brilliant ensemble of musicians to lay down the score for Roy’s World. This is the first time I’ve ever been able to collaborate in this way: working with … Continue reading →

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Run through.

Posted on February 17, 2017 by robchristopher

A few shots from last night’s rehearsal. We head into the studio today!

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