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Author Archives: robchristopher
3 things about David Cronenberg’s COSMOPOLIS
Cosmopolis [2012] 1. “Put a stick of gum in your mouth and try not to chew it.” 2. “Money has lost its narrative quality the way painting did once upon a time.” They continue their conversation without interruption even as … Continue reading
3 things about Stanley Kramer’s IT’S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World [1963] 1. He tiptoes along the side of the road, peeks around the bend. 2. “What if something happens?!” “What could happen to an Old Fashioned?” 3. Myer gets caught in a Murphy … Continue reading
Cap Haitien Rum and Honey.
My first taste of this straightforward and delightful cocktail from Charles Baker’s classic book Jigger, Beaker and Glass came courtesy of Paul McGee at Three Dots and a Dash. He shared his formulation with me, and I adapted it for … Continue reading
3 things about Derek Jarman’s THE TEMPEST
The Tempest [1979] 1. He emerges from the sea, naked, carrying a sword. 2. A crystal ball surrounded by glowing candles. 3. The sailors throw bunches of flower petals into the air.
Pete Seeger’s letter.
It’s a weird coincidence that Pete Seeger has passed away at the very moment I’m resuming work on Pause of the Clock. One of his songs served as an early creative spark for the movie. I dug out the letter … Continue reading
Pete Seeger.
What an amazing guy. I have my own story about him, which I will save until I have more time to write it out properly. Till then, just drop what you’re doing and listen to The Bells of Rhymney.
“His book is like viewers’ advisory: a book filled with extraordinary and eclectic films to whet your cinematic appetite.”
Check out the rest of the book review at Reel Librarians.
3 things about John Huston’s THE AFRICAN QUEEN
The African Queen [1951] 1. “‘What an absurd idea.’ ‘What an absurd idea.’ Lady, you got ten absurd ideas for my one.” 2. Leeches. Salt. 3. A flock of empty gin bottles bobbing in the river.
3 things about Todd Haynes’ VELVET GOLDMINE
Velvet Goldmine [1998] 1. Gatefold sleeve. Wrapped from the waist down in crushed red velvet. 2. “It’s funny how beautiful people are when they’re walking out the door.” 3. Coils of microphone cable on the stage’s scuffed wood floor. He … Continue reading
End of film. End of film?
Paramount has just become the first studio to announce that it will no longer distribute film prints. This means that each forthcoming movie from Paramount, regardless of whether it was produced on film or video, will only be shown digitally … Continue reading
