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Author Archives: robchristopher
3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s CABIN IN THE SKY
Cabin in the Sky [1943] 1. She collapses into the rocking chair, her cheeks shining with tears. “Little Joe, Little Joe, Little Joe.” 2. A washing machine but no electricity to run it. 3. She snaps her fingers. “Brown! Isn’t … Continue reading
3 things about Alexander Payne’s NEBRASKA
Nebraska [2013] 1. The Tom Brokaw of Billings. 2. The corner of Pilcher/Plum. 3. She stands on top of the grave and hikes her skirt. “Look what you could’ve had if you hadn’t talked about wheat.”
3 things about Frank Perry’s DIARY OF A MAD HOUSEWIFE
Diary of a Mad Housewife [1970] 1. “You’ll notice I don’t allow myself to be ruled by a tube of tobacco.” 2. “Christ, don’t you ever put any ice in this thing?” 3. “Your mother wants to throw a poodle … Continue reading
3 things about John Landis’ COMING TO AMERICA
Coming to America [1988] 1. A tape outline of the blind man’s cane on the floor. 2. 3 grease spots left behind on the the couch. 3. “Your Highness, we haven’t gotten to that part.”
3 things about John Landis’ TRADING PLACES
Trading Places [1983] 1. Eating salmon through the beard. 2. “Beef jerky time!” 3. Simultaneously, all the traders exit the stalls.
3 things about Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne’s THE KID WITH A BIKE
The Kid with a Bike [2011] 1. “Will you call me?” “I don’t know. No.” He closes the door. 2. He stands in the corner, facing the wall, refusing to turn around. 3. “Don’t come here again,” his father tells … Continue reading
What the rough cut looks like.
Or at any rate, the boxes. A pal of mine who lives in Brooklyn recently shipped this back to me. It’s been sitting in his closet for several years now, since the last time I was able to watch it. … Continue reading
Happy Repeal Day!
Prohibition was officially repealed on December 5, 1933. I jiggered up the Babbitt Cocktail a few years ago to mark the occasion: Babbitt Cocktail 1 1/2 oz. Death’s Door gin 3/4 oz. Old Overholt rye whiskey 3/4 oz. Carpano Antica … Continue reading
3 things about Drew Associates’ ON THE ROAD WITH DUKE ELLINGTON
On the Road with Duke Ellington [1974] 1. “Every night we throw a house party, and I’m the guest of honor.” 2. Duke tells Louis Armstrong, “Well, you know, I get stage fright.” 3. “He will perform the new piece … Continue reading
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3 things about Paul Greengrass’ CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Captain Phillips [2013] 1. He offers them a fruit plate. 2. “You’re not just a fisherman.” 3. Even when the blindfold slips, he can’t bring himself to open his eyes.
