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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s BORN TO BE BAD

Posted on September 13, 2013 by robchristopher

Born to be Bad [1950] 1. An artist’s studio with a view remarkably similar to Madge’s apartment in Vertigo. 2. “How many times do you I have to tell you that you love me?” 3. He discreetly changes the price … Continue reading →

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Mark your calendar.

Posted on September 12, 2013 by robchristopher

On October 10 I’ll be chatting with author/poet Barry Gifford on the release of his new book The Roy Stories. It’s 7:00pm at the Book Cellar. And don’t forget that the night before, the Gene Siskel Film Center will be … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gabe Klinger’s DOUBLE PLAY: JAMES BENNING AND RICHARD LINKLATER

Posted on September 8, 2013 by robchristopher

Double Play: James Benning and Richard Linklater [2013] 1. He flaps his hand around in the air like a paddle. “In the end, we’ll all be shaken off like fleas.” 2. First he buys the property in the mountains and … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brandon Cronenberg’s ANTIVIRAL

Posted on September 8, 2013 by robchristopher

Antiviral [2012] 1. Biological communion. 2. He rolls up his sleeve to display his collection of skin grafts. 3. An arm rail. Literally.

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3 things about Woody Allen’s ANOTHER WOMAN

Posted on September 5, 2013 by robchristopher

Another Woman [1988] 1. She stands absolutely still, listening. Breathing very hard. 2. A small rectangle of light until they flip the switch in the hallway, walk towards the camera. 3. He pats an imaginary strand of her hair back … Continue reading →

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s AFTER HOURS

Posted on September 3, 2013 by robchristopher

After Hours [1985] 1. He slowly flips over the bill, upon which she has written, “Help! I hate this job!” 2. The fire hydrant on the corner gushes onto the empty street. 3. “Is that all there is to a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Edgar Wright’s THE WORLD’S END

Posted on September 2, 2013 by robchristopher

The World’s End [2013] 1. Dr. Ink. Drink. 2. “I’ve just punched my wedding ring out of a robot’s stomach!” 3. Soccer ball as a prosthetic head.

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Harry Belafonte, Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum.

Posted on September 1, 2013 by robchristopher

The eve of the end of the Old West: a new breed of outlaw has infiltrated the frontier. In the town of Sharpton, Harry Belafonte uses the town’s bank as his own private slush fund, making withdrawals whenever he pleases … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Lisberger’s TRON

Posted on September 1, 2013 by robchristopher

TRON [1982] 1. A cameo from Pac-Man. 2. Spitting image of Bill Gates. 3. “Computers and the programs will start thinking and the people will stop.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Sam Peckinpah’s BRING ME THE HEAD OF ALFREDO GARCIA

Posted on August 31, 2013 by robchristopher

Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia [1974] 1. After picking out some crabs, he pours the bottle of tequila down his boxer shorts. 2. “You guys are definitely … on my shitlist.” 3. A unique carry on. Hopefully the … Continue reading →

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