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Author Archives: robchristopher
Oxide and cello.
As I mentioned a few days ago, all of the original sound rolls for Pause of the Clock have now been transferred. And aside from that missing roll, I think it’s all in pretty solid shape. It’s really been something … Continue reading
3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s OCEAN’S TWELVE
Ocean’s Twelve [2004] 1. Benedict and Linus have a conversation in a car. Behind them, a blurry Newberry Library. 2. She sighs, removes the pillow from her dress, places it on the bench and sits on it. 3. A hotel … Continue reading
3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s OCEAN’S ELEVEN
Ocean’s Eleven [2001] 1. He weighs the ring in his hand, not sure what to do with it. 2. They meet for a drink at Emmit’s Pub. 3. “Ted Nugent called, he wants his shirt back.”
3 things about Ang Lee’s EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN
Eat Drink Man Woman [1994] 1. A wall with dozens of knives of all different shapes and sizes. 2. He breaks open the clay figure with a hatchet and unwraps the bundle of food. 3. As she puffs away on … Continue reading
Soundend.
All the original sound rolls have been transferred. More details later.
I sat down in a space of time.
Tchavdar Georgiev recites “Pause of the Clock,” the poem by Federico García Lorca which inspired my movie:
3 things about Douglas Tirola’s HEY BARTENDER
Hey Bartender [2013] 1. The bar was built in such a way that anyone seated at the bar can see everyone else seated at the bar. “People get laid at bars. At least, in the bars that we design.” 2. … Continue reading
3 things about John Carpenter’s STARMAN
Starman [1984] 1. Hair fibers in a photo album. Zoom in to the DNA level. 2. “‘Beautiful’ is better than ‘fantastic,’ better than dutch apple pie. The best. The best.” 3. Red light, snowflakes, lasers.
3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE MORNING AFTER
The Morning After [1986] 1. “He had a heart attack?” “Yeah, from the knife in his chest.” 2. She gets a check for $200 cashed by Bruce Vilanch. 3. Between the modular sofa and the jacuzzi is a gas fireplace … Continue reading
3 things about Hilary Brougher’s STEPHANIE DALEY
Stephanie Daley [2006] 1. Acne. Dissonant marching band. 2. Fluid cascading down the side of her ski boot. 3. “Thank you.” A hug. Tears roll down her face and are absorbed by Lydie’s sweater.