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3 things about Mike Leigh’s ANOTHER YEAR

Posted on April 25, 2013 by robchristopher

Another Year [2010] 1. While holding her baby, he asks, “Is the father a good man?” “He is.” “Nappy changer?” “-ish.” 2. He accidentally smacks her on the head with his bag, apologizes, flees the car. She jerkily drives away. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ken Russell’s ALTERED STATES

Posted on April 24, 2013 by robchristopher

Altered States [1980] 1. “She’s still crazy about him, he’s still crazy.” 2. Curious stained glass windows in the bathroom. They resemble his hallucinations. 3. Dissolving plasma lady.

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Pause of the Clock

Posted on April 23, 2013 by robchristopher

PAUSE OF THE CLOCK Federico García Lorca I sat down in a space of time. It was a backwater of silence, a white silence, a formidable ring wherein the stars collided with the twelve floating black numerals. (translation by Stanley … Continue reading →

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3 things about Charles Vidor’s GILDA

Posted on April 21, 2013 by robchristopher

Gilda [1946] 1. “I’m decent.” She adjusts a strap on her dress. 2. “Statistics show that there are more women in the world than anything else … except insects.” 3. The stooge hustles her through the crowd, then Johnny grabs … Continue reading →

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3 things about Douglas Sirk’s MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION

Posted on April 20, 2013 by robchristopher

Magnificent Obsession [1954] 1. “Easy? Where does that get you?” 2. From Bob to Rob to Bob. 3. “Please lie still. You must. Don’t get excited. Not today.” “May I get excited tomorrow?”

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3 things about Julia Loktev’s THE LONELIEST PLANET

Posted on April 19, 2013 by robchristopher

The Loneliest Planet [2011] 1. Orange hair, green wall. 2. The moment you realize they’ve been walking alongside a glacier. 3. He’s alone in the tent. The light from the campfire outside glows through the fabric. He tries on the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s NAQOYQATSI

Posted on April 15, 2013 by robchristopher

Naqoyqatsi [2002] 1. Smile, laugh, nod in agreement. 2. The whole table dives into the platter of pizza. 3. A lonely cello, the last remnant of human warmth. 3 other things. Trivia: this was the last film I ever saw … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Spielberg’s CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND

Posted on April 15, 2013 by robchristopher

Close Encounters of the Third Kind [1977] 1. “It looked like an ice cream cone.” “What flavor?” “Orange.” 2. Their house has a doggie door but no dog. 3. Alien landing site = Tycho excavation site in 2001: A Space … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Tolkin’s THE RAPTURE

Posted on April 12, 2013 by robchristopher

The Rapture [1991] 1. There are no decorations in her apartment, aside from a single framed picture on the floor which leans against the wall. 2. She picks out the perfect dress to wear to heaven. 3. “Forever.” She gradually … Continue reading →

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Mood Indigo for Roger Ebert

Posted on April 11, 2013 by robchristopher

Tonight there will be a memorial tribute at the Chicago Theater for Roger Ebert. Over at Chicagoist, photographer Art Shay has a lovely gallery and essay about his friendship with Ebert over the years. I’m still finding it hard to … Continue reading →

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