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Author Archives: robchristopher
3 things about Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey [2012] 1. “Think of a furnace with wings.” 2. A rift appears in the floor of the cave. 3. The Lonely Mountain = Paramount logo.
3 things about Peter Godfrey’s CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT
Christmas in Connecticut [1945] 1. He sniffs the air, then simultaneously drops his suitcase, declares “I’m hungry!” and dashes into the kitchen. 2. She bends over to pick up her glove. He looks at the cow admiringly and says, “Nice … Continue reading
Sometimes, I go by Bob.
Check out my appearance on Chicago Tonight. I must admit, it was strange to wear all that makeup. Though I did get that Floridian tan I’d always wanted … Find the book with the help of this awesome Goodreads page.
3 things about Mike Nichols’ CARNAL KNOWLEDGE
Carnal Knowledge [1971] 1. Bullshit artist. 2. “You tell Sandy that if he so much as touches that tub of lard in there, he shouldn’t come home tonight.” 3. She nonchalantly tucks the money into a metal jar, goes back … Continue reading
3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s THE GODFATHER
The Godfather [1972] 1. An ad for Cinzano painted on a wall. 2. “Women and children can be weak, men can’t.” 3. Shoe through the windshield. 3 other things.
3 things about Martin Scorsese’s BRINGING OUT THE DEAD
Bringing Out the Dead [1999] 1. “The city doesn’t discriminate. It kills everyone.” 2. Shakes his head. Bloody dreds. 3. A trail of fish flopping around on the carpet.
3 things about I LOVE YOU AGAIN
I Love You Again [1940] 1. The original “Dancing With Myself.” 2. She takes the wad of cash from him and says, “Don’t wake me up, just let me keep on dreaming.” 3. “I’ve always said a man should stick … Continue reading
3 things about George Edwards’ THE ATTIC
The Attic [1980] 1. “Getting. Laid.” 2. She takes off the party hat, puts in on the table and slips on her coat. When she turns around to say goodbye, her cheeks are shiny with tears. 3. Briefly, she puts … Continue reading
3 things about Walt Disney’s DUMBO
Dumbo [1941] 1. She spanks the kid using her trunk. 2. He uses Dumbo’s teardrop to lather up. 3. Headline: “DUMBOMBERS FOR DEFENSE.” 3 other things.
Bill Murray as FDR?!
It’s the best thing about Hyde Park on Hudson, an otherwise rather pedestrian historical drama. My full take.
