Author Archives: robchristopher

3 things about Edward Cline’s MILLION DOLLAR LEGS

Million Dollar Legs [1932] 1. In Klopstokia everyone is named either George or Angela. 2. Ben Turpin as coat-rack. 3. A lever marked “Ham on Rye.” Another marked “With Mustard.”

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about STEELYARD BLUES

Steelyard Blues [1973] 1. Peter Boyle munches on a pane of broken glass. 2. Peter Boyle does a Brando impression. 3. Peter Boyle holds up the bullet which he’s removed from the machine gun. “I just wanted to see where … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

3 things about TOM ZE: ASTRONAUTA LIBERTADO

Tom Zé: Astronauta Libertado [2009] 1. “You’ve got to make music that people will listen to while they do the dishes.” 2. He appeared on the Brazilian TV show “Ladder to Success” playing a song called “Ramp to Failure.” 3. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about THE AMERICANIZATION OF EMILY

The Americanization of Emily [1964] 1. Dialog I never thought I’d hear Julie Andrews say: “I’m sticky, Charlie. I’m sticky as hell.” 2. He carefully drapes the coat on the coat-stand before tending to the rear admiral’s sanity. 3. “The only … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

3 things about THE BAD SLEEP WELL

The Bad Sleep Well [1960] 1. A single black rose sticks out of a window on the seventh floor. 2. The taxi driver makes a token attempt to give him his change, then smiles and pockets it before driving away. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

3 things about THE BLUES BROTHERS

The Blues Brothers [1980] 1. She gently blows on her freshly painted nails and then carefully opens the flamethrower manual. 2. “Who wants an Orange Whip? Orange Whip? Orange Whip? Get us three Orange Whips.” 3. He removes a slice … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about GUY AND MADELINE ON A PARK BENCH

Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench [2009] 1. On the crowded subway car, she slips her fingers into his pocket. 2. “I’m sick and tired of talking about Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan.” 3. They look over at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Rob’s Mai Tai

How do I make them? Here’s how. EDIT: No it’s not! Here’s how.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

3 things about THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING WOMAN

The Incredible Shrinking Woman [1981] 1. Faucet on the forehead. 2. “We’re saved! We’re saved! This is my shopping center!” 3. In the rainbow-colored puddle of chemicals, something stirs. This satiric precursor to Safe is finally available on DVD.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 1 Comment

3 things about John Glen’s A VIEW TO A KILL

A View to a Kill [1985] 1. Grace Jones is pinned to the mat. She gnashes her teeth. 2. Christopher Walken: “More! More powah!” 3. He retrieves a bundle of dynamite, conveniently located in the airship’s dynamite locker.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment