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3 things about Haskell Wexler’s MEDIUM COOL

Posted on August 5, 2009 by robchristopher

Medium Cool [1969] 1. They carefully capture footage and sound of a car accident, then walk back to their own car. One of them says, “We’d better call an ambulance.” 2. On the table, a cereal box of bran flakes. … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Gordon Green’s PINEAPPLE EXPRESS

Posted on August 5, 2009 by robchristopher

Pineapple Express [2008] 1. While watching 227 on TV he pops a strawberry into his mouth. 2. He spits out cat litter. 3. “Fuck Jeff Goldblum, man!”

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Posted on July 24, 2009 by robchristopher

William Friedkin’s THE FRENCH CONNECTION & Otto Preminger’s ANATOMY OF A MURDER (Classic Revival) Doc Films (University of Chicago) – Showtimes noted below To juxtapose is to connect, and to see these two masterpieces so close together is an awesome … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s BLUE VELVET

Posted on July 21, 2009 by robchristopher

Blue Velvet [1986] 1. The pendulum of  the clock in the Williams’ house never moves. 2. The neon sign in the window: THIS IS IT 3. Ben’s eyes widening as he utters the word “fuck.”

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3 Things

Posted on July 21, 2009 by robchristopher

Simon of the Desert [1965] 1. His hands are restored. Almost immediately he smacks his daughter on the back of her head. 2. “I just realized that I don’t always realize what I’m saying.” 3. He puffs on his pipe, … Continue reading →

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Folk Art of the 21st Century

Posted on July 20, 2009 by robchristopher

Here I write a bit about copyright vs. copyleft.

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3 Things

Posted on July 19, 2009 by robchristopher

On Golden Pond [1981] 1. Loons. Loons. And, yes, loons. 2. “We’ve been peeing indoors for forty years.” 3. He stumbles some distance before finally dropping the box of dishes.

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3 things about the Maysles Brothers’ GREY GARDENS

Posted on July 17, 2009 by robchristopher

Grey Gardens [1975] 1. Feeding the raccoons Wonder bread and cat food. 2. “This is concentrated ground.” “Consecrated.” 3. Jerry lies across the bed. Bored? Stoned?

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ALA Annual Conference

Posted on July 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Scored some great books on the cheap: the new Penguin Jazz Guide, a history of Sesame Street, a biography of Brian Eno, a book on Sebald. Stopped by the Seven Stories Press booth. It was a great show, but I’m … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s WILD AT HEART

Posted on July 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Wild at Heart [1990] 1. Flattened nose. 2. Calvin Lockheart’s tongue. 3. She looks as if she might swallow her hands, red fingernails and all.

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