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3 Things

Posted on June 27, 2009 by robchristopher

Henry Fool [1997] 1. On the kitchen counter, tupperware stacked on top of a green plastic Jell-o mold. 2. She plops a toy truck in front of the child. “Play,” she says, and walks away. He kicks it over gently. … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on June 21, 2009 by robchristopher

The Lower Depths [1957] 1. “How can you go to hell when you’re already there?” 2. Amid the commotion he pockets a cake of soap. 3. She runs over to the wall and beats on it with her fists.

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Posted on June 20, 2009 by robchristopher

I had the famous, original Don the Beachcomber’s Zombie last night. Which was awesome. But then I had another. Uh oh.

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3 things about George Cukor’s A STAR IS BORN

Posted on June 19, 2009 by robchristopher

A Star Is Born [1954] 1. Judy tosses a salad. 2. He gulps down a double scotch, hunches over the bar, presses his fists into his face. 3. Jail transport elevator rises. On the left side of the frame we see … Continue reading →

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trip

Posted on June 17, 2009 by robchristopher

Whoa. I took the plunge and bought plane tickets to LA so I can see Grace Jones at the Hollywood Bowl on July 26. I figure I may never get another chance to see her perform. Seems doubtful she’d ever … Continue reading →

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s AFTER HOURS

Posted on June 17, 2009 by robchristopher

After Hours [1985] 1. “That was rude of you, Paul.” Horst, eyeliner. 2. “Wait. Just a minute.” She quickly gets up and puts on a Joni Mitchell record. 3. He’s standing at the urinal when he notices the graffiti on … Continue reading →

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video

Posted on June 16, 2009 by robchristopher

My interview with Lucas Hilderbrand, author of Inherent Vice: Bootleg Histories of Videotape and Copyright

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Posted on June 15, 2009 by robchristopher

There’s a heavy nova going down in Iran, right now, at this very moment, and the traditional media are lumbering along with vague, stale coverage. Meanwhile The Daily Dish is firing on all cylinders with an aggregation of real-time coverage … Continue reading →

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3 things about Satyajit Ray’s PATHER PANCHALI

Posted on June 15, 2009 by robchristopher

Pather Panchali [1955] 1. She tries to rouse her auntie, who is resting on her haunches. The body falls over. Stiff as a board. 2. They follow the sweet-seller through the jungle. Their reflections in a pool of water. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bruce Pittman’s HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II

Posted on June 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II [1987] 1. An awfully large neon budget for a high school prom. 2. He’s electrocuted by the computer and gore splatters across the monitor. 3. Craig’s hairdo and hair color seem to change with every … Continue reading →

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