Author Archives: robchristopher

Starting Out in the Evening [2007] 1. “If we get in an accident and die, I won’t be able to tip you well!” 2. She kisses his hand and he drops her coat. 3. The slap.

Hail the Conquering Hero [1944] 1. “Oh, I get it, you’re Daffy-dill from Dopeyville.” “No I’m not. I’m as sane as a Dane.” 2. “Those aren’t lies, they’re campaign promises. People expect ’em.” 3. “I’m not running on a platform of … Continue reading →

Che: Part One, The Argentine [2008] 1. He thanks Senator McCarthy for the Bay of Pigs invasion. 2. “Take out your math notebook.” 3. He changes his mind about the makeup and says, “Perhaps a little powder.” Che: Part Two, Guerrilla [2008] … Continue reading →

Seven Days in May [1964] 1. “You wanna dance?” “No thank ya, honey, I just had a hernia operation.” 2. John Houseman sits alone at a round table, covered with a white tablecloth, upon which is a bottle of wine, … Continue reading →

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 →