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I have 2 tickets for House of Blues tonight …

Posted on June 9, 2009 by robchristopher

I can’t go, so … 2 tickets, general admission: Sly & Robbie & the Taxi Gang "Summer Breeze Tour 2009" Also appearing: Heavyweight Dub Champion House of Blues Chicago, Chicago, IL Tue, Jun 9, 2009: doors open at 7:30 PM, … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s NAKED LUNCH

Posted on June 8, 2009 by robchristopher

Naked Lunch [1991] 1. “He left.” “Not before cumming, I hope.” “He’s on junk. He doesn’t cum.” “Not before you came, I hope.” “I’m on bug powder. I don’t need to cum.” 2. Dr. Benway drapes half of the mask … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on June 8, 2009 by robchristopher

Dumbo [1941] 1. As the camera pulls back a mountainside comes into view.  Abstract brown wash.2. Clumps of pink elephants drift down and transform into clouds. Morning.3. "Gaining a little weight, aren’t you honey?"

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Posted on June 7, 2009 by robchristopher

Movable Type sucks. What should I instead?

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3 things about George A. Romero’s DAWN OF THE DEAD

Posted on June 7, 2009 by robchristopher

Dawn of the Dead [1978] 1. Signs at the mall indicate a Christmas Clearance Sale. 2. High-tech turntable. 3. Fran exchanges a melancholy look with Baseball Zombie.

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3 Things

Posted on June 7, 2009 by robchristopher

The Straight Story [1999] 1. Rainy night. The small house, as seen from above. Toylike. Lightning flashes. Dissolve to green grass — for a brief moment it resembles streaks of green water.2. "My god, you must be thirsty!"3. The mower … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on June 7, 2009 by robchristopher

The Straight Story [1999] 1. Rainy night. The small house, as seen from above. Toylike. Lightning flashes. Dissolve to green grass — for a brief moment it resembles streaks of green water.2. "My god, you must be thirsty!"3. The mower … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

Posted on June 6, 2009 by robchristopher

The Man Who Knew Too Much [1956] 1. “Sewing machines! It looks just like on television.” 2. Bernard fixes her a drink. She brings the glass to her lips but doesn’t take a sip. Then she puts the glass down … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

Posted on June 6, 2009 by robchristopher

The Man Who Knew Too Much [1956] 1. “Sewing machines! It looks just like on television.” 2. Bernard fixes her a drink. She brings the glass to her lips but doesn’t take a sip. Then she puts the glass down … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brian De Palma’s THE UNTOUCHABLES

Posted on June 6, 2009 by robchristopher

The Untouchables [1987] 1. Roosevelt University as the stand-in for the Lexington Hotel. 2. Nitti carries a card from the Mayor. 3. “I told him his name was in the ledger.”

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