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3 Things

Posted on May 18, 2009 by robchristopher

Star Trek [2009] 1. Gratuitous hot rod sequence. 2. "Are you from the future? … Do they still have sandwiches there?"3. Spock gets a single raised eyebrow. Overall reaction? Eh. The best thing I can say about it is that … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 18, 2009 by robchristopher

Saw Star Trek yesterday, and to be honest I’m having some difficulty coming up with my usual 3 Things.

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Posted on May 18, 2009 by robchristopher

The Myth of Chinese Restaurants

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3 Things

Posted on May 17, 2009 by robchristopher

The American Friend [1977] 1. Nicholas Ray wearing sneakers and white socks, and an eyepatch.2. She begins to open the package, then thinks better of it and puts it in a drawer.3. He threads the man’s neck through the loop … Continue reading →

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3 things about Lewis Allen’s DESERT FURY

Posted on May 15, 2009 by robchristopher

Desert Fury [1947] 1. Mary Astor’s squiggle blouse. 2. The glowing red edges of the steering wheel. 3. “She only calls me that when she wants something from me.” “I do want something from you! I want you to kiss me!” … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on May 13, 2009 by robchristopher

Leatherheads [2008] 1. "You’re the kind of cocktail that comes on like sugar but gives you a kick in the head."2. He knows the jig is up. Jonathan Pryce adjusts his tie and turns the gesture into a shrug, sheepishly … Continue reading →

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David Byrne coolness

Posted on May 12, 2009 by robchristopher

New live David Byrne EP available!

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Posted on May 11, 2009 by robchristopher

Over the weekend I also saw Star Trek: The Motion Picture, The Planet of the Apes, 2001: A Space Odyssey and The Brother From Another Planet. But I’m not doing my 3 Things for those. Wasn’t taking notes, hehe.

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3 things about Christian Marquand’s CANDY

Posted on May 11, 2009 by robchristopher

Candy [1968] 1. “I’d give my right arm.” “You know, he’s left-handed.” 2. James Coburn enters the operating theater wearing white loafers. 3. Fake snow stuck to her eyelashes. This was a beautifully photographed piece of crap. It’s one of those … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 10, 2009 by robchristopher

The Sci-Fi Spectacular yesterday was a bit disappointing. Not the movies themselves; Planet of the Apes was really, really awesome in widescreen. But the marathon itself was kind of carelessly organized. Whether because they started the movies late or just … Continue reading →

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