Author Archives: robchristopher

We find ourselves in a downward spiral of gloom and instability. We find ourselves in a Talking Heads song. Which means, there is hope. And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack And you may find yourself in … Continue reading →

Gomorrah [2008] 1. A thug wears a basketball jersey that has CINCINNATI printed on it. Only it’s spelled wrong. Instant clue that it’s counterfeit. 2. He exits the apartment, gingerly stepping over the pools of blood. His cream-colored jacket is … Continue reading →

Cruising [1980] 1. "Let me ask you something. Have you ever had your cock sucked by a man?"2. Edge of the knife on the nipple.3. Karen Allen in leatherman garb. What a fascinating, repellent movie. And in the making-of featurette … Continue reading →

Los Angeles Plays Itself [2003] 1. A public sign: "BETTE DAVIS PICNIC AREA."2. "Other buildings that have lost their purpose can be preserved as movie locations."3. Thesis: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? is the cartoon version of Chinatown.

Radio Days [1987] 1. A brown and yellow zigzag curtain. The camera pans and dollies backwards to reveal a studio, a broadcast in progress. Wallace Shawn as the Masked Avenger. I don’t know why, but I’ve always considered this one … Continue reading →

Stuff I’ve Written

Fermat’s Room [2007] 1. Opening lines: "Do you know what prime numbers are? If you don’t, there’s no point in going on."2. He scatters the pages into the lake. She smiles.3. "You’re not leaving here without paying." He stares down … Continue reading →

Punch for the Oscars

Puffball [2007] 1. She swings on the fence, the half-empty bottle in her hand, and barks at the dog. It looks back at her quizzically.2. Miranda Richardson starts crying and the cows instinctively back away.3. Sex in the hay, including … Continue reading →