Author Archives: robchristopher

We gave in and just ordered out for pizza. Art of Pizza. What’s on the agenda: Trilogy of Terror, starring Ms. Karen Black, and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. Gotta see it before the crappy remake comes out.

Pandora’s Box [1929] 1. A slinky, black satin mourning dress, which suggests everything except mourning.2. He finishes his phone conversation and she gently takes the handset from him and puts it down.3. They kiss under the mistletoe. He stabs her … Continue reading →

The Pink Panther Strikes Again [1976] 1. Slo-mo fight: referenced in Kung Fu Panda? Clouseau hits Cato on the back of the neck with his nunchucks and the tenor of his battle cry is modified. His stick goes into the … Continue reading →

Sullivan’s Travels [1941] 1. Ants in Your Pants of 19392. A glycerin tear on Veronica Lake’s cheek.3. Sign on the side of a shanty: For Sale F.H.A.

Michael Phelps. BIG DEAL. I say, hooray!

It’s amazing, the comforting effect of Me-TV. The other night Andy was very agitated. We watched about 20 minutes of "The Jeffersons" and he calmed right down. Weezie does that, makes you feel alright again. It was an early episode: … Continue reading →

Butley [1974] 1. He is handed a dirty glass with a drink in it, which he looks at dubiously.2. The unwashed teacup on the corner of his desk.3. He lights a cigarette on the tube and begins to read a … Continue reading →

This trip is showing me a taste of what it’s like to be a business traveler. Aside from the actual work (which is more or less interchangeable no matter what one’s business actually is), the important signposts seem to be … Continue reading →

First day was easy. In a bit I’m meeting up with some folks from work for a bite to eat. They’re asking me for a recommendation.