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3 Things

Posted on January 13, 2009 by robchristopher

The Lady Eve [1941] 1. Barbara Stanwyck, annoyed: "Oh, go peel an eel!"2. Two shot: she’s reclining, he’s sitting on floor. She’s mashed her face close to his and calmly plays with his hair. A long take. The more relaxed and … Continue reading →

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3 things about Anthony Mann’s THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

Posted on January 12, 2009 by robchristopher

The Fall of the Roman Empire [1964] 1. A car chase with chariots. 2. Alec Guinness forgets the name, snaps his fingers and waits for James Mason to provide it for him. 3. Christopher Plummer laughs maniacally. The rings on … Continue reading →

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3 things about JOHN WATERS: THIS FILTHY WORLD

Posted on January 10, 2009 by robchristopher

John Waters: This Filthy World [2006] 1. “Even Divine had his limits. The first time he met Richard Simmons, he felt homophobic.” 2. “When I was growing up, ‘Art’ meant ‘dirty,’ which is the way it should be as far as … Continue reading →

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revisit?

Posted on January 9, 2009 by robchristopher

Several years ago (some of you might remember) I participated in NaNoWriMo, and my resulting novel was A BLUE FOG THAT YOU CAN ALMOST SEE THROUGH. It was about being jobless. And looking for a job. And the anxiety, and the boredom, and the restlessness. Seems like … Continue reading →

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To The Grumblers

Posted on January 9, 2009 by robchristopher

This is Chicago. It snows here. Every year. Without exception. Shut up and get used to it.

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Posted on January 7, 2009 by robchristopher

Mai Tai Singapore Symphony Samoan Fog Cutter Navy Grog Voodoo Grog

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3 Things

Posted on January 6, 2009 by robchristopher

Christmas in July [1940] 1. Maxford House Coffee: Grand to the Last Gulp!2. "Is it supposed to be bad luck when a black cat crosses your path?" "That all depends on what happens afterward."3. He looks at him as if in a … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on January 5, 2009 by robchristopher

The Quiet Duel [1949] 1. A bloody pair of latex gloves is thrown into a kidney-shaped metal tray.2. Though the film largely takes place indoors, the weather (as seen through the windows) is constantly in the background. Rain, snow, wind.3. … Continue reading →

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Dream

Posted on January 4, 2009 by robchristopher

I was Duke Ellington’s personal assistant. We were on the road, had been on the road for a long time. He’d just finished a show and we were back at his hotel room. He was wearing an old, worn avocado … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s INLAND EMPIRE

Posted on January 3, 2009 by robchristopher

INLAND EMPIRE [2006] 1. Mary Steenburgen: her bandaged wrist, watches strapped over the bandages, she fondles her chin. 2. Laura Dern drawls, “Poor little infant child.” 3. “Where are the paper towels?” The front of his shirt, plastered with ketchup. Like Sissy … Continue reading →

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