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My favorite post-debate reaction

Posted on October 16, 2008 by robchristopher

The best quote: "McCain was two tics away from a vein-popping ‘You can’t handle the truth!’ Jack Nicholson moment, I felt."

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CIFF Begins

Posted on October 14, 2008 by robchristopher

Well, my coverage of it begins … Synedoche, New York; Wendy and Lucy; Must Read After My Death

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s THE GODFATHER: PART III

Posted on October 14, 2008 by robchristopher

The Godfather: Part III [1990] 1. “All bastards are liars. Shakespeare wrote poems about it.” 2. Martin Scorsese’s mother has a cameo as a little old lady from the old neighborhood. This movie came out the same year as Goodfellas. 3. … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 13, 2008 by robchristopher

Muppets at the Siskel!

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Posted on October 13, 2008 by robchristopher

From Andrew Sullivan, the McCain Stunt Assessment Meter. What reading are we at right now?

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s THE GODFATHER, PART II

Posted on October 12, 2008 by robchristopher

The Godfather: Part II [1974] 1. Fredo orders a banana daiquiri. Michael orders a club soda. 2. Vito disassembles the gun and drops the various parts down different chimneys. 3. “Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.”

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3 things about Stephen Frears’ FAIL SAFE

Posted on October 12, 2008 by robchristopher

Fail Safe [2000] 1. Introduced by Walter Cronkite. Walter Cronkite. 2. Secretary of Defense: “We do not engage in sneak attacks!” 3. Black unzips a small pocket on the sleeve of his flightsuit and removes the vial of poison. His hand … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 12, 2008 by robchristopher

Yesterday afternoon I walked to the Music Box. It was a perfect autumn afternoon. It was quite warm and all the restaurants and cafes had their tables out on the sidewalks. People were sitting outside, alone or in groups. And … Continue reading →

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Betty White Smackdown

Posted on October 11, 2008 by robchristopher
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Eye Sponge Machine

Posted on October 10, 2008 by robchristopher

So, umm, yeah … I’ve been watching a lot of movies this week. In preparation for CIFF, which opens next week. I’ve seen 5 this week (plus the Arthur Russell documentary that I wanted to write up separately). During the … Continue reading →

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