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3 Things

Posted on October 8, 2008 by robchristopher

Wesley Willis’s Joyrides [2008] 1. "I sing about bestiality and real life."2. Wesley goes to Taco John’s franchise HQ to tell them about a song he wrote that they could use in a commercial. A woman in the office keeps … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on October 6, 2008 by robchristopher

Synedoche, New York [2008] 1. "Can I say something awful?" Oh yes, please do."2. He’s watching TV and a chemo drug commercial comes on. Typical healthy people frolicking in a park, enjoying their lives. Suddenly he himself appears in the commercial, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Daniel O’Connor & Neil Ortenberg’s OBSCENE

Posted on October 6, 2008 by robchristopher

Obscene [2007] 1. The clip of Lenny Bruce reciting a passage from Tropic of Cancer. 2. I Am Curious (Yellow) made $10 million when it was released. John Waters describes it as “some limp cocks and ugly girls.” 3. Barney Rosset … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s THE GODFATHER

Posted on October 6, 2008 by robchristopher

The Godfather [1972] 1. Kay gets out of a red and yellow taxi, wearing a full-length red coat and a red hat. They unlock the gate. 2. The phrase “make him an offer he can’t refuse” is used three times … Continue reading →

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3 things about Guy Hamilton’s LIVE AND LET DIE

Posted on October 4, 2008 by robchristopher

Live and Let Die [1973] 1. “Take Mr. Bond to the farm, Whisper.” 2. “Sheer magnetism, darling.” He unzips her dress using his magnetic watch. 3. The snake slithering through the white shag bathrug.

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Posted on October 3, 2008 by robchristopher

Is Obama really this close to winning? The current EV tally is Obama 338/McCain 185/Ties 15. At this moment in 2004 the EV tally was Kerry 238/Bush 296. I’m not getting complacent but it does have me feeling a bit stunned. Then … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 2, 2008 by robchristopher

The most beautiful map I’ve ever seen.

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3 Things

Posted on October 2, 2008 by robchristopher

Derek [2008] 1. Tilda Swinton: "Culture had something to do with yogurt."2. Two of Jarman’s first three movies turned a profit.3. A clip from Jubilee: a pram on fire.

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Audition!

Posted on September 30, 2008 by robchristopher

Hey, Chicago people: if you know Chicago well, if you have about 5 hours a week to spare and if you’re a damn good writer then  CHICAGOIST wants you. Interested? Drop me a line and I’ll fill you in.

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from an IM

Posted on September 29, 2008 by robchristopher

Steven: looking at the news today, we may all be selling pencils down at the hobo camp soon enoughme:  yeah … down in the tent town of bushville

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