Author Archives: robchristopher

So yeah, we’ve started watching Berlin Alexanderplatz, which is "a film in 13 episodes with a prologue." Whatever. It’s a mini-series, Mr. Fassbinder, so I’m not doing my usual 3 THINGS write-up. So there. We just finished watching episode 4 … Continue reading →

2 Movies About Water

Alphaville [1965] 1. Blinking neo sign: SUD.2. He shoots the driver and then says, "That way I’m sure that you’ll keep your word."3. Residents of Alphaville have a saying that is perpetually used when one anticipates a question: I’m very well, thank … Continue reading →

Yesterday was putting together IKEA furniture all day and doing two loads of laundry and then a nice, quiet dinner courtesy ofupsidedownblue. Our bedroom, aside from a small end table, is now 100% IKEA. Going to bed last night was … Continue reading →

Exciting news! At long last, Universal is releasing Vertigo on DVD in anamorphic widescreen. Previous DVD releases were letterbox only, which was a shame considering the work that went into restoring the picture. It’s gonna look awesome in HD now.

Drunk thoughts: andy doesnt know the allure of james franco, because he hasnt seen enough of his movies but he’ll get an education tonite he was one o the reasons i loved ‘pineapple express’ so much

The Pool [2007] 1. While he talks, he doggedly hacks away at the freshly-picked coconut with a small machete. When it’s been dehulled he scores the middle and breaks it in half, carefully preserving the milk inside. He gives one … Continue reading →

Next Wednesday evening is the preview party for the Chicago International Film Festival. I’ll swing by, have a cocktail, grab the schedule and dash home to post about it. My favorite time of year is here.

I skipped the movie yesterday and, since it was such a lovely afternoon, walked home from work. It took about an hour and ten minutes. And I’m so glad I did: walking north on State I saw that an enormous … Continue reading →