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3 Things

Posted on August 7, 2008 by robchristopher

Pineapple Express [2008] 1. Belt buckle.2. He sticks his hand into the macaroni to feel how warm it is.3. James Franco: “You let the monkey out of the bottle.”

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Slurp

Posted on August 7, 2008 by robchristopher

MERENGUE 1 oz. dark rum 1 oz. grapefruit juice 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice 3/4 oz. falernum 1/2 oz. curacao 1/4 oz. Maraschino liqueur (or cherry brandy) Shake with ice, strain into a double old fashioned glass filled with crushed … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 7, 2008 by robchristopher

I’m looking for a CD boxset that contains all the Ellington small group sessions that Jimmy Blanton played bass on. Does one exist? If it doesn’t, it should. EDIT: This wonderful set is awfully close, but there still might be … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 7, 2008 by robchristopher

Ugh. Headache. Hope it goes away soon. Not looking forward to the 3-hour web meeting I have to attend this morning. Although I may skip out early. Blech.

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Posted on August 6, 2008 by robchristopher

Over lunch today I met up with my pal Dan and we played a game of Senet. It was pretty fun.

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Posted on August 5, 2008 by robchristopher

An exceptionally peculiar evening. Here’s how it went down: 1. After work I went to the gym, realizing halfway through my workout that my ensemble was deeply unflattering.2. I walked home from the gym wearing my deeply unflattering emsemble, now drenched … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 4, 2008 by robchristopher

My interview with filmmaker Andrew Bujalski Funny Ha Ha and Mutual Appreciation are two of the most enjoyable new movies I’ve seen in the past few years, and it was awesome to get in touch with him. He’s sharp and very … Continue reading →

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Byrne!

Posted on August 4, 2008 by robchristopher

It’s Xmas in August for yours truly! A free download from the new Byrne/Eno album became available today, and I’ve been listening to it on repeat. “Strange Overtones.” Lovely. It has more of a “traditional” song structure than some of Byrne’s other … Continue reading →

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s THE DARK KNIGHT

Posted on August 4, 2008 by robchristopher

The Dark Knight [2008] 1. The clever alteration of the graphics on the side of the bus: “CTA” (Chicago Transit Authority) has been changed to “GTA” (Gotham Transit Authorty). 2. My favorite shot of the movie: The Joker is hanging upside … Continue reading →

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3 things about Karen Moncrieff’s THE DEAD GIRL

Posted on August 3, 2008 by robchristopher

The Dead Girl [2006] 1. On the back of the kitchen cupboard, a recipe written on pieces of masking tape. 2. She puts the toilet lid down and then sits on it. In her lap is her purse and a … Continue reading →

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