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Posted on July 25, 2008 by robchristopher

Happy Birthday to zoe_trope  ! She never fails to help me see the future optimistically.  

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Posted on July 24, 2008 by robchristopher

Just came back from the Newberry Library Book Fair. It was an utter madhouse. Literally hundreds of people rudely crowding aisles, snatching things indiscriminantly and generally being obnoxious. I almost turned around and left as soon as I walked in. … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on July 24, 2008 by robchristopher

Be Kind Rewind [2008] 1. Hundreds of videotapes lie in the middle of the street. A steamroller methodically drives over them. Signorney Weaver: “Make another pass.”2. Jack Black kicks the light pole, and because his whole body is magnetized his foot … Continue reading →

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3 things about Tina Mascara & Guido Santi’s CHRIS & DON. A LOVE STORY

Posted on July 23, 2008 by robchristopher

Chris & Don. A Love Story [2007] 1. Don’s story about Anna Magnani farting. So crass, but I bet Pasolini would have appreciated it. 2. “Yes, I know Charlize Theron. But you know how I feel about her. Vacuous.” 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Ritchie’s THE CANDIDATE

Posted on July 21, 2008 by robchristopher

The Candidate [1972] 1. On a TV monitor during the setup for the debate, for a brief moment the two candidates’ heads are superimposed. Brilliant. 2. Peter Boyle grabs a chair and backs himself into the elevator, shouting, “Stay back! … Continue reading →

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3 things about Zoe Cassavetes’ BROKEN ENGLISH

Posted on July 21, 2008 by robchristopher

Broken English [2007] 1. She tries on the dress by draping it in front of her, inserting her head in the neck-holewhile it’s still on the hanger. 2. Julien grabs her bag, tugs on her arm and physically drags her … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on July 20, 2008 by robchristopher

Waiting for Guffman [1996] 1. The poster for the show “We’ll Dance Till The Cows Come Home” on Corky’s wall.2. Fred Willard: “She hasn’t cried this much since the day we got married.”3. Bob Balaban conducting the orchestra, hunched over … Continue reading →

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Music

Posted on July 17, 2008 by robchristopher

My Top Ten artists (by frequency) according to my last.fm profile: 1 Duke Ellington2 David Byrne3 Talking Heads4 Neil Young5 Brian Eno6 The Beatles7 Jackie McLean8 Amon Tobin9 Goldfrapp10 Les Baxter

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Protected: Office Rant

Posted on July 16, 2008 by robchristopher

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Spices, Pinatas, Collapse

Posted on July 16, 2008 by robchristopher

Yesterday when I got off work I made my way north to the Spice House, where I indulged myself by buying three jars of seasonings: Spicy Cajun, Taco, and Sunny Paris. I really love just spending time in the store … Continue reading →

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