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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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Habit

Posted on July 15, 2008 by robchristopher

From an article. Ah, how true: “Habits are formed when the memory associates specific actions with specific places or moods,” said Dr. Wood, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke. “If you regularly eat chips while sitting on the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Guy Maddin’s MY WINNIPEG

Posted on July 13, 2008 by robchristopher

My Winnipeg [2007] 1. Anne Savage’s pronunciation of “tire iron.” 2. Three or four travelers slumped over a table on a train car, continuously falling asleep and then trying to wake up. 3. I’m paraphrasing here but Guy Maddin says, … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 11, 2008 by robchristopher

Today during my lunchbreak I thought I’d get a haircut. I decided to try out this little barbershop across the street from my office building. It’s a garden-level place called the Medina Barbershop. I’d never been there before. I walk … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s THE BIG HEAT

Posted on July 11, 2008 by robchristopher

The Big Heat [1953] 1. The graffiti on the walls of the phone booth at The Retreat nightclub. 2. Gloria Grahame stirring up a pitcher of cocktails with what looks like a candy cane. 3. Lee Marvin peels off some … Continue reading →

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FISA/OBAMA

Posted on July 10, 2008 by robchristopher

Ah yes, the FISA bill … Joey asked me last night how I felt about Obama’s vote. I don’t honestly know. Sure, I’m disappointed. But I also believe that he knows what he’s doing, and that his decision was probably … Continue reading →

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