Author Archives: robchristopher

I love doing interviews the most. I liked letting other people do the talking. Interview: Bank of America Cinema Programmers Mike King and Mike Phillips

Last night I had a sad dream that nevertheless made me happy when I woke up as I lay there remembering it. I dreamt I was staying with Robert Altman. Sort of looking after him. He had just finished making … Continue reading →

In the Realms of the Unreal [2004] 1. Henry Darger kept a weather journal for ten years in an attempt to trace and record the hubris of Chicago weather forecasters.2. As he lay dying, Darger’s neighbor and landlord came to … Continue reading →

Michael Clayton [2007] 1. Clooney exits via the escalator. The shot is framed in such a gorgeous way: we see two moving parallel horizontal lines. It’s a brilliant bit of symbolism because you can’t be sure what it symbolizes. 2. … Continue reading →

Gas For Less @ Goodman TheatreThat’s my review. Go see this show. Amazing stuff.

We had NPR on this morning, as we do most mornings. Andy was in the midst of pouring a cup of coffee when he suddenly shouted, “Enough.” He walked over and turned off the radio. “Gas prices! Gas prices! I am … Continue reading →

John McCain (b. 1936) is older than Spam (b. 1937)

The Barbarian Invasions [2003]  1. He goes to answer his cell phone, but she snatches it away and throws it into the campfire. They both laugh.2. She passionately kisses him and then suddenly pushes him away, down the stairs. She … Continue reading →