Author Archives: robchristopher

3 Things

Posted on June 22, 2008 by robchristopher

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul [1974] 1. A field of yellow chairs in a beer garden, surrounded by bright green foliage.2. The barmaid’s bright red thigh-high boots.3. Parallel to All That Heaven Allows: in Sirk’s film her children buy her … Continue reading →

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Royal Hawaiian

Posted on June 22, 2008 by robchristopher

Now that it’s summer, try this drink. Adapted from the Grog Log. And yes even if you don’t like gin, I promise you’ll like it. ROYAL HAWAIIAN juice of 1 lemon3 oz. pineapple juice1/2 oz. orgeat (almond) syrup3 oz. gin … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s FALLEN ANGEL

Posted on June 21, 2008 by robchristopher

Fallen Angel [1945] 1. “That was four beers?” Dana Andrews shakes his head. “Four beers and one coffee.” And later in the movie he shouts, “Give me some hash, nice and brown.” 2. The disgraced detective puts on a single … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 20, 2008 by robchristopher

I’m now a contributing writer for CINE-FILE so check it out! My first piece is about An American in Paris.

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3 things about Steven Spielberg’s INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

Posted on June 19, 2008 by robchristopher

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [2008] 1. The weather-beaten Rolodex on the desk in Indy’s study at home. The edges of the cards are feathered from use. Also on the desk, two completely inauthentic framed photographs … Continue reading →

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Pause of the Clock

Posted on June 18, 2008 by robchristopher

Tomorrow evening I’ll be taking a look at the not-quite-finished rough cut of my not-quite-finished would-be feature film debut, Pause of the Clock. I wrote and directed it. We shot the film in 1995 and 1996, in pre-gentrified Logan Square, … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 17, 2008 by 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

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R.I.P. Bob

Posted on June 16, 2008 by robchristopher

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 →

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3 Things

Posted on June 15, 2008 by robchristopher

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 →

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3 Things

Posted on June 13, 2008 by robchristopher

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 →

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