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3 things about Mark Osborne & John Stevenson’s KUNG FU PANDA

Posted on June 4, 2008 by robchristopher

Kung Fu Panda [2008] 1. The dumpling/chopstick fight sequence. Very clever, also hilarious. 2. The turtle slowly dissolves into peach blossoms and floats off into the sky. 3. The slo-mo/freeze frame effects. Also very funny. Conclusion? Animal voices in so-mo … Continue reading →

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It’s Obama

Posted on June 3, 2008 by robchristopher

Wow. Just: wow. It feels surreal. Just: surreal. And absolutely right.

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Posted on June 2, 2008 by robchristopher

I’m reading an advance copy of the new Slavok Zizek book, Violence. He relates a hilarious anecdote about Gore Vidal. A pushy journalist once asked Vidal if his first sexual partner was a man or woman. Vidal replied, “I was too polite to … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 1, 2008 by robchristopher

I knew it! Psychologists say surfing the internet actually makes workers more productive because it boosts moral and helps reduce stress. As you know, I’ve been saying this for years.

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3 things about William Wyler’s THE LETTER

Posted on June 1, 2008 by robchristopher

The Letter [1940] 1. In the beginning of the movie, to calm her nerves, they give Bette Davis a drink. It’s black as molasses, almost looks like grape juice. What drink is it supposed to be? It’s too dark for … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Wyler’s THE LITTLE FOXES

Posted on June 1, 2008 by robchristopher

The Little Foxes [1941] 1. “Go ahead, say it. Say it and see what happens.” 2. The ornate, cut-glass pitcher of elderberry wine. Birdie drinks steadily. During the single scene she has four glasses. 3. Bette Davis stares off in … Continue reading →

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3 things about Chris Marker’s SANS SOLEIL

Posted on May 31, 2008 by robchristopher

Sans Soleil [1983] 1. A giraffe is shot in the neck. Two pulsing jets of blood. The animal runs for several seconds, almost as if it’s unharmed.  Another shot. The giraffe stumbles, falls to the ground. Cut to a closer … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on May 31, 2008 by robchristopher

La Jetée [1962] 1. His teeth biting the hammock.2. They wander through a museum of strange but familiar animals.3. The head scientist/jailer wears a gray turtleneck sweater.

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Fragment.

Posted on May 30, 2008 by robchristopher

The top of the bed was level with the bottom of the window sill. Lying in bed on his back, head turned to the left, he could see out the window. He often did this until he drifted off to sleep. … Continue reading →

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The Carol Burnett show 1972

Posted on May 29, 2008 by robchristopher

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlfRtpM9lU0R.I.P. Harvey Korman. Watch this hilarious sketch with Carol Burnett and Lily Tomlin.

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