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3 Things

Posted on May 29, 2008 by robchristopher

The Mother and the Whore [1973]  1. “If I try, I can say the maximum of nonsense in the minimum of time.”2. The bottle of “smooth” liquor that Alexandre and his friend pass around is Jack Daniel’s.3. The walls and floors … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 28, 2008 by robchristopher

Heaven help me, but tonight I’m going to go see The Mother and the Whore. It’s a masterpiece, and I haven’t seen it. And it’s 215 minutes long.

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3 things about Sofia Coppola’s MARIE ANTOINETTE

Posted on May 27, 2008 by robchristopher

Marie Antoinette [2006] 1. During the shoe montage, there is a split-second shot where you can see, in the background, a pair of baby blue Chuck Taylors. 2. When Marie takes a bath she has to wear a sort of … Continue reading →

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WEekend

Posted on May 26, 2008 by robchristopher

We spent the first two days of our long weekend cleaning the apartment. We emptied the vacuum cleaner five times. We’re now living in a shiny, glossy, sterile(-seeming) apartment. We’ve watched a variety of films this weekend, and tonight we’re … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ridley Scott’s BLADE RUNNER

Posted on May 26, 2008 by robchristopher

Blade Runner [1982] 1. The darkness, the shadows, the water dripping from the ceilings and down thewalls in the Bradbury building. Clearly BioShock was aiming for this ambience. And how, you may ask, does Rob know anything about BioShock? Zach … Continue reading →

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3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s THE IDIOT

Posted on May 25, 2008 by robchristopher

The Idiot [1951] 1. He sits slumped in the chair, the bottle of liquor on one thigh and a glass on the other. 2. Side view. She sits next to him on the piano bench. Behind them is a window, … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 23, 2008 by robchristopher

Uh oh. I’ve come to the conclusion that my new workplace is one of those buildings that is feezing year round. Especially in the summer, due to hyperactive air conditioing. I swear, if I had a little space heater in … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 22, 2008 by robchristopher

My review of Recount

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Posted on May 21, 2008 by robchristopher

Take it from Neil Young: The world on a stringdoesn’t mean a thingit’s only real in the waythat I feel from day to day

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Posted on May 20, 2008 by robchristopher

 via my pal at Optimist ClubIsabella Rossellini & Insect Sex You must check this out.

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