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3 things about Curtis Bernhardt’s POSSESSED

Posted on April 16, 2008 by robchristopher

Possessed [1947] 1. David slumped over the bar. He finishes a drink just as the bartender sets down a fresh drink. He immediately picks up the fresh drink and takes a slug. 2. Joan stands at the counter of the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Spike Lee’s SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT

Posted on April 15, 2008 by robchristopher

She’s Gotta Have It [1986] 1. Spike Lee with panties on his head. 2. She scrapes off the candle wax with a knife. 3. He carefully, meticulously folds his clothes as he undresses.

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Posted on April 15, 2008 by robchristopher

Today is my last day at this crummy job. I started here on October 1, 2003. It was a job I got through a temp agency. I certainly stayed here longer than I ever would have imagined. However this job … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 13, 2008 by robchristopher

Yup. Amtrak to NYC next weekend. If I’m lucky I’ll be able to get a ticket to Satyagraha for the 22nd. In any case, I want to have dinner and drinks at Waikiki Wally’s, possibly on Sunday night. As to … Continue reading →

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Raymond Chandler

Posted on April 13, 2008 by robchristopher

Here’s my favorite passage from The Long Goodbye: “I like bars just after they open for the evening. When the air inside is still cool and clean and everything is shiny and the barkeep is giving himself that last look … Continue reading →

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a new cocktail

Posted on April 12, 2008 by robchristopher

PURPLE MIDNIGHT 2 oz. pineapple juice 2 oz. pomegranate juice 2 oz. gold rum 3/4 oz. triple sec Shake with ice and strain into a tall glass half-filled with crushed ice. Add straw and lime wedge for garnish.

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Posted on April 11, 2008 by robchristopher

Last night we had our peapod delivery and once again it was the Hot Delivery Guy. HDG has a broad, natural smile and an Eastern European accent. His hair looked slightly damp from the rain and in my head I … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 10, 2008 by robchristopher

I’m thinking about getting away for a few days at the end of next week. Right now NYC is high on my list, but I’m open to other suggestions. Ideas? Travel via Amtrak is is ideal. I just want an interesting … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Frankenheimer’s THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE

Posted on April 9, 2008 by robchristopher

 The Manchurian Candidate [1962] 1. On two different occasions, Janet Leigh lights a cigarette and then gives it to Frank Sinatra.2. The Abe Lincoln lamp in the Shaw house: the base is a bust of Lincoln and the lampshade is … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 8, 2008 by robchristopher

 Anyone want to see The Manchurian Candidate with me today? It’s at the Music Box at 4:30.

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