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3 things about David Cronenberg’s SCANNERS

Posted on January 19, 2008 by robchristopher

Scanners [1981] 1. The futuristic food court, with all the signs in French; neon, shiny red plastic wall panels, chrome, hamburger wrappers, escalators with black scuff marks on the treads. This is exactly why I love Canadian movies of the … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on January 18, 2008 by robchristopher

The Band Wagon [1953] 1. The wildly-inappropriate “Triplets” number.2. Cyd Charisse’s shockingly green gloves.3. Fred and Cyd first stroll across the dancefloor. Then, when they’re alone, they begin to dance. The ultrasmooth “concrete” beneath their shoes.

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Posted on January 17, 2008 by robchristopher

Holy moley, I’m setting up an interview with Bob Balaban to talk about his new movie for Chicagoist! I love my (non-paying) job!

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3 Things

Posted on January 15, 2008 by robchristopher

She Done Him Wrong [1933] 1. “Miss Lou, your bath is ready.” “You take it–I’m indisposed.” 2. “When women go wrong, men go right after them.” 3. Mae West’s diamond-topped cane.

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3 things about Robert Rossen’s BODY AND SOUL

Posted on January 15, 2008 by robchristopher

Body and Soul [1947] 1. The bandage lying across John Garfield’s face as he lies on the training table. 2. The cut from Garfield waking up in bed to him waking up on the training table before the fight. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s THRONE OF BLOOD

Posted on January 13, 2008 by robchristopher

Throne of Blood [1957] 1. The horsemen galloping around in the fog, utterly lost. Nothing can be seen except for the horses, a patch of ground with a few weeds, and the steam coming from the horses’ mouths. 2. His … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 12, 2008 by robchristopher

Wow, the Bird and the Bee show at Schuba’s last night was so much fun! It’s not every concert that ends with a Bee Gees singalong.

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3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s THERE WILL BE BLOOD

Posted on January 11, 2008 by robchristopher

There Will Be Blood [2007] 1. “I’m finished.” 2. The string of drool from Daniel’s mouth. 3. H.W. downing the entire glass of whiskey-laced milk at one go.

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Posted on January 10, 2008 by robchristopher

THE MASS TRANSIT FUNDING BILL HAS BEEN PASSED AND IS BEING SENT TO THE GOVERNOR’S DESK. Please call his office at 217-782-0244 or 312-814-2121 and politely urge him to sign this bill.  Please. Please. Please. And pass the word around. UPDATE: … Continue reading →

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Question

Posted on January 10, 2008 by robchristopher

 If I were to go see a movie by myself tonight, should I go see: The Savages? Starting Out in the Evening? There Will Be Blood? (Keep in mind that the last one will probably be playing for a gazillion … Continue reading →

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