Author Archives: robchristopher

Irma Vep [1996] 1. Dropping the necklace from the rooftop in the rain.2. When Maggie Cheung is sneaking around in the costume, you can hear the rubbery sound of it squishing together. That would be dubbed out in a Hollywood … Continue reading →

We picked up Andy’s dad from Megabus last evening and then walked east to the Exchequer, where a large deep dish with pepperoni and black olives was joyfully consumed. We got home just as it started to rain. No worries. … Continue reading →

Someone who bought 100SP at the Renegade has written it up in a blog. Whereby I discover an interesting bit of trivia: there’s a copy on eBay going for $19.99.

It’s macabre of me to be reading The Collected Stories of Patricia Highsmith during Christmastime, but I am. And I’m loving it. They’ve all been pretty great so far but two in particular have really blown me away. “One For … Continue reading →

Christmas Vacation [1989] 1. Clark watching the old home movies in the attic. I couldn’t help it: lump in the throat.2. The eggnog mugs with moose antlers.3. Mae Questel’s fabulous Christmas outfit. I love it! So stylish, so hip! What … Continue reading →

Head [1968] 1. Wow, this movie really was rated G. Despite lots ofvintage Vietnam war footage, including several repetitions of an onscreen execution. 2. I think arguably my favorite song is “As We Go Along.” The schmaltzy montage of everyone wandering through … Continue reading →

Good gravy. My boss went on vacation today and will be out of the office until January 2nd. Beforehand he had a meeting with our offfice manager, outlining a total of three top-to-bottom system/workflow overhauls that he’d like us to start … Continue reading →

Andy is done with school for the year! Hooray! No one could be happier, except perhaps Andy himself. I’m so proud of him for sticking it out. I know firsthand how excrutiating this last month was.  This weekend we celebrated … Continue reading →