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Buñuel’s Art of the Cocktail

Posted on September 26, 2007 by robchristopher

Luis Buñuel’s method for making the perfect martini, from My Last Sigh (1983): “The day before your guests arrive, put all the ingredients – glasses, gin, and shaker – in the refrigerator. Use a thermometer to make sure the ice … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Friedkin’s BUG

Posted on September 25, 2007 by robchristopher

Bug [2006] 1, Outside the motel, nighttime; blue light on the porch, green light on a detached building (a barn?) Green means danger. 2, The first time we see Harry Connick Jr.  he’s dripping wet and shirtless. Too bad he’s … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 25, 2007 by robchristopher

The film festival starts a week from Friday and runs for 13 days. My goal is to see at least a dozen movies and write a paragraph-long review for each, to be posted on Chicagoist.  Death by film? There are … Continue reading →

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3 Things #3

Posted on September 23, 2007 by robchristopher

49th Parallel [1941] 1, Laurence Oliver as a lusty French-Canadian trapper! Who knew?2, Even though I knew the Matisse and Picasso were going to be destroyed, I still winced when it actually happened.3, David Lean’s editing: so crisp, already noteworthy. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Apted’s 28 UP

Posted on September 23, 2007 by robchristopher

28 Up [1985] 1, Although everyone is only 28, most of them look significantly older. Do the British age less well than people from other countries? 2, I totally predicted that John, the smarmy barrister, would decline to be interviewed … Continue reading →

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3 Things #1

Posted on September 20, 2007 by robchristopher

A new series: for each movie I see from now on, I’ll post 3 things about it that stick in my brain. A way to help me remember it later. The Story of Three Loves [1953] 1. Ethel Barrymore looks … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 20, 2007 by robchristopher

Next week I will be taking part in Bunuel-a-thon: Read more about it at F L I C K H E A D

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Posted on September 19, 2007 by robchristopher

My preview of the Chicago International Film Festival.  Provided I get my media credentials, I’ll be blogging about the festival like crazy. Cross your fingers!

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Posted on September 17, 2007 by robchristopher

 Last night I took Andy to dinner at the Reagle Beagle and then we saw Eastern Promises. A solid movie all the way. It’s not as provocative or disquieting as A History of Violence but it’s just as entertaining, and … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 16, 2007 by robchristopher

I have a post scheduled to go live early tomorrow morning at Chicagoist. It’s about the upcoming Chicago International Film Festival and I’m guessing it’ll be on the provocative side. Won’t say more about it now, but I hope it … Continue reading →

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