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3 things about Eva Vitija’s LOVING HIGHSMITH

Posted on March 28, 2023 by robchristopher

Loving Highsmith [2022] 1. The decision by the filmmaker to neglect mentioning Edith’s Diary mystifies me. 2. Highsmith presenting an award to Gena Rowlands at the Berlin Film Festival. 3. Moving into a house that she knows will be her … Continue reading →

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a recipe: Spring Ahead Punch

Posted on March 28, 2023 by robchristopher

I concocted this for our Oscars party this year and it’s fantastic! Light, refreshing, not too sweet. It still amazes me how complex a drink’s flavor can be when you combine just a few of the right ingredients. SPRING AHEAD … Continue reading →

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3 things about Orson Welles’ TOUCH OF EVIL

Posted on March 24, 2023 by robchristopher

Touch of Evil [1958] 1. Washing off the blood in the filthy water. 2. Black and white neon popping eyeballs. 3. “You’re a mess, honey.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s TRAFFIC

Posted on March 20, 2023 by robchristopher

Traffic [2000] 1. Loafer in the ball pit. 2. Meeting in a pool. 3. “You wanna tell me what you’re doing here, Caroline?” 3 other things.

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3 things about King Vidor’s STELLA DALLAS

Posted on March 18, 2023 by robchristopher

Stella Dallas [1937] 1. She moves in close, embraces her arm; they’re almost kissing. 2. A burning cigar on the tray of the highchair. 3. “Sorry, but you can’t stand here. We have to keep this clear. Move along, please.”

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3 things about Ryan White’s GOOD NIGHT OPPY

Posted on March 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Good Night Oppy [2022] 1. A mismatch between English and Metric. 2. Built-in autonomy. 3. “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Billie Holliday.

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3 things about Peter Bogdonovich’s TARGETS

Posted on March 11, 2023 by robchristopher

Targets [1968] 1. Blue ink on the check for his new gun, blue house, blue hand-towel, blue paper towels. 2. “Hardly ever missed, did I?” 3. The “good guy with a gun” who who isn’t of much use. 3 other … Continue reading →

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April 2: ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO returns!

Posted on March 9, 2023 by robchristopher

If you’ve been waiting to see it on the big screen, here’s your chance. That’s right: Chicago’s newest movie theatre is hosting Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago for brunch! Located right around the corner from Wrigley Field, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema … Continue reading →

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ I’M NOT THERE.

Posted on March 7, 2023 by robchristopher

I’m Not There. [2007] 1. He maneuvers his wheelchair to get a closer look. 2. The dog isn’t quite fast enough. 3. Fake wood-paneled refrigerator. 3 other things.