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Luck, arrangements.

Posted on April 9, 2015 by robchristopher

“Today, talent needs the kind of luck that favors the incompetent; in fact, if a skilled man rejects the vile arrangements that bring success to rampant mediocrity, he will never get on at all.” — Honoré de Balzac, “Z. Marcas,” … Continue reading →

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3 things about Roberto Rossellini’s GERMANY YEAR ZERO

Posted on April 8, 2015 by robchristopher

Germany Year Zero [1948] 1. The truck goes over some potholes, jolting a few lumps of coal onto the road. A small crowd dashes over to pick them up. 2. The recording of a Hitler speech echoes through the ruins. … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s DUNE

Posted on April 5, 2015 by robchristopher

Dune [1984] 1. The ducal pug. 2. “Remember, walk without rhythm and you won’t attract the worm.” 3. Snack time. He rips off a chunk of flesh from a dead cow (horse?) suspended upside down from the ceiling. 3 other … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s APOCALYPSE NOW

Posted on April 4, 2015 by robchristopher

Apocalypse Now [1979] 1. The inside of the trailer could be anywhere in America. 2. “I don’t see any method at all, sir.” 3. Neck slice.

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3 things about Lucrecia Martel’s THE HEADLESS WOMAN

Posted on April 3, 2015 by robchristopher

The Headless Woman [2008] 1. Two kid-sized handprints on the window. 2. She never says “Please” or “Thank you.” 3. The shirts are all too small. He takes them anyway. 3 other things.

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3 things about John Cassavetes’ A BUNCH OF BANANAS

Posted on April 1, 2015 by robchristopher

A Bunch of Bananas [1975] 1. He starts stomping around the room in a rage. She joins in, then takes his hand. They begin an impromptu softshoe dance. 2. “What in God’s green … why in hell didn’t you tell … Continue reading →

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A sample of notes to my colorist.

Posted on March 31, 2015 by robchristopher

As I’ve written before, color correction is one of the most important stages of finishing a film. Especially since it’s an art as least as much as a science. Earlier this week I watched a series of tests made my … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s MINISTRY OF FEAR

Posted on March 31, 2015 by robchristopher

Ministry of Fear [1943] 1. Cake crumbs on the seat, on the leg of his pants, on the floor of the train. 2. Seance: a circle. Astrological symbols on the floor like the numbers on a clockface. Dan Duryea’s fallen … Continue reading →

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3 things about Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen’s THE INTERVIEW

Posted on March 30, 2015 by robchristopher

The Interview [2014] 1. “That’s not the first rule of journalism! That’s the first rule of circuses and demolition derbies!” 2. Fake grapefruit. 3. Ten second sex scene.

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s SHINE A LIGHT

Posted on March 28, 2015 by robchristopher

Shine a Light [2008] 1. Marty begs for a set list. 2. “We’re both pretty lousy, but together we’re better than ten other men.” 3. Buddy Guy shows up and shows how it’s done. As someone who’s indifferent to the … Continue reading →

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