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My film PAUSE OF THE CLOCK, 20 years in the making.

Posted on January 15, 2015 by robchristopher

My film is a living time capsule. We shot Pause of the Clock in 1995 and 1996 in 16mm. Now it’s 2015, and after more than a year’s work, the editing of the film is nearly complete, including the addition … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow.

Posted on January 14, 2015 by robchristopher

The big reveal … tomorrow.

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3 things about Peter Bogdonovich’s NOISES OFF

Posted on January 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Noises Off [1992] 1. Sardines and newspaper. 2. Three burglars. 3. He exits by the front door and comes in through the window, carrying the telephone.

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In two days.

Posted on January 13, 2015 by robchristopher

Get on the list.

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3 things about Derek Jarman’s CARAVAGGIO

Posted on January 12, 2015 by robchristopher

Caravaggio [1986] 1. “What is his taste in music?” “Catholic.” 2. She removes her grimy, flower-patterned headscarf. Tresses of hair fall across her shoulders and back. 3. He’s instructed to kiss the pontiff’s ring without touching it.

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Picture lock.

Posted on January 12, 2015 by robchristopher

For once, Wikipedia’s definition is best: “Picture lock is a stage in editing a film or editing a television production. It is the stage prior to online editing when all changes to the film or television program cut have been … Continue reading →

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3 things about Paul Thomas Anderson’s INHERENT VICE

Posted on January 11, 2015 by robchristopher

Inherent Vice [2014] 1. “To drink, gentlemen? You’re going to want to get good and fucked up before you eat that meal.” 2. A bent finger. 3. An address on the police report: Gummo Marx Way.

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR

Posted on January 9, 2015 by robchristopher

Interstellar [2014] 1. “Repopulate the planet. Start pulling your weight, old man.” 2. A tear rolls down his cheek. It hits the plastic tubing on his face, disappears. 3. “It’s too clean.” 3 other things.

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Throwback Thursday: Logan Square, c. 1996.

Posted on January 8, 2015 by robchristopher

Bonus points if you can guess which intersection. Look for the ultimate Throwback Thursday next week!

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3 things about Robert Altman’s A PERFECT COUPLE

Posted on January 8, 2015 by robchristopher

A Perfect Couple [1979] 1. “I don’t think you two should be kissing while I’m suturing.” 2. A planter in the shape of a shoe. Brown suede. 3. He pops an olive into her mouth, and then waits. She spits … Continue reading →

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