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3 things about Ivan Reitman’s GHOSTBUSTERS II

Posted on July 7, 2014 by robchristopher

Ghostbusters II [1989] 1. Severed heads on poles. 2. “No, no. I’ve got all new cheap moves.” 3. A Santa Claus decoration stuck in the corner.

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s SCHIZOPOLIS

Posted on July 6, 2014 by robchristopher

Schizopolis [1996] 1. “Is your wife coming over tonight? Because her big ass always leaves me satisfied.” 2. She peeks into her daughter’s bedroom and smiles in wonder. 3. 3 golfball bounces.

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A few words about Vegas.

Posted on July 4, 2014 by robchristopher

Though I had been in town for a few days already, I really hadn’t seen Las Vegas. The cab from the airport took Swenson to my hotel, the LVH, and from that vantage point the town basically looked like another … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steve James’ HOOP DREAMS

Posted on July 4, 2014 by robchristopher

Hoop Dreams [1994] 1. “Arthur and Shannon spend their summer at Pizza Hut, earning $3.35 an hour.” 2. As they hug, she smears her lipstick on her dress. 3. “Well. Another one walks out the door, and another one comes … Continue reading →

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3 things about Stanley Donen’s FUNNY FACE

Posted on July 3, 2014 by robchristopher

Funny Face [1957] 1. She brandishes the taxi receipt to no effect. 2.”He’s not interested in your intelligence any more than I am!” 3. They dance on the raft as it gently floats away.

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3 things about Richard Donner’s SUPERMAN

Posted on June 23, 2014 by robchristopher

Superman [1978] 1. “He will need that advantage to survive.” 2. Pink. 3. Dirty pantsuit.

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3 things about Arthur Penn’s THE MISSOURI BREAKS

Posted on June 22, 2014 by robchristopher

The Missouri Breaks [1976] 1. He wades through a traincar of sheep. 2. “I wouldn’t know about that. Not since that dog of mine licked the butter.” 3. Sharing a carrot with his horse.

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3 things about Kelly Reichardt’s NIGHT MOVES

Posted on June 19, 2014 by robchristopher

Night Moves [2014] 1. A thick bundle of money in a white mesh bag. He looks perplexed. 2. Sitting in the front of their RV watching The Price Is Right. 3. “She quit on accident.”

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3 things about John Woo’s PAYCHECK

Posted on June 18, 2014 by robchristopher

Paycheck [2003] 1. Oh come ON. Newspaper headline typo: “Nexim announces it’s answer to ARC’s living display.” 2. Shipping container gauntlet. 3. Plastic curtain tumble.

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When it’s this hot, here’s what you want to be drinking.

Posted on June 18, 2014 by robchristopher

When it’s this hot, here’s what you want to be drinking. GIN RICKEY 2 oz. gin juice of half a lime 1 tablespoon raspberry syrup Pellegrino, or other sparkling mineral water Combine in a Collins glass with plenty of crushed … Continue reading →

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