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3 things about Richard Linklater’s BERNIE

Posted on August 12, 2013 by robchristopher

Bernie [2011] 1. Superglue under the eyelids, between the lips. 2. The five regions of Texas. 3. She writes a letter to the warden, requesting he receive a work release to sing at her funeral. Definitely one of the best … Continue reading →

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The interview did not go as planned.

Posted on August 11, 2013 by robchristopher

[Some freewriting from a few weeks ago.] The interview did not go as planned. That is to say, she didn’t get the job. That is to say, she couldn’t pay the rent and was therefore kicked out of the apartment … Continue reading →

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3 things about Edward Cline’s THE BANK DICK

Posted on August 10, 2013 by robchristopher

The Bank Dick [1940] 1. Hearty handclasp. 2. “Is that gun loaded?” “No, but I think you are.” 3. He hands him the windshield.

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A genuine tiki paradise.

Posted on August 8, 2013 by robchristopher

“The tiki establishment that Chicago has been waiting for, as well as the one that will convince tiki skeptics to take the style seriously.” Wherein I take an in-depth look at Chicago’s newest tiki bar, 3 Dots and a Dash.

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3 things about Jim Henson’s THE MUPPET MOVIE

Posted on August 8, 2013 by robchristopher

The Muppet Movie [1979] 1. “They don’t look like Presbyterians to me.” 2. Dr. Honeydew is recording sound using a Nagra. 3. Steve Martin in short shorts. 3 other things.

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3 things about Norman McLeod’s IT’S A GIFT

Posted on August 7, 2013 by robchristopher

It’s a Gift [1934] 1. “I want ten pounds of cumquats!” (Spelled c-u-m-q-u-a-t-s.) 2. Coconut Slinky. 3. He looks forlornly away as his family deserts him. Sits on the fender of the car, which disintegrates. Then on the steps of … Continue reading →

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3 things about Vincente Minnelli’s HOME FROM THE HILL

Posted on August 4, 2013 by robchristopher

Home from the Hill [1960] 1. “Okay, now before I bleed to death I’d like a swallow of whisky and some medical attention.” 2. Her father throws him out. He slowly walks away from the house. Two blasts of a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Hiroshi Inagaki’s SAMURAI III: DUEL AT GANRYU ISLAND

Posted on August 3, 2013 by robchristopher

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island [1956] 1. Picking insects out of his ramen using chopsticks. 2. “Crush me to death! In your arms! As a final favor!” 3. A head wound, a trickle of blood.

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s OCEAN’S THIRTEEN

Posted on August 2, 2013 by robchristopher

Ocean’s Thirteen [2007] 1. He flips the coin over, balances it on the coin slot, and walks away. 2. “Okay, this is me offering you an olive basket. And this is you spitting in my face.” 3.  Mametspeak parody by … Continue reading →

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Talkin’ tiki.

Posted on August 1, 2013 by robchristopher

Ever wonder what the heck exactly tiki is, or why I’m so preoccupied with it? Check out this new episode of Sky Full of Bacon, wherein I talk tiki with the likes of Ed Hamilton, rum expert extraordinaire, and Paul … Continue reading →

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