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3 things about Peter Hyams’ 2010: THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT

Posted on June 17, 2013 by robchristopher

2010: The Year We Make Contact [1984] 1. The Russian word for chicken (koo-reet-sa). 2. “Thank you for telling me the truth.” “You deserve it.” 3. On a new planet, a new monolith.

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3 things about Evan Goldberg & Seth Rogen’s THIS IS THE END

Posted on June 15, 2013 by robchristopher

This Is the End [2013] 1. “I tried to save Aziz!” 2. Cuddling Scarface-style. 3. The Exorcism of Jonah Hill. Not quite up to the brilliance of Pineapple Express, but still a wildly creative concoction. And surprisingly scary! It’s so … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Huston’s THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING

Posted on June 13, 2013 by robchristopher

The Man Who Would Be King [1975] 1. He uses the floor of the traincar as his watermelon spittoon. 2. “Kiss my royal arse.” “Not royal. Holy.” 3. Their laughter literally saves them.

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3 things about Richard Linklater’s BEFORE MIDNIGHT

Posted on June 11, 2013 by robchristopher

Before Midnight [2013] 1. “Everyone is dragged through their parents’ lives.” 2. She does her Marilyn Monroe impression. 3. Her untouched cup of tea. An oily sheen on the glasses of wine. Rumpled bedclothes.

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3 things about Costa-Gravas’ MISSING

Posted on June 10, 2013 by robchristopher

Missing [1982] 1. “Does the light bother you?” “No. Not at all.” She yanks another pillow over her head. 2. She awakens during the night. A white horse is galloping down the street, pursued by a jeep full of soldiers. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sam Peckinpah’s THE WILD BUNCH

Posted on June 9, 2013 by robchristopher

The Wild Bunch [1969] 1. Ernest Borgnine smiles. Ernest Borgnine chuckles. 2. Tobacco-stained teeth and beard. 3. He pours a trail of champagne from her toes to her thigh.

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3 things about Jonathan Frakes’ STAR TREK: INSURRECTION

Posted on June 8, 2013 by robchristopher

Star Trek: Insurrection [1998] 1. “In case of a water landing, I have been designed to act as a flotation device.” 2. He gets so upset he literally bursts a bloodvessel. 3. Curious, she caresses his bald head.

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STORIES FROM THE GRID: Belmont/California

Posted on June 6, 2013 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. There wasn’t a streetlight nearby but the lights were still on in the restaurant, spilling onto the sidewalk. Through the window you could see two men in white aprons and … Continue reading →

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2 weeks until QUEUE TIPS at CPL!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by robchristopher

That’s Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00pm. Scope out the details and then RSVP on Facebook. And if you can’t make it, The Book Cellar in Lincoln Square will have some copies on hand.

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3 things about Robert Aldrich’s KISS ME DEADLY

Posted on June 5, 2013 by robchristopher

Kiss Me Deadly [1955] 1. “Seconds?” she asks. “Okay,” he replies, and leans in for a kiss. 2. A short-sleeved white polo shirt, buttoned to the neck, tucked into high-waisted gray slacks. 3. He casually finishes the glass of milk … Continue reading →

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