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3 things about Todd Haynes’ I’M NOT THERE.

Posted on October 23, 2010 by robchristopher

I’m Not There. [2007] 1. “Mr Quinn, Mr. Quinn, do you have a word for your fans?” “Astronaut.” 2. Painted wooden seesaw. 3. He blows the dust away. It’s caked on like flour. 3 other things.

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3 things about Andy Blubaugh’s THE ADULTS IN THE ROOM

Posted on October 20, 2010 by robchristopher

The Adults in the Room [2010] 1. Andy favors Red Stripe. 2. “We don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do,” the guy says. Andy puts his hand on his knee. “I know we don’t.” 3. Dan Savage … Continue reading →

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3 things about Neill Blomkamp’s DISTRICT 9

Posted on October 17, 2010 by robchristopher

District 9 [2009] 1. Crescent-shaped head wound. 2. The mothership sets off every car alarm in the city. 3. One human eye, one alien eye.

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3 things about Mark Romanek’s NEVER LET ME GO

Posted on October 16, 2010 by robchristopher

Never Let Me Go [2010] 1. She walks back and forth across the stage, displaying a jar containing cigarette butts. 2. “The purpose of The Gallery was not to look inside your souls. The purpose of The Gallery was to … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

Posted on October 14, 2010 by robchristopher

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes [1953] 1. “You do wear it on your head! I just love finding new places to wear diamonds!” 2. They take off his pants before he even knows what’s going on. 3. Disturbingly flesh-colored briefs, with seams … Continue reading →

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3 things about Raoul Walsh’s THE BIG TRAIL

Posted on October 14, 2010 by robchristopher

The Big Trail [1930] 1. As they converse by the water pump, insects circulate in the air. 2. Bleached bones, sand, wagon wheels. 3. The dog lies down next to the grave. Everyone walks away.

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3 things about Armando Iannucci’s IN THE LOOP

Posted on October 13, 2010 by robchristopher

1. “This is a sacred place! Now maybe you don’t believe that, and I don’t believe that, but by God it’s a useful hypocrisy.” 2. He calculates the number of troops using a child’s plastic calculator. It makes funny noises. … Continue reading →

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The Liquid Burning of Apocalyptic Bard Letters.

Posted on October 11, 2010 by robchristopher

Come watch me read something apocalypse-related this Thursday! Possibly an excerpt from my unpublished novel…

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3 things about Robert Wise’s THE SET-UP

Posted on October 11, 2010 by robchristopher

The Set-Up [1949] 1. She pauses at the threshold of the arena. The crowd roars. She turns away–she can’t go in. 2. “Hey, Stokes! Where’s your wheelchair?” 3. His shirtsleeves sticking out of his sport coat.

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3 things about Alan J. Pakula’s COMES A HORSEMAN

Posted on October 10, 2010 by robchristopher

Comes a Horseman [1978] 1. Lightning bolt, sky to ground. 2. She eats stew while trying to read. He imitates her. 3. Using a pencil he writes a figure on the newspaper. In the margin near the headline.

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