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3 things about John Glen’s FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

Posted on May 3, 2009 by robchristopher

For Your Eyes Only [1981] 1. “We can do a deal! I’ll give you a delicatessen! In stainless steel!” 2. First he throws the pin at him. To help the car over the side of the cliff, he gives it … Continue reading →

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3 things about Tommy Wiseau’s THE ROOM

Posted on May 3, 2009 by robchristopher

The Room [2003] 1. It’s morning. He turns off the alarm clock. Naturally the first thing he does is to pick up a rose and smell it. On his way to the bathroom he throws it on top of Lisa, … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on May 2, 2009 by robchristopher

Raw Deal [1948] 1. Ann says, "If it makes any difference, Joe means nothing to me now." Pat slaps her, hard, and says, "That’s for nothing."2. Raymond Burr’s shoulders are a mile wide.3. Pat’s face in profile, covered with a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Frank Perry’s PLAY IT AS IT LAYS

Posted on May 1, 2009 by robchristopher

Play It As It Lays [1972] 1. She hands her car over to the valet. Without asking, she picks up the Coke bottle on the valet stand, takes a swig, and puts it back down as she walks away. Later … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on April 30, 2009 by robchristopher

Targets [1968] 1. He puts his wife on their bed and his mother on her bed. He puts the delivery boy in the pantry. Everyone in their right place.2. Both times he goes to gun stores he’s eating a Baby … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 29, 2009 by robchristopher

In the midst of writing an essay about Diary of a Mad Housewife. It’s such an important movie to me that it’s been tough. Hard to articulate my feelings about it and organize them well. Still, I’m keeping at it. … Continue reading →

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A Real Indication

Posted on April 29, 2009 by robchristopher

Yesterday I went to the ING Direct cafe to get some money from the ATM. I went to swipe my card and I noticed a $20 bill just lying there in the slot. I took it and looked around to see … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on April 27, 2009 by robchristopher

Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze [1975] 1. The Eastern Building, where the sniper is positioned, is the same building that features prominently in the climax of Moonlighting‘s pilot episode.2. "I can’t see a thing. An absolute absence of ambulation."3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Lisberger’s TRON

Posted on April 26, 2009 by robchristopher

TRON [1982] 1. On the wall of his cubicle: GORT KLAATU BARADA NIKTO. 2. A corporation where, apparently, it’s not at all unusual for the senior exec and a large number of staff to be at the office in the … Continue reading →

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snapshot

Posted on April 25, 2009 by robchristopher

Barry Gifford & I after the Nelson Algren tribute at the Steppenwolf, 4/6/09

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