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3 Things

Posted on March 29, 2009 by robchristopher

The Seventh Continent [1989] 1. He unscrews the cover of the telephone and takes it off. Then he wedges a wad of paper between the bell and the clapper. He replaces the cover. 2. She begins to have a breakdown … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on March 29, 2009 by robchristopher

The Caine Mutiny [1954] 1. "Go and have a good cry, Willie. I know that I will."2. Whether or not they’re actually onscreen, whenever the steel balls come out we hear them clicking.3. Lee Marvin plays a character named Meatball.

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a few hours ago.

Posted on March 27, 2009 by robchristopher

Been eating out a lot in the past few weeks. Maybe it’s springtime: I want to get out of the house more. Trying new places too. Last night A. and I went to Deleece on Clark. Awfully good! A very … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on March 25, 2009 by robchristopher

Office Space [1999] 1. Michael puts several packets of sugar in his coffee but never seems to actually drink it.2. "You know, the Nazis had pieces of flair that they made the Jews wear. "3. He looks down. All that … Continue reading →

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Chicken, Cosmetics

Posted on March 24, 2009 by robchristopher

Dinner at Jack’s on Halsted last night. I was the first to arrive so I sat at the bar and had a drink. It’s a nice place to go for a drink. I ought to remember that for future reference. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Colin Higgins’ NINE TO FIVE

Posted on March 23, 2009 by robchristopher

Nine to Five [1980] 1. During Judy’s fantasy sequence, the color is desaturated for a more old-timey look. 2. “–knockin’ over pencils and pickin’ up paper–” Dolly messes up the stuff on his desk. 3. “Bingo.” She throws the lever … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on March 23, 2009 by robchristopher

Valentino: The Last Emperor [2008] 1. Giammetti used to frequent that particular cafe because he was broke, and his father had an account there.2. In the 70’s they grew the business the old fashioned way, by selling clothes. In the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s TRAFFIC

Posted on March 22, 2009 by robchristopher

Traffic [2000] 1. The two envelopes. 2. “Did he treat you good?” The delayed reaction on Don Cheadle’s face. Priceless. 3. Baseball, Brian Eno.

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Quote of the Day

Posted on March 19, 2009 by robchristopher

"I’m tired of all this noise. I just want to play cool." –Lester Young

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Posted on March 18, 2009 by robchristopher

It’s a drab day. Bit of a comedown from yesterday. The weather was gorgeous but I wore the wrong kind of shoes, so I didn’t walk all the way home from work as I’d planned. I’m not sure why my … Continue reading →

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