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3 Things

Sullivan’s Travels [1941] 1. Ants in Your Pants of 19392. A glycerin tear on Veronica Lake’s cheek.3. Sign on the side of a shanty: For Sale F.H.A.

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Grow Up!

Michael Phelps. BIG DEAL. I say, hooray!

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comfort/food

It’s amazing, the comforting effect of Me-TV. The other night Andy was very agitated. We watched about 20 minutes of "The Jeffersons" and he calmed right down. Weezie does that, makes you feel alright again. It was an early episode: … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Butley [1974] 1. He is handed a dirty glass with a drink in it, which he looks at dubiously.2. The unwashed teacup on the corner of his desk.3. He lights a cigarette on the tube and begins to read a … Continue reading →

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Me Being Barbara Kruger

This trip is showing me a taste of what it’s like to be a business traveler. Aside from the actual work (which is more or less interchangeable no matter what one’s business actually is), the important signposts seem to be … Continue reading →

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First day was easy. In a bit I’m meeting up with some folks from work for a bite to eat. They’re asking me for a recommendation.

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3 things about Michael Reeves’ WITCHFINDER GENERAL (aka THE CONQUEROR WORM)

Witchfinder General [1968] 1. The deep carpet of ferns on the forest floor. 2. A large plate of loaves of bread sits on the table in front of Cromwell, who is ugly. 3. We never see Hopkins personally administer the … Continue reading →

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trip

Here I am in Denver. On my computer, in my hotel room. Very nice digs. This is the first time I’ve taken my laptop on a trip, and certainly the first time I’ve ever blogged from a hotel room. Today it … Continue reading →

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awwwwww yeah!

Some of the sweetest words ever spoken: "Former President George W. Bush." What. A. Day.

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3 things about Guy Hamilton’s THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN

The Man with the Golden Gun [1974] 1. “You really do have a magnificent abdomen.” 2. Scaramanga: “Mushrooms.” Goodnight lifts the lid of the serving platter and looks at them. 3. The crazy sunken ship set. Mirrored by the funhouse set … Continue reading →

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