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3 things about Karen Moncrieff’s THE DEAD GIRL

The Dead Girl [2006] 1. On the back of the kitchen cupboard, a recipe written on pieces of masking tape. 2. She puts the toilet lid down and then sits on it. In her lap is her purse and a … Continue reading →

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The Dead Zone [1983] 1. He leans back, puts his hands behind his head, a look of calm, ritual determination on his face, then slowly bends forward until the blades of the scissors are inside his mouth and against his … Continue reading →

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Surprise. I just won The Complete Decca Recordings of Count Basie on eBay with a low bid. I’m anxious to dig in. I’ve heard them compared to the Duke Ellington collection I have, and that I already listen to pretty … Continue reading →

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My review of Chris & Don, A Love Story

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3 things about Spike Lee’s BAMBOOZLED

Bamboozled [2000] 1. The money he puts into their tip bag is exceedingly crisp, unused. It’s a prop. 2. How to make blackface: soak three corks in alcohol and set on fire. When the corks have burned to ashes, add … Continue reading →

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VERY IMPORTANT NEWS

This is directly from the official Trader Vic’s News Page, so it’s safe to assume it’s credible: For the fans of the old Trader Vic’s in the Chicago Palmer House Hilton, it has been a long agonizing wait, but at … Continue reading →

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Signs

What is the universe trying to tell us? Here are the four titles we currently have checked out from GreenCine: BAMBOOZLED THE DEAD GIRL THE DEAD ZONE DIFFERENT FOR GIRLS Hmm …

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  http://www.everythingthathappens.com/ Sign up for a free song! August 4th. And there’s a funny video announcement featuring David and a large bunny rabbit.

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3 Things

No Name on the Bullet [1959] 1. John Gant never drinks liquor. Only coffee. A lot of it. “More coffee.” “I’ll have to make it fresh.” “Then do it.”2. Luke’s hammer trick. Like Thor.3. “You wouldn’t sit back and let … Continue reading →

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The Purple Rose of Cairo [1985] 1. “I’m a genuine countess with a lot of dough, and if that’s you’re wife she’s a tub of guts.”2. Mia Farrow’s stammer when she lies about babysitting for the Lorenzos.3. “What the hell’s … Continue reading →

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