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3 things about Steven Spielberg’s INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

Posted on June 19, 2008 by robchristopher

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [2008] 1. The weather-beaten Rolodex on the desk in Indy’s study at home. The edges of the cards are feathered from use. Also on the desk, two completely inauthentic framed photographs … Continue reading →

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Pause of the Clock

Posted on June 18, 2008 by robchristopher

Tomorrow evening I’ll be taking a look at the not-quite-finished rough cut of my not-quite-finished would-be feature film debut, Pause of the Clock. I wrote and directed it. We shot the film in 1995 and 1996, in pre-gentrified Logan Square, … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 17, 2008 by robchristopher

I love doing interviews the most. I liked letting other people do the talking. Interview: Bank of America Cinema Programmers Mike King and Mike Phillips

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R.I.P. Bob

Posted on June 16, 2008 by robchristopher

Last night I had a sad dream that nevertheless made me happy when I woke up as I lay there remembering it. I dreamt I was staying with Robert Altman. Sort of looking after him. He had just finished making … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on June 15, 2008 by robchristopher

In the Realms of the Unreal [2004] 1. Henry Darger kept a weather journal for ten years in an attempt to trace and record the hubris of Chicago weather forecasters.2. As he lay dying, Darger’s neighbor and landlord came to … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on June 13, 2008 by robchristopher

Michael Clayton [2007] 1. Clooney exits via the escalator. The shot is framed in such a gorgeous way: we see two moving parallel horizontal lines. It’s a brilliant bit of symbolism because you can’t be sure what it symbolizes. 2. … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Cromwell’s THE RACKET

Posted on June 12, 2008 by robchristopher

The Racket [1951] 1. Robert Ryan walks into the room, just about to take a bite out of an apple. He sees Robert Mitchum standing there. They lock eyes and stare at each other for a moment. Ryan bites down … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 11, 2008 by robchristopher

Gas For Less @ Goodman TheatreThat’s my review. Go see this show. Amazing stuff.

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Enough!

Posted on June 11, 2008 by robchristopher

We had NPR on this morning, as we do most mornings. Andy was in the midst of pouring a cup of coffee when he suddenly shouted, “Enough.” He walked over and turned off the radio. “Gas prices! Gas prices! I am … Continue reading →

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Something to Ponder

Posted on June 10, 2008 by robchristopher

John McCain (b. 1936) is older than Spam (b. 1937)

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