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3 things about Thomas McCarthy’s THE VISITOR

Posted on April 25, 2008 by robchristopher

The Visitor [2007] 1. The surprised look on Walter’s face when Mouna orders a glass of wine. The way he takes a big gulp of his wine after he’s opened up to her. 2. The last image of the film, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Richard Fleischer’s FANTASTIC VOYAGE

Posted on April 25, 2008 by robchristopher

Fantastic Voyage [1966] 1. The bald skull marked off into sections with the miniature radar equipment rotating around it. 2. The capillary wall, resembling a batik cloth. 3. It’s 20 minutes into the movie before Raquel Welch even gets a … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 25, 2008 by robchristopher

Honest to God, when Andy woke me up just now I was in the middle of a dream: Boris Karloff and I went to a beatnik coffeehouse, and we had just sat down and were looking over menus of what … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 24, 2008 by robchristopher

Tiki Terrace Has Reopened! I foresee a trek out there fairly soon. Yum.

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Posted on April 24, 2008 by robchristopher

I’m back from NYC and already unpacked. So I missed MoMa but I did catch the Murakami show at the Brooklyn Museum yesterday before catching my train. Pretty awesome. Will I even try catching up now that I’m back? Well, … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 18, 2008 by robchristopher

Well, it’s off to NYC! I’mleaving my laptop behind and instead taking lots of books and notebooks. Right now I’m the middle of reading Pictures at a Revolution and it’s fascinating stuff. Anyhow, I’ll be off the grid until next … Continue reading →

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3 things about Curtis Bernhardt’s POSSESSED

Posted on April 16, 2008 by robchristopher

Possessed [1947] 1. David slumped over the bar. He finishes a drink just as the bartender sets down a fresh drink. He immediately picks up the fresh drink and takes a slug. 2. Joan stands at the counter of the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Spike Lee’s SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT

Posted on April 15, 2008 by robchristopher

She’s Gotta Have It [1986] 1. Spike Lee with panties on his head. 2. She scrapes off the candle wax with a knife. 3. He carefully, meticulously folds his clothes as he undresses.

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Posted on April 15, 2008 by robchristopher

Today is my last day at this crummy job. I started here on October 1, 2003. It was a job I got through a temp agency. I certainly stayed here longer than I ever would have imagined. However this job … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 13, 2008 by robchristopher

Yup. Amtrak to NYC next weekend. If I’m lucky I’ll be able to get a ticket to Satyagraha for the 22nd. In any case, I want to have dinner and drinks at Waikiki Wally’s, possibly on Sunday night. As to … Continue reading →

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