3 things about Robert Day’s FIRST MAN INTO SPACE

Posted on February 26, 2018 by robchristopher

First Man Into Space [1959]

1. Crash, smash, slurp.
2. He demonstrates using a piece of foam rubber.
3. A single eye visible.

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Cool ROY’S WORLD news …

Posted on February 26, 2018 by robchristopher

Coming soonish. For now …

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3 things about Bill Morrison’s DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME

Posted on February 25, 2018 by robchristopher

Dawson City: Frozen Time [2016]

1. Shaking hands with an actor who’s no longer there.
2. For the first nine years of its existence, Dawson City’s business district caught on fire and burned. Each and every year.
3. Priceless plate glass negatives, almost used as panes for a greenhouse.

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3 things about Duncan Jones’ MUTE

Posted on February 24, 2018 by robchristopher

Mute [2018]

1. “Heroes” Symphony by Philip Glass on the turntable.
2. A room of whore portraits.
3. Drone meals.

Not terrible, but I wish I’d liked this better. It shares all the weakest qualities of a Wim Wenders film: so many interesting ideas, few of which are nurtured sufficiently enough to live up to their potential. It’s also a story populated largely with repellent characters. On the other hand, Paul Rudd and especially Justin Theroux are both excellent playing dirtbags.

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3 things about George A. Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

Posted on February 21, 2018 by robchristopher

Night of the Living Dead [1968]

1. A photograph of a minister sits atop the mantel.
2. Beetman’s Diner.
3. Three cigars in his hatband.

3 other things.

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3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s MERCURY IN RETROGRADE

Posted on February 20, 2018 by robchristopher

Mercury in Retrograde [2017]

1. Periodic pauses for pushups.
2. According to the marquee, moviegoers can expect a double feature of Cool Apocalypse and Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party.
3. “Don’t look now, but Isabelle is making out with Mr. NASCAR.”

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3 things about Howard Hawks’ HIS GIRL FRIDAY

Posted on February 19, 2018 by robchristopher

His Girl Friday [1940]

1. Three roast beef sandwiches.
2. “It’s getting so a girl can’t leave the room without being discussed by a bunch of old ladies.”
3. Joe Pettibone.

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3 things about Mario Bava’s THE WHIP AND THE BODY

Posted on February 18, 2018 by robchristopher

The Whip and the Body [1963]

1. Red-hooded pallbearers.
2. “You’re a fool, Georgia!” (A housekeeper named Georgia?!)
3. Fiery coffin, curling boots.

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3 things about Alfonso Cuarón’s CHILDREN OF MEN

Posted on February 17, 2018 by robchristopher

Children of Men [2006]

1. “That’s the sound of the ear cells dying, like their swan song. Once it’s gone you’ll never hear that frequency again. Enjoy it while it lasts.”
2. Flip-flops. His ugly, battered feet.
3. Michael Caine out of focus during his entire “faith and chance” monologue, and what a brilliant choice.

3 other things.

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One year ago today.

Posted on February 17, 2018 by robchristopher

Jason Adasiewicz and Hamid Drake at Electrical Audio studios in ChicagoOn 17 February 2017 Jason Adasiewicz, Hamid Drake (and, just out of frame, Joshua Abrams, Josh Berman, and Jon Doyle) convened at Electrical Audio in Chicago and, with the assistance of engineer Greg Norman, started laying down some sweet tunes for the soundtrack of Roy’s World. What a day that was!

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