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3 things about STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Posted on March 12, 2010 by robchristopher

Standard Operating Procedure [2008] 1. “If someone keeps jabbing their finger into your chest, eventually you do whatever it takes to get them to stop.” 2. The razor slowly, methodically shaves off the eyebrow. 3. “If we leave, they kill … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on November 7, 2009 by robchristopher

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man [2006] 1. On tour: Roy Orbision, The Walker Brothers, Lulu. 2. Newspaper headline: “Scott hides away in a gloom-world” 3. Someone compares Walker to Francis Bacon. Later, in a recording studio, a percussionist plays a giant … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on October 5, 2009 by robchristopher

Videocracy [2009] 1. “I have Mussolini’s hymns on my mobile phone.” He proves it. 2. In front of the mirror, naked, he rubs down his muscles. Later he sprays himself with cologne over and over. 3. Berlusconi owns 90% of … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on October 4, 2009 by robchristopher

Beyond Ipanema [2009] 1. In 1939 Carmen Miranda came to the US. In 1945 she was the highest-paid woman in America. 2. “Bossa nova was not only embraced by sophisticated critics, but it was also marketed to teenagers as a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Helene Klodawsky’s MALLS R US

Posted on August 5, 2009 by robchristopher

Malls R Us [2009] 1. Ray Bradbury talks about how what we like in a city is that feeling of being lost, of unexpected encounters. Going to Paris or London and being able to say, “Where the hell am I?” 2. … Continue reading →

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3 things about the Maysles Brothers’ GREY GARDENS

Posted on July 17, 2009 by robchristopher

Grey Gardens [1975] 1. Feeding the raccoons Wonder bread and cat food. 2. “This is concentrated ground.” “Consecrated.” 3. Jerry lies across the bed. Bored? Stoned?

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3 things about Matt Ogens’ CONFESSIONS OF A SUPERHERO

Posted on June 2, 2009 by robchristopher

Confessions of a Superhero [2007] 1. “Marilyn Monroe” bitching about the lack of tips from a group of “oriental” tourists. 2. Bonnie poses next to a Crystal Gale album cover. 3. Chris/Superman gives Bonnie a Superman engagement ring.

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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s POWAQQATSI

Posted on May 25, 2009 by robchristopher

Powaqqatsi [1988] 1. In the pit, “third world” people wearing “first world” clothes. 2. A phosphorescent red dot on a child’s forehead. 3. Human-powered Ferris wheel.

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3 things about JOHN WATERS: THIS FILTHY WORLD

Posted on January 10, 2009 by robchristopher

John Waters: This Filthy World [2006] 1. “Even Divine had his limits. The first time he met Richard Simmons, he felt homophobic.” 2. “When I was growing up, ‘Art’ meant ‘dirty,’ which is the way it should be as far as … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fred Barney Taylor’s THE POLYMATH, OR THE LIFE AND OPINIONS OF SAMUEL R. DELANEY, GENTLEMAN

Posted on November 1, 2008 by robchristopher

The Polymath, or the Life and Opinions of Samuel R. Delaney, Gentleman [2007] 1. He acts as tour guide and leads us through an archetypal porn theater. 2. 100 sexual partners a week. 3. The movie spends about, oh, 90 … Continue reading →

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