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3 things about Daniel Kraus’ MUSICIAN

Posted on May 5, 2010 by robchristopher

Musician [2007] 1. Composing using a black felt-tip pen and Liquid Paper. Later, a bug calls across the sheet music. 2. Ken wears Chuck Taylors. His wife wears Chuck Taylors. 3. One note, played in a host of variations, becomes … Continue reading →

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3 things about Daniel Kraus’ SHERIFF

Posted on May 4, 2010 by robchristopher

Sheriff [2004] 1. “This soap and candle shop has become a … soap opera situation.” 2. Neon sign: WORMS AND COFFEE. 3. The Christmas Parade proceeds down the highway. A bank sign gives the temperature: 62 degrees.

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3 things about ROOM 666

Posted on April 18, 2010 by robchristopher

Room 666 [1982] 1. Godard: “These days, people would rather see a small image up close rather than a big image from far away.” 2. Herzog: “First, I’m going to take off my shoes. You can’t answer a question like that … Continue reading →

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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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