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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s NO SUDDEN MOVE

Posted on July 4, 2021 by robchristopher

No Sudden Move [2021] 1. A goof in the scene where Bill Duke’s character is introduced: in the background we hear “Blue Pepper (Far East of the Blues),” an Ellington number that wasn’t released until 1967. 2. The sous chef … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s ANATOMY OF A MURDER

Posted on November 8, 2016 by robchristopher

Anatomy of a Murder [1959] 1. Matching cigarette lighters. 2. Blocking his sightline. 3. He advises her to keep the girdle. This film gets better and better. 3 other things.

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Winter Sequence.

Posted on December 21, 2015 by robchristopher

Every December I try to freshen up my holiday listening by adding some new music to the rotation. This year it’s a piece by Leonard Feather and Ralph Burns, “Winter Sequence, A Seasonal Suite for Rhythmic Reindeer.” Dating from 1954, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gary Keys’ MEMORIES OF DUKE

Posted on November 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Memories of Duke [1980] 1. He leaves the piano to groove to the band. 2. When he was with Chick Webb, Johnny Hodges’ nickname was Polly. 3. “Whether you were black, white, grizzled or gray, any musician would want to … Continue reading →

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3 things about Drew Associates’ ON THE ROAD WITH DUKE ELLINGTON

Posted on December 4, 2013 by robchristopher

On the Road with Duke Ellington [1974] 1. “Every night we throw a house party, and I’m the guest of honor.” 2. Duke tells Louis Armstrong, “Well, you know, I get stage fright.” 3. “He will perform the new piece … Continue reading →

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