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3 things about Derek Jarman’s THE TEMPEST

Posted on February 1, 2014 by robchristopher

The Tempest [1979] 1. He emerges from the sea, naked, carrying a sword. 2. A crystal ball surrounded by glowing candles. 3. The sailors throw bunches of flower petals into the air.

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ VELVET GOLDMINE

Posted on January 19, 2014 by robchristopher

Velvet Goldmine [1998] 1. Gatefold sleeve. Wrapped from the waist down in crushed red velvet. 2. “It’s funny how beautiful people are when they’re walking out the door.” 3. Coils of microphone cable on the stage’s scuffed wood floor. He … Continue reading →

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3 things about Abdellatif Kechiche’s BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR

Posted on January 17, 2014 by robchristopher

Blue is the Warmest Color [2013] 1. Kissing, intermittent starbursts. 2. Louise Brooks projection. 3. “Excuse me, I don’t know … I don’t know … It’s beyond my control.” “You’re excused.”

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Easy come, easy go.

Posted on January 10, 2014 by robchristopher

“There were bars for cruising and bars for conversation, but in either kind of bar the restless hunt for something besides conversation gave friendships an ephemeral fluidity that alcohol rendered even looser and more transient. You could ‘know’ many people … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Cameron Mitchell’s SHORTBUS

Posted on January 6, 2014 by robchristopher

Shortbus [2006] 1. Splatter painting. 2. “Why don’t you come in and have a look. After all, voyeurism is participation.” 3. She bludgeons the pink egg using a mannequin leg clad in a fishnet stocking.

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3 things about Stephen Cone’s BLACK BOX

Posted on November 12, 2013 by robchristopher

Black Box [2013] 1. “I was just trying to make something work and I lost track of time.” 2. He exits through the door that isn’t there. 3. Curled up on the couch with a mug of tea. Birds chirping … Continue reading →

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3 things about Sidney Lumet’s THE ANDERSON TAPES

Posted on September 14, 2013 by robchristopher

The Anderson Tapes [1971] 1. After asking him if he met anyone interesting in prison, Martin Balsam puts his hand on Sean Connery’s knee. 2. Quincy Jones noodles around with bleeps and bloops. 3. A plaid flannel bathrobe. High-heeled shoes … Continue reading →

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3 things about David France’s HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE

Posted on August 28, 2013 by robchristopher

How to Survive a Plague [2012] 1. Larry Kramer: “Plague! 40 million infected is a fucking plague!” 2. AZT = $10,000 a year. 3. A giant yellow condom on Jesse Helms’ house. He stands there staring at it, holding a … Continue reading →

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I will not be be wearing pancake makeup on Wednesday.

Posted on June 17, 2013 by robchristopher

My book reading, which also features David Kodeski, is only two days away! If you love movies and/or libraries and/or live in Chicago, I hope to see you there. I won’t be wearing pancake makeup next week, but here’s what … Continue reading →

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3 things about Shirley Clarke’s PORTRAIT OF JASON

Posted on May 30, 2013 by robchristopher

Portrait of Jason [1967] 1. “I’ve suffered very expensively. I mean, extensively.” 2. The drag queens go downtown and suck in their lips. 3. He moves his hand away from his face, revealing a track of tears on his cheek. Stunning. Even 34 … Continue reading →

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