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3 things about George Roy Hill’s HAWAII

Posted on May 4, 2025 by robchristopher

Hawaii [1966] 1. “We begin now!” 2. A letter to James Monroe. 3. They dive into the surf for relief, but they’ll only catch pneumonia and die.

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3 things about Raoul Walsh’s THE REVOLT OF MAMIE STOVER

Posted on April 7, 2024 by robchristopher

The Revolt of Mamie Stover [1956] 1. “Remember, sell, sell, sell. Whiskey and champagne. Smile it up, you new ladies. Smile it up. Remember, smiles means money. Smiles means money.” 2. Rum collins for two on the terrace. 3. Fleeting … Continue reading →

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3 things about Anthony Banua-Simon’s CANE FIRE

Posted on April 23, 2023 by robchristopher

Cane Fire [2020] 1. Coco Palms’ famous torch-lighting ceremony was completely made up; it was never a native Hawaiian tradition. 2. Describing Charlton Heston as the guy whose veins bulge out. 3. “Just call me Uncle Larry.” Certainly one of … Continue reading →

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3 things about Isaac Halasima’s WATERMAN

Posted on May 22, 2022 by robchristopher

Waterman [2021] 1. When Duke Paoa Kahanamoku arrived in Australia, he didn’t have a board with him. So he carved a new one himself. 2. He was the best … until Johnny Weissmuller came along. 3. Taking a nap under … Continue reading →

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Cocktail: You Came a Long Way from Lihue

Posted on October 27, 2019 by robchristopher

This song has been my jam of 2019. So when I recently picked up a bottle of The Funk and successfully incorporated its bodacious eccentricity into a cocktail, naming this new mixture was a no brainer. Sip this one slowly. … Continue reading →

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