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Logging the film.

Posted on November 17, 2014 by robchristopher

This photo was taken near the end of our first burst of shooting, January 1995. You can see us all busily logging the film and sound (from L to R: cinematographer Tchavdar Georgiev, me, sound recordist Phil Jones).

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3 things about George Clooney’s THE MONUMENTS MEN

Posted on November 17, 2014 by robchristopher

The Monuments Men [2014] 1. Historical inaccuracy: when she sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” she uses the revised lyrics to the song. Lyrics that didn’t appear until the 1950’s. 2. “If it was not for you, I might … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ron Mann’s ALTMAN

Posted on November 16, 2014 by robchristopher

Altman [2014] 1. Jack Warner: “That fool has all the actors talking at the same time!” 2. Altman’s grandson played Swee’pea in Popeye. 3. Lily Tomlin’s definition of Altmanesque: “Making a family.” Attempting to capture the essence of Robert Altman … Continue reading →

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The cast and crew.

Posted on November 15, 2014 by robchristopher

You’ll be reading more about this remarkable group of folks in the months to come, so I wanted to share our “official” portrait. It was taken by our still photographer, Yu-Jean Choi. This was us, January 1995. Filming continued off … Continue reading →

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR

Posted on November 9, 2014 by robchristopher

Interstellar [2014] 1. A dishtowel on top of the water pitcher to keep out the dust. 2. Plastic sheeting, warm liquid bath, wet t-shirt, snorty embrace. 3. Infinite bands of multicolors: Bruce Conner meets Donald Judd.

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3 things about Sophie Fiennes’ THE PERVERT’S GUIDE TO IDEOLOGY

Posted on November 8, 2014 by robchristopher

The Pervert’s Guide to Ideology [2012] 1. The Coke has grown warm; the distance between the sublime and the excremental is a short one. 2. Cynical ideology: I know very well what I’m doing and I am nevertheless doing it. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bob Fosse’s ALL THAT JAZZ

Posted on November 6, 2014 by robchristopher

All That Jazz [1979] 1. Eyedrops, Alka-Seltzer, Benzadrine. 2. “Now Sinatra will never cover it.” 3. Vein-and-artery bodysuits.

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3 things about Albert Brooks’ MODERN ROMANCE

Posted on November 5, 2014 by robchristopher

Modern Romance [1981] 1. ‘Lude dialing. 2. Clump of vitamins, thud. 3. “Alright. But a kiss is more important than life.” 3 other things.

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Keeping up.

Posted on November 3, 2014 by robchristopher

I’ve added a new page about the film where you can keep up with the latest news. And there’ll be some sooner rather than later. So keep your eyes peeled …

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3 things about Tod Browning’s THE DEVIL-DOLL

Posted on November 1, 2014 by robchristopher

The Devil-Doll [1936] 1. “My work will help the world to live!” “And my work will help three men die.” 2. She carefully dips the tiny stiletto in the vial of poison. 3. He takes off the wig and tosses … Continue reading →

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