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3 things about Sean Bohary & Cinqué Lee’s BURN OUT THE DAY

Posted on May 10, 2010 by robchristopher

Burn Out the Day [2009] 1. “I don’t even know 52 women!” 2. In order to stay hard, he chants, “Philip Glass. Philip Glass. Philip Glass.” 3. He sits on a plastic chair under the shower.

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3 things about Martin Scorsese’s CAPE FEAR

Posted on May 10, 2010 by robchristopher

Cape Fear [1991] 1. Missing piano wire. 2. Robert Mitchum drawls, “Well, pardon me all over the place.” 3. The giant rock smacks the mud where his head had been only a few seconds before. Seeing it again for the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Daniel Kraus’ PROFESSOR

Posted on May 8, 2010 by robchristopher

Professor [2010] 1. Operation Iraqi Freedom baseball cap. 2. “And I know exactly when that moment will be, when our retirement account has enough of what Mike Royko called ‘fuck you’ money.” 3. In the middle of a long, passionate … Continue reading →

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3 things about Albert Brooks’ MODERN ROMANCE

Posted on May 7, 2010 by robchristopher

Modern Romance [1981] 1. “I’m alone now. I don’t want any Quaaludes–what am I going to do, hug myself?” 2. In full jogging regalia, he executes stretches while chanting, “1-2-3-Idon’tevenmissher-2-3. 1-2-3-Idon’tevenmissher-2-3.” 3. He air-writes down the guy’s phone number.

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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 Mike Hodges’ I’LL SLEEP WHEN I’M DEAD

Posted on May 2, 2010 by robchristopher

I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead [2003] 1. The bloody water drains away, revealing a small knife. 2. Davey and Mickser both have pet birds. 3. She sits on the stairs, facing the front door. Staring straight ahead. We can’t tell … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gus Van Sant’s MILK

Posted on May 2, 2010 by robchristopher

Milk [2008] 1. “My bill outlines procedures for identifying homosexuals.” 2. Jack is drinking Coors. 3. The ribbon of lights stretches as far as the eye can see.

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3 things about Wong Kar Wai’s DAYS OF BEING WILD

Posted on April 30, 2010 by robchristopher

Days of Being Wild [1990] 1. “April the 16th. At one minute before 3pm on April the 16th, 1960, you’re together with me. Because of you, I’ll remember that one minute. From now on, we’re one-minute friends.” 2. He lies … Continue reading →

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Wild at Heart and Weird on Top

Posted on April 29, 2010 by robchristopher

It was my great pleasure to spend some time talking with Barry Gifford about his new Sailor & Lula collection. Can’t wait for his new Chicago book, which is due out this fall.

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