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3 things about ARIA

Aria [1987] 1. Spatters of blood hitting the snow. 2. Vegas Elvis/opera singer. 3. Downy leghair, Jewel-encrusted foot. Segments directed by Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, Bill Bryden, Jean-Luc Godard, Derek Jarman, Franc Roddam, Nicolas Roeg, Ken Russell, Charles Sturridge, Julien … Continue reading

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I got a guitar, and a piece of cellophane wrap.

Here’s a new clip from the film, a musical interlude featuring Scot P. Livingston (vocal, guitar), Tchavdar Georgiev (drums), and yours truly (piano). “POTC Blues,” an excerpt from PAUSE OF THE CLOCK from Rob Christopher on Vimeo. This was our … Continue reading

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How Alain Delon ended up in my movie.

I’m referring of course to “Alain Delon,” a track by my friend Steven Pate that appears on the soundtrack of Pause of the Clock. (What–you thought I meant the actor?!) During the editing of a dinner party scene I was … Continue reading

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“Diary,” an excerpt from PAUSE OF THE CLOCK

This clip stars Dylan Lorenz and yours truly, and features “No One Dreams Anyway,” music by Kill Hannah. “Diary,” an excerpt from PAUSE OF THE CLOCK from Rob Christopher on Vimeo.

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Zounds, more sounds: fresh news about the soundtrack

One of the lead actors in Pause of the Clock, Dylan Lorenz, was college roommates with Allen Morgenstern, an original member of the band Kill Hannah. That’s how I came to hear their first EP, Hummingbirds the Size of Bullets. … Continue reading

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Zounds what sounds: thrilling news about the soundtrack!

Finally, I can spill the beans … I’m really excited to announce that a new tune by Royale will be featured on the soundtrack of Pause of the Clock. It was one of those serendipitous moments when you’re surfing around … Continue reading

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from a notebook

“Jazz shouts its sorrows at us, and we don’t give a damn. That’s why it’s fine, real.” –Erik Satie

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In which I am described as Chicago’s resident tikiphile.

Really? Aww shucks. Here Comes The Bum! I’ve already written about why you ought to come out to Three Dots and a Dash this Sunday evening. But here’s the convincer: they’ve asked me to DJ! Yes, from 5 till 9ish … Continue reading

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3 things about Walt Disney’s THE THREE CABALLEROS

The Three Caballeros [1944] 1. “When they’re beak-to-beak, they can’t get cheek-to-cheek.” 2. Magenta Baia. 3. Calliope cacti.

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3 things about Walt Disney’s SALUDOS AMIGOS

Saludos Amigos [1942] 1. Frolicking cows on the map of Argentina. 2. Perpetual motion below the equator. 3. Flamingo samba.

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