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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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And the sound rolls on.

Posted on July 5, 2013 by robchristopher

I’ve digitized sixteen of the original location sound rolls. About halfway done. Here’s a snippet, one of the live musical numbers we recorded: We never really named this jam, so I’m just calling it “POTC Blues.” Scot Livingston: vocals, guitar; … Continue reading →

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3 things about Walt Disney’s FANTASIA

Posted on September 30, 2012 by robchristopher

Fantasia [1940] 1. The two harpists are female; but apparently the rest of the orchestra is male. 2. Lonely centaur is introduced to lonely centuarette. 3. Writhing flames twist into creatures.

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R.I.P Donna Summer

Posted on May 17, 2012 by robchristopher

David Bowie: “One day in Berlin … Eno came running in and said, ‘I have heard the sound of the future.’ … he puts on ‘I Feel Love’, by Donna Summer … He said, ‘This is it, look no further. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alex Cox’s SID AND NANCY

Posted on November 7, 2011 by robchristopher

Sid and Nancy [1986] 1. “That looks like it hurts,” he says, noticing the scratches on her knuckles. “So does this.” He bashes his head against the wall. She seems impressed. 2. A box of free kittens at Max’s Kansas … Continue reading →

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3 things about Neil Young’s RUST NEVER SLEEPS

Posted on August 21, 2011 by robchristopher

Rust Never Sleeps [1979] 1. The “road eyes”: Tatooine stagehands. 2. He dips the harmonica in a vat of water, shakes it dry, sticks it into his rig. 3. A big woohoo from the audience during “After the Gold Rush” … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Badham’s SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER

Posted on June 22, 2011 by robchristopher

Saturday Night Fever [1977] 1. “No, Tony, you can’t fuck the future. The future fucks you.” 2. She begs him to kiss her. He complies. She shrieks, “I just kissed Al Pacino!” 3. He tells her all about the bridge. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ I’M NOT THERE.

Posted on October 23, 2010 by robchristopher

I’m Not There. [2007] 1. “Mr Quinn, Mr. Quinn, do you have a word for your fans?” “Astronaut.” 2. Painted wooden seesaw. 3. He blows the dust away. It’s caked on like flour. 3 other things.

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3 things about Mark Landsman’s THUNDER SOUL

Posted on October 4, 2010 by robchristopher

Thunder Soul [2010] 1. “We didn’t have uniforms. Just white shirts and white pants. They would see us coming and say, ‘Why are there all these milkmen?’” 2. 70’s fashion montage. “It was the Superfly look.” “Then it was, tight … Continue reading →

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9/11.

Posted on September 11, 2010 by robchristopher

My own memories of 9/11 are (blessedly, considering what’s come later) self-contained. Working a full day at the coffeehouse, not wanting/wanting to be there, spending a few hours at home glued to the TV, then going to a Laurie Anderson … Continue reading →

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