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3 things about Robert Altman’s NASHVILLE

Posted on April 24, 2010 by robchristopher

Nashville [1975] 1. “It was Wanda, Wander.” “No, it was Wonder Wanda!” “Wanda, Wander! Wonder Wanda! What’s the difference, it was a hit!” 2. She undoes the top of her dress. Then she pulls out the Kleenex from her bra … Continue reading →

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3 things about TOM ZE: ASTRONAUTA LIBERTADO

Posted on February 21, 2010 by robchristopher

Tom Zé: Astronauta Libertado [2009] 1. “You’ve got to make music that people will listen to while they do the dishes.” 2. He appeared on the Brazilian TV show “Ladder to Success” playing a song called “Ramp to Failure.” 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about THE BLUES BROTHERS

Posted on February 19, 2010 by robchristopher

The Blues Brothers [1980] 1. She gently blows on her freshly painted nails and then carefully opens the flamethrower manual. 2. “Who wants an Orange Whip? Orange Whip? Orange Whip? Get us three Orange Whips.” 3. He removes a slice … Continue reading →

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3 things about GUY AND MADELINE ON A PARK BENCH

Posted on February 19, 2010 by robchristopher

Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench [2009] 1. On the crowded subway car, she slips her fingers into his pocket. 2. “I’m sick and tired of talking about Britney Spears and Lindsey Lohan.” 3. They look over at the … Continue reading →

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3 Things

Posted on November 7, 2009 by robchristopher

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man [2006] 1. On tour: Roy Orbision, The Walker Brothers, Lulu. 2. Newspaper headline: “Scott hides away in a gloom-world” 3. Someone compares Walker to Francis Bacon. Later, in a recording studio, a percussionist plays a giant … Continue reading →

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Music, Music, Music

Posted on September 14, 2009 by robchristopher

Ya like sunshiny power pop? Check out Lamar Holley.

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3 things about Donald Cammell & Nicolas Roeg’s PERFORMANCE

Posted on March 16, 2008 by robchristopher

Performance [1970] 1. Chazz runs his index finger down the side of the Rolls Royce a moment before pouring acid on it. 2. Sparkly, extreme close up of a nipple. 3. The two enormous, cabinet-sized speakers.

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3 things about Gene Graham’s THE GODFATHER OF DISCO

Posted on October 28, 2007 by robchristopher

The Godfather of Disco [2007] 1. Much overlap with the book I read on vacation, The Secret History of Disco. I’m glad I had read it before seeing this. 2. Tony Humphries looked/acted weird. 3. Ample Grace Jones photos but, … Continue reading →

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Manic Jingle Bells

Posted on December 10, 2005 by robchristopher

Most likely, this is the only version of “Jingle Bells” you’ll ever need. Be sure to listen to the end.

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