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3 things about Maxwell Shane’s NIGHTMARE

Posted on April 13, 2025 by robchristopher

Nightmare [1956] 1. A glimpse of Cafe du Monde.2. “You still having your barbecue?”“Sure. By 6 it’ll be as dry as bone.”3. All he asks for is sixty seconds.

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3 things about Norman Jewison’s THE CINCINNATI KID

Posted on February 28, 2023 by robchristopher

The Cincinnati Kid [1965] 1. Eddie G’s fabulous purple smoking jacket. 2. He lives on Magazine Street? 3. “A reasonable bet.”

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New trailer, new screenings

Posted on April 7, 2022 by robchristopher

Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is returning to theaters! April 30: The Wilmette Theatre, Wilmette, IL Yours truly in person; Q&A with Lee Shoquist (ChicagoFilm.com) May 6 – 7: The Broad Theater, New Orleans, LA [tickets on sale soon—stay tuned] … Continue reading →

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3 things about Edward Dmytryk’s WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Posted on November 20, 2019 by robchristopher

Walk on the Wild Side [1962] 1. “Imagine, an innocent person walking–” “And of course you make your living by walking.” 2. The way she lights her cigarette with infinite laziness and then disdainfully throws away the match. 3. He … Continue reading →

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3 things about Stuart Rosenberg’s THE DROWNING POOL

Posted on September 14, 2018 by robchristopher

The Drowning Pool [1975] 1. French Quarter = shorthand for “he’s gay.” 2. “How’d you like to help me put on some suntan lotion?” “Won’t help honey, you’re gonna be burned out by the time you’re 30.” 3. Preparing the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Guy Hamilton’s LIVE AND LET DIE

Posted on June 28, 2018 by robchristopher

Live and Let Die [1973] 1. Jazz funeral at the corner of Dumaine and Chartres. 2. “Lengthwise, if you don’t mind.” 3. Exploding leather sofa. 3 other things.

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A punch for an Oscars party: Boston Club Punch

Posted on February 28, 2016 by robchristopher

This is the punch for my Oscars party this year, derived from David Wondrich’s wonderful book Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl Hardcover. As he notes, it is “fearsomely complex” to make. But wonderful. The recipe below … Continue reading →

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