Tag Archives: Paul Auster

3 things about Wayne Wang & Paul Auster’s SMOKE

Posted on July 31, 2025 by robchristopher

Smoke [1995] 1. “You never know what’s gonna happen next. And the moment you think you do, that’s the moment you don’t know a goddamn thing.” 2. Daniel Auster has a cameo as a shoplifter. In real life he was … Continue reading →

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3 things about Philip Haas’ THE MUSIC OF CHANCE

Posted on February 14, 2011 by robchristopher

The Music of Chance [1993] 1. Using a syringe he applies a drop of glue to the bottom of the figure. 2. He hands Pozzi the cigarette through the fence. A moment later: “By the time you count to a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Paul Auster’s THE INNER LIFE OF MARTIN FROST

Posted on March 3, 2008 by robchristopher

The Inner Life of Martin Frost [2007] 1. Irene Jacob tastes the aspargus and makes a series of “yummy” sounds. 2. Sophie Auster definitely has her dad’s eyes. 3. The allusion to Cocteau’s Orpheus at the end: he is not … Continue reading →

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