Tag Archives: Robert Altman

3 things about Robert Altman’s McCABE & MRS. MILLER

Posted on March 19, 2022 by robchristopher

McCabe & Mrs. Miller [1971] 1. Cat on the gaming table. 2. “Then you weren’t very far apart, were you?” 3. Four fried eggs, some of that stew, and hot tea. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s THE LONG GOODBYE

Posted on March 2, 2022 by robchristopher

The Long Goodbye [1973] 1. J.C. Penney tie. 2. “Those ladies were a big help. Crazy ladies.” 3. Arnold’s mustard yellow briefs. 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s 3 WOMEN

Posted on November 27, 2021 by robchristopher

3 Women [1977] 1. “She’ll show you just how easy it really is.” 2. “We don’t like the twins.” 3. “Ever since you moved in here you’ve been causing me grief. Nobody wants to hang around you. You don’t drink, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Altman’s THE GINGERBREAD MAN

Posted on April 18, 2021 by robchristopher

The Gingerbread Man [1996] 1. Cat in the bed.2. Taped up windows everywhere in preparation for landfall.3. From her purse, she removes the ashtray she swiped at his party and uses it in his car.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s SECRET HONOR

Posted on February 23, 2021 by robchristopher

Secret Honor [1984] 1. He extracts a cassette from the inner pocket of his smoking jacket.2. Dual meanings of the word “pardon.”3. Black Irish.

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3 things about Robert Altman's FOOL FOR LOVE

Posted on March 22, 2020 by robchristopher

Fool for Love [1985] 1. Unsuccessful attempt to repair the bed.2. The gunshot triggers the jukebox to start playing.3. He opens the door to the smoldering trailer and steps inside. Shortly thereafter it fully bursts into flames.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s COOKIE’S FORTUNE

Posted on March 8, 2020 by robchristopher

Cookie’s Fortune [1999] 1. He gets his out police codebook. 2. “Want a drink?” “Never before Tom Brokaw.” 3. Salome’s dance with a toilet paper roll. Hadn’t seen this since it was first released. What a delight. Just enough plot … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Altman’s THE PLAYER

Posted on February 9, 2020 by robchristopher

The Player [1992] 1. “That pipsqueak?” 2. “Rumors are always true, you know that.” 3. “Who is this person?” 3 other things.

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3 things about Robert Altman’s JAZZ ’34: REMEMBRANCES OF KANSAS CITY SWING

Posted on October 24, 2019 by robchristopher

Jazz ’34: Remembrances of Kansas City Swing [1997] 1. Water pitcher as mute. 2. He takes off his jacket, carefully buttons his vest, proceeds to blow. 3. BBQ wagon on the street.

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Editing ROY’S WORLD has been a blast.

Posted on March 12, 2019 by robchristopher

When we started editing Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago, my editor Marianna Milhorat lived in Pilsen, right here in Chicago on the south side. That’s about a 45-minute trip via CTA from my own apartment. No big deal. But this … Continue reading →

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