Author Archives: Bob Hill

“The Neutral, as its familiars call it, is a few doors north of Stillman’s gymnasium and is patronized chiefly by fight managers, trainers and boxers who are locked out of Stillman’s between three and five o’clock every afternoon, and by … Read More

As Argo hits theaters nationwide today, the cover story – at least from a media perspective – seems to be the unexpected reinvention of Ben Affleck as a compelling, if not wholly Oscar-worthy, actor/director. The only issue being Affleck’s reinvention … Read More

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“You know, I force it. And by forcing it, I lose everything that’s interesting about my work. What’s interesting about my work, for me – not for anyone else; God knows I can’t speak for that – what’s interesting in … Read More

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“The thing that gets me started, that sends me on the road, is usually something very very basic. It’s almost as simple as possible. I do like working in genres. I like genres. I can make a case that every … Read More

Hot chicks in tight, low-cut blouses A seemingly reliable flashlight that’s suddenly prone to fits Total douchebag jocks falling victim to the bad man’s wrath Stabbing victims who do not drop an ounce of blood Stabbing/shooting victims who inexplicably leap … Read More

I was sitting at the table – belly warm and full of booze – when at first I heard the gentle rapping, a slow and even rap-tap-tapping, like the clash of midnight tides against the moor. That sound came followed by … Read More

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“Some people are called to be a good sailor. Some people have a calling to be a good tiller of the land. Some people are called to be a good friend. You have to be the best at whatever you … Read More