Monthly Archives: April 2013

What I emailed Roger Ebert

Posted on April 4, 2013 by robchristopher

Luckily I also printed out my original message to him. His reply (including the very fact he replied) floors me now, especially after re-reading what I wrote to him. How cocky was I?

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My email from Roger Ebert

Posted on April 4, 2013 by robchristopher

Good thing I printed this out! I was 21 when I emailed him, taking him to task for panning Lost Highway. In his original review he wrote that Pete Dayton (Balthazar Getty’s character) was in high school. I rather haughtily … Continue reading →

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RIP, Roger.

Posted on April 4, 2013 by robchristopher

Roger Ebert has passed away. I’m devastated. It’s like when Robert Altman died–I couldn’t believe it. I still can’t believe it. I certainly wouldn’t have ever started writing about movies seriously if it hadn’t been for the experience of watching … Continue reading →

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Queue Tips at the Chicago Public Library

Posted on April 3, 2013 by robchristopher

I’m really excited to announce an upcoming event for the book. As part of the Chicago Public Library’s celebration of Pride Month, a book reading featuring yours truly and contributor David Kodeski will be held Wednesday, June 19 at 7pm … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Singleton’s SHAFT

Posted on April 1, 2013 by robchristopher

Shaft [2000] 1. “Don’t make me chase you, you’re going to piss me off!” 2. He drops his drawers and sits down on the commode without interrupting the conversation. 3. There is a car door fastened to the wall of … Continue reading →

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