Monthly Archives: June 2016

3 things about Paul Bartel’s EATING RAOUL

Eating Raoul [1982] 1. Hot tub electrocution. 2. Lemon, mint, cherry, or trail mix. 3. Doris leaves the party. “All right you two, mush!”

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Jason Adasiewicz and the sounds of ROY’S WORLD.

I am thrilled to announce the collaboration of jazz musician and composer Jason Adasiewicz on the soundtrack of my forthcoming documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. I’ve loved the sound of the vibraphone at least as far back as Twin … Continue reading

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3 things about George Pollock’s MURDER SHE SAID

Murder She Said [1961] 1. Voluminous jumpsuit. 2. By the light of the lantern she begins to examine each fuse. 3. On her fireside table is an Agatha Christie paperback.

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3 things about Robert Wise’s RUN SILENT RUN DEEP

Run Silent Run Deep [1958] 1. “That’s strange, Jim. I never even thought of failing.” 2. He chastely pats the pin-up. 3. The Japanese crew watches stoically as the torpedoes approach their sub.

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