Monthly Archives: March 2018

3 things about Phil Karlson’s 99 RIVER STREET

Posted on March 18, 2018 by robchristopher

99 River Street [1953] 1. That’s one way to light a cigarette. 2. A visible flap of scarf. 3. She exits the powder room, gets a load of her husband dancing with a strange woman, and without a word walks … Continue reading →

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3 things about Dee Rees’s MUDBOUND

Posted on March 17, 2018 by robchristopher

Mudbound [2017] 1. He lowers a ladder into the grave. 2. A bar of chocolate. 3. Eyes, tongue, or balls.

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“The Best Part of the Story”

Posted on March 17, 2018 by robchristopher

The Los Angeles Times has just published a nice overview of Barry Gifford’s career alongside a brand new Roy story. Great stuff!

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3 things about David Cronenberg’s SCANNERS

Posted on March 16, 2018 by robchristopher

Scanners [1981] 1. A neatly folded brown blanket on the bed. 2. Melting telephone. 3. An ad in LIFE. 3 other things.

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s SABOTAGE

Posted on March 13, 2018 by robchristopher

Sabotage [1936] 1. Forget about a bomb, the kid is walking the streets of London with a nitrate print! 2. Low shot: she slowly walks out the of the room and sits down on a chair in the hallway, her … Continue reading →

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3 things about Herman Shumlin’s WATCH ON THE RHINE

Posted on March 11, 2018 by robchristopher

Watch on the Rhine [1943] 1. “We might also manage a visa for you. I’m sure you are homesick for shabby places and gaudy cafes and the rest of the decaying things that represent Europe to you.” “Blecher, we do … Continue reading →

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3 things about Albert Brooks’ LOST IN AMERICA

Posted on March 10, 2018 by robchristopher

Lost in America [1985] 1. “I never really tasted melted cheese before!” 2. A tiny, heart-shaped shower. 3. Sniffing the leather.

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New site! New video!

Posted on March 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Head over to Roy’s World for a new look at the project, including a brand new clip featuring Jason Adasiewicz’ music + a story from Barry Gifford!

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3 things about Steve James’ ABACUS: SMALL ENOUGH TO JAIL

Posted on March 4, 2018 by robchristopher

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail [2017] 1. She tries in vain to get someone to listen to her point. 2. The blurred line between a gift and a loan. 3. Justice … with a $10 million legal bill.

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3 things about Patty Jenkins’ WONDER WOMAN

Posted on March 3, 2018 by robchristopher

Wonder Woman [2017] 1. “I’m both frightened and aroused.” 2. A brief vision of earth without humans. 3. In the last crowd scene, there’s something that bothers me about Etta and Diana appearing in public without wearing a hat. Victory … Continue reading →

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