Monthly Archives: April 2022

New trailer, new screenings

Posted on April 7, 2022 by robchristopher

Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is returning to theaters! April 30: The Wilmette Theatre, Wilmette, IL Yours truly in person; Q&A with Lee Shoquist (ChicagoFilm.com) May 6 – 7: The Broad Theater, New Orleans, LA [tickets on sale soon—stay tuned] … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s RELATIVE

Posted on April 6, 2022 by robchristopher

Relative [2022] 1. She calmly explains e-books to a library patron. 2. In this alternate Chicago universe, Hopleaf is a pizza parlor. 3. “I need you. I don’t need you. I need you. We need you.” Bonus: the ugly couch … Continue reading →

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s BATMAN BEGINS

Posted on April 5, 2022 by robchristopher

Batman Begins [2005] 1. 10,000 masks. 2. Tom Wilkinson’s murky accent. 3. The Gordons live on the first floor. 3 other things.

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3 things about Luis Buñuel’s THE MILKY WAY

Posted on April 4, 2022 by robchristopher

The Milky Way [1969] 1. The Virgin Mary advises Him not to shave. 2.  Pierre Clémenti: barefoot hippie Angel of Death. 3. The desiccated corpse is declared a heretic and cremated. 3 other things.

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3 things about Edward Cline’s MILLION DOLLAR LEGS

Posted on April 3, 2022 by robchristopher

Million Dollar Legs [1932] 1. Dismantled nightclub. 2. “You’ll always be Sweetheart to me.” 3. Double gold medals. 3 other things.

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