Monthly Archives: June 2023

Soundtrack LP for ROY’S WORLD is out now!

Posted on June 30, 2023 by robchristopher

Today is the release day for Jason Adasiewicz’s soundtrack album for Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. It’s available from Corbett vs. Dempsey on vinyl in all the finest record shops (including Dusty Groove in Chicago) as well as digitally via … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jafar Panahi’s NO BEARS

Posted on June 29, 2023 by robchristopher

No Bears [2022] 1. He points out that they already have a witness. When they admit the child’s testimony is inadmissible, he counters that nonetheless they’re using it to pressure him. 2. He quickly steps back from the border. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brian G. Hutton’s ZEE AND CO.

Posted on June 27, 2023 by robchristopher

Zee and Co. [1972] 1. “There’s nothing I hate more than soulful people. She’s always a little out of breath and sees beauty in everything. Especially in shit.” 2. Margaret Leighton’s enormous wig and glasses. 3. Dumping his suitcase on … Continue reading →

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3 things about Wendell B. Harris Jr.’s CHAMELON STREET

Posted on June 22, 2023 by robchristopher

Chameleon Street [1989] 1. “That afternoon I went to Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast to help get my mind right.” 2. Photo op with the mayor of Detroit. 3. Fake French.

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3 things about George Miller’s THREE THOUSAND YEARS OF LONGING

Posted on June 19, 2023 by robchristopher

Three Thousand Years of Longing [2022] 1. Bewildered, terrified Einstein. 2. Books disguised as bottles. 3. She packs his things into a new cardboard box and adds it to the shelf in her basement next to an identical cardboard box … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ralph Nelson’s ONCE A THIEF

Posted on June 18, 2023 by robchristopher

Once a Thief [1965] 1. Unrestrained Ann-Margaret. 2. Warped killer’s POV. 3. Senseless: the gun has no bullets left, yet he keeps it in his hand. A real letdown. Clichéd plotting and dialog just sink it. A dream cast and … Continue reading →

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3 things about John McNaughton’s WILD THINGS

Posted on June 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Wild Things [1998] 1. Muddy Jeep.2. “Guidance counselors get to find out all sorts of interesting things.” Panties in his front pocket.3. Salvaged false teeth.

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3 things about Max Barbakow’s PALM SPRINGS

Posted on June 13, 2023 by robchristopher

Palm Springs [2022] 1 “What if we get sick of each other?” “We’re already sick of each other. It’s the best.” 2. Videoconferencing with a quantum physicist. 3. Side by side on pizza slices.

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3 things about Joshua Pikovsky & Jordan Tetewsky’s HANNAH HA HA

Posted on June 12, 2023 by robchristopher

Hannah Ha Ha [2022] 1. “Well, history repeats itself.” “No it doesn’t, there’s never been an iPhone before.” 2. Unscrewing the peanut butter, unscrewing the jelly. 3. He ran for mayor as a Leninist.

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3 things about Hayao Miyazaki’s HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE

Posted on June 11, 2023 by robchristopher

Howl’s Moving Castle [2004] 1. He helps himself to a log. 2. Instant beard. 3. Kissing Turnip-head.

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