Monthly Archives: October 2026

An encore in San Francisco

Posted on October 6, 2026 by robchristopher

Barry Gifford’s 80th birthday celebrations continue! San Francisco’s Roxie Theater presents “Barry Gifford: Wild Lives, Lost Highways,” a retrospective that includes Wild at Heart, Lost Highway, and Perdita Durango. And (drum roll, please) on Sunday, October 18, Roy’s World: Barry … Continue reading →

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3 things about Hiroshi Teshigahara’s WOMAN IN THE DUNES

Posted on October 5, 2026 by robchristopher

Woman in the Dunes [1964] 1. Endlessly collapsing shelves of sand. 2. Tired of the conversation, he says, “Okay, whatever you say.” 3. She leaves the new radio for him.

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3 things about Zach Cregger’s WEAPONS

Posted on October 4, 2026 by robchristopher

Weapons [2025] 1. Not a glass, a bowl. 2. Collecting all the name tags. 3.  “I can make them eat each other if I want to.”

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3 things about Lucrecia Martel’s OUR LAND

Posted on October 3, 2026 by robchristopher

Our Land [2025] 1. She doesn’t believe she’s ever been to a cinema and only started watching TV recently. 2. “I made a fortune making plaster wardrobes.” 3. He describes his occupation as athlete.

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3 things about Lance Oppenheim’s PRIMETIME

Posted on October 2, 2026 by robchristopher

Primetime [2026] 1. He puts his laptop in his microwave but can’t bring himself to hit the button. 2. “‘Superhero,’ that’s your credit!” 3. Gun-mounted cameras.

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An encore in LA

Posted on October 1, 2026 by robchristopher

To celebrate Barry Gifford’s 80th birthday, this October the American Cinematheque is hosting a retrospective of his indelible film work, from Wild at Heart and Lost Highway (my favorite) to Perdita Durango and Nelson Algren Live. And the series concludes … Continue reading →

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