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3 things about Errol Morris’s THE UNKNOWN KNOWN

Posted on July 26, 2021 by robchristopher

The Unknown Known [2013] 1. Safely far away in Brussels while the scandal erupted. 2. He claims he never read the memos. Yet he knows the exact number that were written. 3. “That’s a vicious question.”

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3 things about Claudia Weill’s GIRLFRIENDS

Posted on July 25, 2021 by robchristopher

Girlfriends [1978] 1. “What’s a wrench?” 2. Rather than unpack the boxes, she balances various things on top of them. 3. Fuzzy duck.

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3 things about Robert Wise’s ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW

Posted on July 24, 2021 by robchristopher

Odds Against Tomorrow [1959] 1. Thick smoky haze behind the musicians. 2. “Just this once.” 3. The balloon connected to his finger with a string, he dials the number.

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Colorado + Michigan

Posted on July 23, 2021 by robchristopher

Tickets for my film Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago at the 2021 Mimesis Documentary Festival are now on sale! I Hope you’ll join me (and some surprise special guests) on Tuesday, August 10 at 7:00pm. And I’m also excited to … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ted Post’s ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES

Posted on July 19, 2021 by robchristopher

Escape from the Planet of the Apes [1971] 1. Sal Mineo’s thankless role. 2. Discussion of an ape abortion, plus a baby chimpanzee being shot to death: and this film is rated G! 3. “Only when she lets me.” 3 … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jasmila Zbanic’s QUO VADIS, AIDA?

Posted on July 18, 2021 by robchristopher

Quo vadis, Aida? [2020] 1. A toy helicopter lies abandoned on the steps. 2. Soldiers toss loaves of bread into the crowd. 3. A couple sitting on a balcony idly watch the condemned being herded into the building.

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3 things about Jean-Paul Salomé’s MAMA WEED

Posted on July 15, 2021 by robchristopher

Mama Weed [2020] 1. “How to wear a hijab” video tutorials. 2. Gun as a wedding gift. 3. An entire cabinet full of cookies.

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3 things about Errol Morris’s TABLOID

Posted on July 14, 2021 by robchristopher

Tabloid [2010] 1. Spread eagle. 2. “He’s a doo-doo dipper.” 3. She lives with her five Booger clones.

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The Opening Night feature!

Posted on July 13, 2021 by robchristopher

What an honor! My film Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is the Closing Night feature at this year’s Mimesis Documentary Festival in Boulder, Colorado! Join me plus a few surprise guests for our theatrical North American premiere: Tuesday, August 10 … Continue reading →

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3 things about Peter Yates’ THE HOT ROCK

Posted on July 12, 2021 by robchristopher

The Hot Rock [1972] 1. Dortmunder’s good/bad monolog. Brilliant. 2. Essentially, his locksmith business is booming because NYC is falling apart. 3. Red herring reaction shots of the bank guards noticing Dortmunder.

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