Author Archives: robchristopher

“Film Close-Ups” interview with Chandler Bennett.

Posted on September 12, 2020 by robchristopher

I had the pleasure of speaking with Chandler Bennett at KALX 90.7FM Berkeley about the film. Check it out below! Reminder: Roy’s World screens Friday, September 18 at SF DocFest! (This presentation is geoblocked and may only be viewed in … Continue reading →

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CFA Media Mixer on September 16

Posted on September 9, 2020 by robchristopher

I had the honor of being asked to participate in Chicago Film Archive‘s annual Media Mixer, a really fun creative endeavor that pairs filmmmakers with musicians and sound artists in order to create a short film. (This is how I … Continue reading →

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3 things about Zeke Kamm and Taylor Morden’s THE LAST BLOCKBUSTER

Posted on September 8, 2020 by robchristopher

The Last Blockbuster [2020] 1. He smells the inside of the VHS case. 2. By eliminating late fees, the company lost $250 million at one stroke. 3. Obsolete POS computer system.

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3 things about Ishiro Honda’s DESTROY ALL MONSTERS

Posted on September 8, 2020 by robchristopher

Destroy All Monsters [1968] 1. “We will either be heroes or in body bags within the hour.” 2. Slithering back into solid rock form. 3. Mothra’s rather ineffective web.

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3 things about Bill Gunn’s PERSONAL PROBLEMS

Posted on September 7, 2020 by robchristopher

Personal Problems [1980] 1. “It’s not that I’m unhappy, I’m just not happy.” 2. Intake interviews that mirror one another, at the beginning of the film and at the hospital. 3. Sax on the riverbank.

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3 things about Michal Bielawski’s THE WIND: A DOCUMENTARY THRILLER

Posted on September 6, 2020 by robchristopher

The Wind: A Documentary Thriller [2019] 1. The medics calmly observe his uncontrollable shaking. 2. She puts her ear to its bark, trying to hear the tree’s secrets. 3. Vibrating tree roots.

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My interview with Lili Taylor + 2 more chances.

Posted on September 4, 2020 by robchristopher

Okay, folks, there are only two more chances to see Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago this month! It will be livestreamed this Sunday, September 6 as part of Dances With Films LA, immediately followed by a Q&A featuring yours truly … Continue reading →

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3 things about Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT

Posted on August 30, 2020 by robchristopher

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant [1972] 1. “When you have understanding, there’s no need for pity.” 2. Mannequin sex tableau. 3. White, deep shag carpet.

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3 things about Colm McCarthy’s THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS

Posted on August 29, 2020 by robchristopher

The Girl with All the Gifts [2016] 1. Glug-glug-glug of the canteens being filled. 2. Eating a cat. Eating a bird. 3. Teacher in a cage.

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A Q & A featuring Lili Taylor.

Posted on August 28, 2020 by robchristopher

Wow! Immediately following the livestream of Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago on Sunday, September 6 at Dances With Films, stick around for a live Q & A featuring yours truly, Barry Gifford, and Lili Taylor. Lili is part of the … Continue reading →

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