Author Archives: robchristopher

Those things about us and our relationships that technology can’t touch.

Posted on February 20, 2015 by robchristopher

“Pause of the Clock,” Chicago director Rob Christopher’s film about young adults who confront the struggle for identity and push the boundaries of trust, recently wrapped a production schedule that spanned almost two decades. “It’s a film about friendship, secrets, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gerd Oswald’s CRIME OF PASSION

Posted on February 20, 2015 by robchristopher

Crime of Passion [1957] 1. She fingers the lapel of his coat and says, “Tell me Bill, how many elbows have you had poked in your eye?” 2. As she waits anxiously in the booth for Bill to join her, … Continue reading →

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5 days left. Double your pleasure through midnight Sunday.

Posted on February 20, 2015 by robchristopher

There are 5 days left in the Kickstarter campaign. The good news is that, right now, the project is 66% funded. 66%! But Kickstarter is all or nothing: if I don’t get to 100% by early Thursday morning, I don’t … Continue reading →

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3 things about Hossein Amini’s THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY

Posted on February 19, 2015 by robchristopher

The Two Faces of January [2014] 1. “I didn’t do it for him.” “You shouldn’t have done it for either of us.” 2. He grabs him by the crotch of his pants and dangles him overboard. 3. “I’m sorry I … Continue reading →

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The Reel Librarian reels over my reels.

Posted on February 18, 2015 by robchristopher

Okay, so, after you’ve finished groaning over that headline go check out the Reel Librarian. A big supporter of my book and now a big supporter of my film! It’s a good time to take a snapshot of where the … Continue reading →

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Mystery is a thing to nurture and cherish, not to explain away.

Posted on February 17, 2015 by robchristopher

In this post at The Jeremy Show, Mr. Jeremy Wells talks with me about the film and some of the stuff that was going on in my life when I made it: going to church, going broke, wearing pastel t-shirts. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Alfred Hitchcock’s ROPE

Posted on February 16, 2015 by robchristopher

Rope [1948] 1. The two halves of the broken champagne glass in his hands. Streaks of blood on the glass. 2. Flash of green light. Flash of red light. 3. “You’re going to die, Brandon!”

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3 things about Andrew Davis’ A PERFECT MURDER

Posted on February 15, 2015 by robchristopher

A Perfect Murder [1998] 1. Espresso foreplay. 2. Meat thermometer. 3. His escape plan is to take a train to Montreal?! And he needs to use a travel agency to buy his ticket?! Love the meat thermometer. But I’ll stick … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s LOST HIGHWAY

Posted on February 14, 2015 by robchristopher

Lost Highway [1997] 1. Renee and Sheila both wear black nail polish. 2. Worn out red armchair. 3. Brains on the sand. Happy Valentine’s Day! 3 other things.

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Why can’t we live together? 16mm vs. DCP

Posted on February 13, 2015 by robchristopher

I was thrilled and honored to be interviewed about my film by Julian Antos, a projectionist and fellow member of CINE-FILE. You can read all about the the various film stocks we used, what condition the elements were in after … Continue reading →

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