Author Archives: robchristopher

I was just offered the film/TV blogger position at chicagoist. I accepted. EDIT: Lest anyone get too excited, this is an unpaid position, so alas I ain’t quittin’ my day job. Not quite yet anyway.

This has to be some kind of record. The film festvial schedule came out yesterday, Andy and I pored over it, discussed, chose the four films we want to see and settled on which screenings to attend. And tomorrow I … Continue reading →

Presidential Thunderdome: Bush vs. Roosevelt

Last night I finished reading Volume I of the Proust. Only five more left to go!

Tower Crashing Down?

Wow, I just got my first-ever post on chicagoist I’m trying out for their Film/TV bloggist position. Cross your fingers. (P.S. Plus, in the entry I think I coined a new word: SigOth. Will it catch on?)

As requested by muddyslush : 2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, chopped1 garlic clove, finely chopped1 carrot, chopped14 ounces cooked gunga peas (canned or otherwise, substitute garbanzos if desired)1 cinnamon stick1 sprig of thyme2 1/2 cups vegetable stock2 ounces creamed coconut1 … Continue reading →

I’ve now given my new manuscript to about six people, and only one of them hasread it! Aaargh! And some of them have had it for months now. To a writer, the only thing that’s worse than dislike of one’s … Continue reading →

O how I love you, Rudy Van Gelder! I bought two more this week: “It Might As Well Be Spring,” by Ike Quebec and “Happenings,” by Bobby Hutcherson. The latter contains an exquisite track called “Bouquet,” an homage to Erik … Continue reading →

Last night was a whirlwind of music.   My friend Steven scored some tickets to see Cat Power at the Vic. I’m glad mine was free. Actually, the music was dynamite. Once it got started.   For those of you … Continue reading →