Author Archives: robchristopher

I have an irrational, perverse desire to watch “Escape From New York” tonight.

For those who don’t know, Greencine is like Netflix … only it’s based in San Francisco, is centered around independent, foreign, documentary, and hard-to-find DVDs, and isn’t an evil corporation. We are on the “4 out” plan and here’s what … Continue reading →

I really have nothing planned this weekend, except for writing and wasting time. We will probably gorge ourselves and watch the last three episodes of “Lost” Season 1. Then we will be ready to begin the expensive process of catching … Continue reading →

Oh boy, I can tell already that today is gonna be a killer. Brandon’s upstairs all day filling in for our absent shipping manager. No time to goof off. I shall reward myself by having a cocktail right after work … Continue reading →

W’s unconvincing displays of “angst” of late are so pathetic.

Here in Chicago, we have a word to describe springtime. And that word is “winter.”

Read the article in The Economist: http://www.economist.com/surveys/displaystory.cfm?story_id=5601463

starring William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Paul Sorvino. written by Frank Hannah & Wayne Kramer directed by Wayne Kramer An ingenious set-up is sadly wasted in this unsatisfying film. The setup? Macy plays a loser who transfers his … Continue reading →

The reading went over like gangbusters. I chose some of the “humorous” cards to read, and for the first time ever people were really laughing it up. Kinda felt like I was doing a standup routine. Then I read two … Continue reading →

Know what’s great about doing going to a reading at The Book Cellar? It’s also a wine bar. So come see me tomorrow night! Rob will be reading @ The Book Cellar 4736-4738 North Lincoln Avenue in Chicago Wednesday, March … Continue reading →