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3 things about Claire Denis’ BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE

Posted on July 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Both Sides of the Blade [2022] 1. “If the past is coming back, I’m out of here.” 2. She wraps him in a blanket. Shortly thereafter, he casts it aside. 3. A few bubbles emerge from the phone.

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3 things about Gregg Araki’s THE DOOM GENERATION

Posted on July 12, 2023 by robchristopher

The Doom Generation [1995] 1. Orange nachos. 2. The moment she suddenly brandishes a sword. 3. Drawn out strobe.

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Chicago Filmmakers Hosts ROY’S WORLD!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by robchristopher

Saturday, August 5 at 7PM Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse Cinema 1326 W. Hollywood Ave. post-film Q & A and discussion with yours truly This is likely to be the final Chicago screening in awhile, so be there or be square!

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3 things about Gregg Araki’s TOTALLY F****D UP

Posted on July 8, 2023 by robchristopher

Totally F***ed Up [1993] 1. “How’s your boyfriend?” Long pause. “History.” 2. Walking through the Tower Records parking lot. 3. Belted pants, suspenders, plain white shirt.

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE

Posted on July 4, 2023 by robchristopher

Magic Mike’s Last Dance [2023] 1. Singani 63 product placement. 2. Intermission. 3. Slick stage rain slide.

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3 things about Robert Longo’s JOHNNY MNEMONIC

Posted on July 3, 2023 by robchristopher

Johnny Mnemonic [1995] 1. Diagonal slices. 2. Cyberdolphin. 3. Heavy metal opera at the club.

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3 things about Mike Nichols’s CLOSER

Posted on July 1, 2023 by robchristopher

Closer [2004] 1. “You’re taken.” “I’ve got to see you.” “Tough.” “You kissed me!” “What are you, 12?” 2. Deserted bar at the opera just before the end of the performance. 3. Jane.

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Soundtrack LP for ROY’S WORLD is out now!

Posted on June 30, 2023 by robchristopher

Today is the release day for Jason Adasiewicz’s soundtrack album for Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. It’s available from Corbett vs. Dempsey on vinyl in all the finest record shops (including Dusty Groove in Chicago) as well as digitally via … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jafar Panahi’s NO BEARS

Posted on June 29, 2023 by robchristopher

No Bears [2022] 1. He points out that they already have a witness. When they admit the child’s testimony is inadmissible, he counters that nonetheless they’re using it to pressure him. 2. He quickly steps back from the border. 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brian G. Hutton’s ZEE AND CO.

Posted on June 27, 2023 by robchristopher

Zee and Co. [1972] 1. “There’s nothing I hate more than soulful people. She’s always a little out of breath and sees beauty in everything. Especially in shit.” 2. Margaret Leighton’s enormous wig and glasses. 3. Dumping his suitcase on … Continue reading →

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