Author Archives: robchristopher

Tonight’s film at the Outdoor Film Festival is “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” I’ll be there. So will Andy. And hopefully so will Adam and Eric, though I haven’t gotten any hints on what kind of balloon to look for! … Continue reading →

Avoidance of Market Days + walk to the lakeshore with Andy + sitting in the shade and reading,writing + walk home + nap + grilled chicken sandwich and a cool pint of Boddington’s

Because everyone is busy this week, and because the film this week is the heartfelt-but-somewhat-dull “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?” Andy & I will skip the Outdoor Film Festival till next week. Which will be “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” … Continue reading →

Ahhhhh we have DSL back! I’s worse to go without broadband than it is to go without sex. Tomorrow night it’s Jim White at the Abbey Pub. I’ll try and slip him a copy of my book. He’s always been … Continue reading →

When Nobel Peace Prize laureate JIMMY CARTER starts bashing you, you know you’ve done something horribly wrong …

“The Corporation” is a DAMN GOOD MOVIE. I know that EVERY generation feels, “Wow, we are truly at the crossroads of a new era,” but darn it seeing that movie a few weeks after seeing “Fahrenheit 9/11” I just think … Continue reading →

As many of you know, these goons have been searching practically everyone who comes to the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival and confiscating any alcohol. Last Tuesday, I was a victim. Next week they’re showing “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” and … Continue reading →

The accounts payable girl, Wendy, came over to me this morning and very quietly asked me if I wanted in on a little secret. I said, yes, of course I want in, and then she made me swear to tell … Continue reading →

I logged on to amazon today to just browse the listing for my book, and what should appear but … 2 very ambivalent reviews. From people I don’t know. Ouch. It hurts. But it also feels weird. I know that … Continue reading →

Hot and wet today. Well, the hot part I know for sure, but since when are the weather people correct about when it’ll rain? 50% chance, supposedly. I hope that Movies in the Park doesn’t get rained out tonight. I’m … Continue reading →