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3 things about Lawrence Kasdan’s SILVERADO

Posted on September 24, 2018 by robchristopher

Silverado [1985] 1. Walking his horse while reading a paperback. 2. “Today, my jurisdiction ends here.” 3. A look comes over her face. A hint of a smile.

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3 things about John Glen’s A VIEW TO A KILL

Posted on September 24, 2018 by robchristopher

A View to a Kill [1985] 1. Beach Boys in Siberia. 2. Loaded with rock salt. 3. The touching way she cries, “Jenny!” 3 other things.

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3 things about Michael Rymer’s QUEEN OF THE DAMNED

Posted on September 23, 2018 by robchristopher

Queen of the Damned [2002] 1. Motion-activated columns of fire. 2. “How did you manage to slip through the 1950s in red velvet?” 3. Bleeding family tree.

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3 things about Andrew Niccol’s ANON

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robchristopher

Anon [2018] 1. Reality, augmented reality: two aspect ratios 2. DFE. Delete Fucking Everything. 3. A flat packed with rats.

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ROY’S WORLD is a grant finalist!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robchristopher

I’m thrilled to announce that Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is a Roy W. Dean Grant Summer 2018 Finalist! Only 17 projects made the cut. I’ll keep you posted …

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3 things about Brian G. Hutton’s THE FIRST DEADLY SIN

Posted on September 17, 2018 by robchristopher

The First Deadly Sin [1980] 1. The doorman’s doggy do bag handler tool. 2. Inside the precinct house, a WET PAINT sign tacked on the doorframe. 3. Plastic sheeting crackling in the wind. Quintessential New York City movie: it’s an … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ryan Coogler’s BLACK PANTHER

Posted on September 15, 2018 by robchristopher

Black Panther [2018] 1. A hidden casino redolent of the one in Skyfall. 2. Only the driver’s seat and steering wheel intact. 3. Battle rhinos.

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3 things about Stuart Rosenberg’s THE DROWNING POOL

Posted on September 14, 2018 by robchristopher

The Drowning Pool [1975] 1. French Quarter = shorthand for “he’s gay.” 2. “How’d you like to help me put on some suntan lotion?” “Won’t help honey, you’re gonna be burned out by the time you’re 30.” 3. Preparing the … Continue reading →

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Meet ROY’S WORLD Executive Producer Scott Greene

Posted on September 13, 2018 by robchristopher

Hailing from Skokie, Scott Greene is a cinephile through and through. I wanted to introduce him — he’s an integral member of the Roy’s World team and we’re delighted to have him on board! What’s your earliest movie-going memory? A … Continue reading →

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3 things about Akira Kurosawa’s MAADADAYO

Posted on September 13, 2018 by robchristopher

Maadadayo [1993] 1. The frost on the empty glass of beer. 2. Twin cat memorials at the edge of the garden. 3. The final shot uses digital video instead of film.

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