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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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3 things about Irvin Kershner’s NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN

Posted on September 10, 2018 by robchristopher

Never Say Never Again [1983] 1. High collar, ruffles, black cape. 2. “I slit your throat.” Smile. 3. Fail: Max von Sydow’s supplementary accent. (His voice is already magnificent so why’s he need another one?) 3 other things.

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3 things about John Glen’s OCTOPUSSY

Posted on September 9, 2018 by robchristopher

Octopussy [1983] 1. The look on Roger Moore’s face after she says, “That’s my little Octopussy!” 2. “Spend the money quickly, Mr. Bond.” 3. Antenna whip. 3 other things.

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3 things about David Lynch’s BLUE VELVET

Posted on September 8, 2018 by robchristopher

Blue Velvet [1986] 1. “We may all be killed.” 2. Price check for an axe. 3. Another football player named Mike. 3 other things.

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3 things about Kelly Richmond Pope’s ALL THE QUEEN’S HORSES

Posted on September 6, 2018 by robchristopher

All the Queen’s Horses [2017] 1. She closed her eyes to listen to the click of the handcuffs. 2. “When the FBI tells you to keep quiet, you keep quiet.” 3. The majority of embezzlement cases are perpetrated by females.

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On Saturday, September 15 …

Posted on September 5, 2018 by robchristopher

Chicago Filmmakers is having an Open Screening at their beautiful new location at 5720 N. Ridge. And if you attend you might just be part of the very first audience to see an excerpt from Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. … Continue reading →

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