My interview with Lili Taylor + 2 more chances.

Posted on September 4, 2020 by robchristopher

Okay, folks, there are only two more chances to see Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago this month! It will be livestreamed this Sunday, September 6 as part of Dances With Films LA, immediately followed by a Q&A featuring yours truly + Barry Gifford + Lili Taylor! On Friday, September 18, if you live in California you can catch the film at the virtual edition of SF DocFest. That presentation will also include a Q&A, featuring yours truly + Barry Gifford. I sure hope you can make it.

Speaking of Lili Taylor, this week I had the honor of doing an interview with her led by Leo Brady at amovieguy.com. Check it out below! And you can also read his 3 ½ star-review of the film.

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3 things about Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s THE BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT

Posted on August 30, 2020 by robchristopher

The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant [1972]

1. “When you have understanding, there’s no need for pity.”
2. Mannequin sex tableau.
3. White, deep shag carpet.

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3 things about Colm McCarthy’s THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS

Posted on August 29, 2020 by robchristopher

The Girl with All the Gifts [2016]

1. Glug-glug-glug of the canteens being filled.
2. Eating a cat. Eating a bird.
3. Teacher in a cage.

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A Q & A featuring Lili Taylor.

Posted on August 28, 2020 by robchristopher
Lili Taylor, via AV CLUB
Lili Taylor, via AV CLUB

Wow! Immediately following the livestream of Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago on Sunday, September 6 at Dances With Films, stick around for a live Q & A featuring yours truly, Barry Gifford, and Lili Taylor. Lili is part of the trio of actors who brilliantly bring Gifford’s stories to life in my film. Don’t miss it!

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3 things about Inon Shampanier’s PAPER SPIDERS

Posted on August 28, 2020 by robchristopher

Paper Spiders [2020]

1. She suddenly notices the security cameras. Her mood changes instantly.
2. Everything converges the night the electricity is shut off.
3. “I haven’t had a drink all day. I’m 100% here for you.”

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3 things about Robert Siodmak’s PHANTOM LADY

Posted on August 27, 2020 by robchristopher

Phantom Lady [1944]

1. “You like jive?
“You bet! I’m a hep kitten!”
2. The court proceedings are depicted using stenographer’s notes.
3. On a cabinet against the wall in his bedroom, a large white sculpture of two hands reaching upwards.

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3 things about Mike Leigh’s ANOTHER YEAR

Posted on August 26, 2020 by robchristopher

Another Year [2010]

1. During a cloudburst they share a thermos of hot tea underneath the lean-to in the garden.
2. Bad parking.
3. We open on Imelda Staunton’s face, we end on Lesley Manvile’s face. A powerful rhyme.

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3 things about David Farrier & Dylan Reeve’s TICKLED

Posted on August 24, 2020 by robchristopher

Tickled [2016]

1. “We heard laughter coming through the vents.”
2. Tickle cells.
3. A trove of documents accidentally posted to the public web.

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3 things about Matt Wolf’s SPACESHIP EARTH

Posted on August 18, 2020 by robchristopher

Spaceship Earth [2020]

1. “Biosphere 2 isn’t a cautionary tale. We don’t need cautionary tales anymore.”
2. Trouble closing the airlock.
3. Banana wine.

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3 things about Simon Wincer’s D.A.R.Y.L.

Posted on August 17, 2020 by robchristopher

D.A.R.Y.L. [1985]

1. Mom hair, mom shorts, doing mom things in the kitchen.
2. On the computer monitor: “I’m scared.”
3. Pole Position for real.

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