Tag Archives: Barry Gifford

Behind the sounds of ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on February 20, 2017 by robchristopher

Over the weekend I had the immense pleasure of working with a brilliant ensemble of musicians to lay down the score for Roy’s World. This is the first time I’ve ever been able to collaborate in this way: working with … Continue reading →

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Run through.

Posted on February 17, 2017 by robchristopher

A few shots from last night’s rehearsal. We head into the studio today!

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Update: the sounds of ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on December 30, 2016 by robchristopher

Jason Adasiewicz and I (but mostly Jason) have been hard at work on the soundtrack of my forthcoming documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. And after a lot of wrangling on Jason’s part we’ve finally assembled the combo that will … Continue reading →

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A new tale for Xmas from Barry Gifford.

Posted on December 9, 2016 by robchristopher

In 2009 Chicagoist posted “The Starving Dogs of Little Croatia,” a newly written Christmas story by Barry. Seven years later and the annual tradition continues with “Role Models.” (It just might be included in my documentary!) Enjoy.

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Carrying on.

Posted on November 22, 2016 by robchristopher

I’d like to share a moment from an interview I did with Barry Gifford earlier this year that will be used in my upcoming film Roy’s World: One thing I have to say is that neither my mother nor my … Continue reading →

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Update: the sounds of ROY’S WORLD

Posted on October 11, 2016 by robchristopher

Last night Jason Adasiewicz and I met up to discuss the soundtrack of Roy’s World, which is moving forward quite nicely. We’re cooking up some really cool ideas. This is the first time I’ve been able to work with a … Continue reading →

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Matt Dillon and Willem Dafoe join ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO.

Posted on September 13, 2016 by robchristopher

An early summer afternoon in the house in Chicago. I’m ten years old. The sky is very dark. A thunderstorm. I’m sitting on the floor in my room, the cool tiles. The rain comes, at first very hard, then soft. … Continue reading →

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Jason Adasiewicz and the sounds of ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on June 3, 2016 by robchristopher

I am thrilled to announce the collaboration of jazz musician and composer Jason Adasiewicz on the soundtrack of my forthcoming documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. I’ve loved the sound of the vibraphone at least as far back as Twin … Continue reading →

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My next film: ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on March 30, 2016 by robchristopher

I’d like to tell you about my new project, a documentary. ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO Barry Gifford is one of America’s greatest storytellers. His work includes the novel Wild at Heart, which was adapted by David Lynch into a … Continue reading →

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9 weeks of stories.

Posted on December 11, 2015 by robchristopher

The ninth story in Chicagoist’s series of new stories by Barry Gifford just went online. Read the whole lot at Fridays with Roy. The series concludes next Friday with his annual Christmas story.

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