Tag Archives: Chicago

October 25 in Portland

Posted on October 9, 2026 by robchristopher

The magnificent Hollywood Theatre in Portland will screen Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago alongside my new short film My Last Martini starring Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), which adapts Barry’s short story. One show only on October 25: be there or … Continue reading →

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An encore in San Francisco

Posted on October 6, 2026 by robchristopher

Barry Gifford’s 80th birthday celebrations continue! San Francisco’s Roxie Theater presents “Barry Gifford: Wild Lives, Lost Highways,” a retrospective that includes Wild at Heart, Lost Highway, and Perdita Durango. And (drum roll, please) on Sunday, October 18, Roy’s World: Barry … Continue reading →

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An encore in LA

Posted on October 1, 2026 by robchristopher

To celebrate Barry Gifford’s 80th birthday, this October the American Cinematheque is hosting a retrospective of his indelible film work, from Wild at Heart and Lost Highway (my favorite) to Perdita Durango and Nelson Algren Live. And the series concludes … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ivan Dixon’s THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR

Posted on August 9, 2026 by robchristopher

The Spook Who Sat by the Door [1973] 1. “Remember, a Black man with a mop, tray, or broom in his hand can go damn near anywhere in this country. And a smiling Black man is invisible.”2. Simultaneous stabbing/shooting.3. Firebombing … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jerry London’s RENT-A-COP

Posted on May 31, 2026 by robchristopher

Rent-a-Cop [1987] 1. A nice touch: he’s a department store Santa at Carson’s, not the more upscale Marshall Field’s. 2. The hottest nightclub in Chicago is The Golden Gargoyle. 3. “Sometimes you have to go through a hell of a … Continue reading →

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First look at my next film!

Posted on May 22, 2026 by robchristopher

We have only a few weeks left to hit the fundraising goal for Crust Fund Pizza: The Motion Picture! Would you do me a kindness and make your pledge today? Crust Fund Pizza slings alley pizzas for the benefit of … Continue reading →

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3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s HEKLA

Posted on May 15, 2026 by robchristopher

Hekla [2026] 1. She joins Hekla on the sofa. The dude still doesn’t get the message. So the women kiss each other. 2. “I’m just practicing my physical comedy.” 3. Awkwardly holding the record album while he chats her up.

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66% funded!

Posted on May 8, 2026 by robchristopher

We’re so close to hitting our goal for funding Crust Fund Pizza: The Motion Picture! Would you do me a kindness and make your pledge today? Crust Fund Pizza slings alley pizzas for the benefit of the people who make … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brian De Palma’s THE UNTOUCHABLES

Posted on April 23, 2026 by robchristopher

The Untouchables [1987] 1. Team, team, team. 2. Del Close just nails his scene. 3. “He’s in the car.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Daniel Kraus’ MUSICIAN

Posted on April 22, 2026 by robchristopher

Musician [2007] 1. Fax machine/phone/answering machine with the retail stickers still on it. 2. A variety of reference books on wine. 3. Driving through the rain from one gig to the next gig. 3 other things.

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