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The Chicago Premiere of PAUSE OF THE CLOCK

I am humbled and elated to announce that Pause of the Clock will have its Chicago Premiere at the Gene Siskel Film Center on Monday, October 3 at 8:00 p.m. I’ll be in attendance alongside members of the cast and … Continue reading

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3 things about Don Klugman’s A MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST

A Multiple Choice Test [1972/2015] 1. “Would you like to dance?” “Yes I would. I would like to dance very much. It’s just that I wouldn’t like to have to get up and dance. But I’ll dance without getting up, … Continue reading

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3 things about Don Klugman’s A MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST

A Multiple Choice Test [1972/2015] 1. “You know something?” “What?” “You’re stoned.” 2. Tooling around Cabrini Green in a convertible. 3. He taps the black man on the shoulder and asks, “What color are you? This never-completed film from 1972 … Continue reading

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3 things about Adam Rifkin’s DIRECTOR’S CUT

Director’s Cut [2016] 1. “This is Gilbert Gottfried. He was in Problem Child 2.” 2. Each time, he adjusts his hair after turning around. 3. Digital blam-blams. If you like your comedy on the dark, sick side of things, this … Continue reading

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3 things about Christopher Nolan’s THE DARK KNIGHT

The Dark Knight [2008] 1. Cameo by Gene & Georgetti. 2. His face bisected by gauze. 3. Right side up becomes upside down. 3 other things.

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Jason Adasiewicz and the sounds of ROY’S WORLD.

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.

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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3 things about Stephen Cone’s HENRY GAMBLE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY

Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party [2015] 1. She hands his mother a wrapped gift. “Oh, it’s nothing, just socks and a wallet.” 2. The record has a Capitol black rainbow label. 3. He dabs at the blood with soggy toilet paper.

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STORIES FROM THE GRID: Clark/Schubert

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. She walked in a little circle around me, checking me out. Trying to judge if it was safe to come any closer, I suppose. The pool of vomit, which until … Continue reading

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3 things about Nicholas Ray’s PARTY GIRL

Party Girl [1958] 1. She observes him as he limps over to her, bends down, and picks up her coat from the floor. 2. After a running a start, she slides across the platform on her thighs. 3. Melted decoration.

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