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3 things about Don Klugman’s A MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST

Posted on July 15, 2016 by robchristopher

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

Posted on July 7, 2016 by robchristopher

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

Posted on July 2, 2016 by robchristopher

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.

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

Posted on March 3, 2016 by robchristopher

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

Posted on January 30, 2016 by robchristopher

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

Posted on January 25, 2016 by robchristopher

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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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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3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s COOL APOCALYPSE

Posted on November 24, 2015 by robchristopher

Cool Apocalypse [2015] 1. No cash in his wallet. 2. “I promise, as soon as I’m sober I’ll apologize.” 3. Coffee cup toast. 3 other things.

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