Tag Archives: Chicago

3 things about Joe Swanberg’s HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Posted on January 19, 2015 by robchristopher

Happy Christmas [2014] 1. “I am so sorry. I’m going to go take care of this right now. We’ll be out of your house in five to seven minutes.” 2. A dog named Mr. Pants. 3. She can’t bring herself … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s COOL APOCALYPSE

Posted on December 29, 2014 by robchristopher

Cool Apocalypse [2015] 1. Personal style, self-described: prairie hipster. 2. “Hey! You’re the one who taught me the importance of moisturizing.” 3. A package of Upton’s in the fridge.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

3 things about Stephen Cone’s THIS AFTERNOON

Posted on October 14, 2014 by robchristopher

This Afternoon [2014] 1. Outside, on the back steps, the hum of an air conditioning unit. 2. An empty hallway, twice. 3. She walks over and sits down near him. “Do you mean that?” He’s not in the frame. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Steve James’ LIFE ITSELF

Posted on September 11, 2014 by robchristopher

Life Itself [2014] 1. Seeing the same theater, onscreen, that I’m sitting in as I watch the movie. 2. “They were a pair of Siamese twins joined at the rear end.” 3. A reprieve, courtesy Leonard Cohen.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about Steve James’ HOOP DREAMS

Posted on July 4, 2014 by robchristopher

Hoop Dreams [1994] 1. “Arthur and Shannon spend their summer at Pizza Hut, earning $3.35 an hour.” 2. As they hug, she smears her lipstick on her dress. 3. “Well. Another one walks out the door, and another one comes … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

3 things about George Roy Hill’s THE STING

Posted on May 26, 2014 by robchristopher

The Sting [1973] 1. Paint-drips on the underside of the stairs. 2. “No, but you’re welcome to have a free beer on your way out.” 3. After a brief victory cry, they immediately begin packing up the big store.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

STORIES FROM THE GRID: Lawrence/Magnolia

Posted on May 19, 2014 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. Early Saturday morning. Springtime. The sun is out and it’s already warming up. A woman wearing oversized sunglasses is crossing the street. Slung over her right shoulder are four or … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

In which I am described as Chicago’s resident tikiphile.

Posted on March 6, 2014 by robchristopher

Really? Aww shucks. Here Comes The Bum! I’ve already written about why you ought to come out to Three Dots and a Dash this Sunday evening. But here’s the convincer: they’ve asked me to DJ! Yes, from 5 till 9ish … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Apropos of nothing: hungry?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by robchristopher

My old restaurant reviews for the Chicago Reader are online. Bon appetit!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The caribbean comes to Chicago.

Posted on February 26, 2014 by robchristopher

Well, sort of. Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, tiki expert and rum historian, is the author of the new book Potions of the Caribbean. To celebrate its release he’s swinging through Chicago for a party at Three Dots and a Dash on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment