Tag Archives: Chicago

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 →

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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.

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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 →

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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 →

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Apropos of nothing: hungry?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by robchristopher

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

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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 →

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Tonight! Tomorrow night!

Posted on October 9, 2013 by robchristopher

Tonight, the Gene Siskel Film Center will be hosting an extremely rare screening of Barry Gifford’s episodes of Hotel Room, directed by David Lynch. I’ve been told that the video transfer was personally supervised by Lynch, so it’s going to look terrific! Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Mark your calendar.

Posted on September 12, 2013 by robchristopher

On October 10 I’ll be chatting with author/poet Barry Gifford on the release of his new book The Roy Stories. It’s 7:00pm at the Book Cellar. And don’t forget that the night before, the Gene Siskel Film Center will be … Continue reading →

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3 things about Philip Kaufman’s GOLDSTEIN

Posted on August 19, 2013 by robchristopher

Goldstein [1964] 1. 1964: an at-home abortion in Marina City. 2. She hula-hoops the pearls around her neck. 3. He keeps handing her money, which she tucks into her cleavage. “Thank you.” Bonus: Nelson Algren tells a baseball story. In … Continue reading →

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I will not be be wearing pancake makeup on Wednesday.

Posted on June 17, 2013 by robchristopher

My book reading, which also features David Kodeski, is only two days away! If you love movies and/or libraries and/or live in Chicago, I hope to see you there. I won’t be wearing pancake makeup next week, but here’s what … Continue reading →

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