Tag Archives: Chicago

RIP, Roger.

Posted on April 4, 2013 by robchristopher

Roger Ebert has passed away. I’m devastated. It’s like when Robert Altman died–I couldn’t believe it. I still can’t believe it. I certainly wouldn’t have ever started writing about movies seriously if it hadn’t been for the experience of watching … Continue reading →

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Queue Tips at the Chicago Public Library

Posted on April 3, 2013 by robchristopher

I’m really excited to announce an upcoming event for the book. As part of the Chicago Public Library’s celebration of Pride Month, a book reading featuring yours truly and contributor David Kodeski will be held Wednesday, June 19 at 7pm … Continue reading →

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Am I good bartender? Find out tomorrow.

Posted on March 27, 2013 by robchristopher

As part of a Chicagoist fundraiser for the violence prevention organization UCAN, I’ll be bartending tomorrow night (Thursday the 28th) at Nisei Lounge in Chicago. My shift is from 8-9pm, and though I’ll gladly mix up any drink you like … Continue reading →

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March 20, 2003

Posted on March 20, 2013 by robchristopher

On the evening of March 20, 2003 I was working as a field researcher for a UIC/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation health study. My job was to go door to door to the addresses randomly chosen for the study and conduct … Continue reading →

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3 things about Andrew Davis’ STONY ISLAND

Posted on April 3, 2012 by robchristopher

Stony Island [1978] 1. Dennis Franz as a hustling exotic fish salesman (!) 2. A muddy hardwood floor. A refrigerator with its door ripped off. The kitchen door opens onto the back stairway. He stands there and surveys the empty … Continue reading →

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3 things about Kartemquin Films’ HOME FOR LIFE

Posted on October 14, 2011 by robchristopher

Home for Life [1967] 1. For Vegas Night, the head of physical therapy runs a blackjack table. 2. “My future is behind me.” 3. She chews nuts using her gums; she has no teeth left.

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3 things about Steve James’ and Alex Kotlowitz’s THE INTERRUPTERS

Posted on August 29, 2011 by robchristopher

The Interrupters [2011] 1. The anti-violence procession takes place on a street with many boarded-up buildings. A scuffle breaks out. 2. His mother says, “You need to get your hair cut.” “I’m getting dreads,” he replies. She looks down, shakes … Continue reading →

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RIP Trader Vic’s Chicago

Posted on July 9, 2011 by robchristopher

My anatomy of a tiki murder.

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The “death” of 35mm and the peskiness of 3-D

Posted on July 9, 2011 by robchristopher

Check out my interview with Marty Rubin, Associate Director of Programming at the Siskel Film Center. So juicy that it’s in two parts! Part I Part II

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3 things about Stephen Cone’s IN MEMORIAM

Posted on June 30, 2011 by robchristopher

In Memoriam [2011] 1. He turns the picture around and around in his hands. He can’t decide which way is up. 2. “Completely naked.” 3. “Be smart. But don’t be careful.” 3 other things. The final cut is even tighter … Continue reading →

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