Tag Archives: Chicago

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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3 things about Arthur Penn’s MICKEY ONE

Posted on December 12, 2010 by robchristopher

Mickey One [1965] 1. Franchot Tone: black blood vessel near the right temple. 2. “Al Jolson had 150 overcoats in his closet when he died!” 3. A sea of foamy flame retardant outside Marina City.

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STORIES FROM THE GRID: Chicago/Rush

Posted on September 13, 2010 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. The family was sitting outside around a black metal table. An older gentleman set down a tray of food in front of them. In a deep, rolling cadence he recited, … Continue reading →

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STORIES FROM THE GRID: Cermak/Grove

Posted on May 8, 2010 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. The evening rush hour of a warm and windy spring day. A woman wearing a hot pink sweatsuit and a turquoise headband is walking east. She stops at the intersection, … Continue reading →

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Wild at Heart and Weird on Top

Posted on April 29, 2010 by robchristopher

It was my great pleasure to spend some time talking with Barry Gifford about his new Sailor & Lula collection. Can’t wait for his new Chicago book, which is due out this fall.

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STORIES FROM THE GRID: Ashland/North

Posted on April 4, 2010 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. It was sometime after 9 on a Thursday night and there were only a handful of people on the bus, which was heading north on Ashland. Because the bus was … Continue reading →

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STORIES FROM THE GRID: Belmont/Sheridan

Posted on March 29, 2010 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. At the front of the line in the convenience store was a young woman in sweats and a tanktop, holding a tiny suede purse. She had two coffees in styrofoam … Continue reading →

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STORIES FROM THE GRID: Orrington/Elgin

Posted on March 20, 2010 by robchristopher

Being part of a series involving Chicago and its surroundings. It was twilight and the young woman was walking south on Orrington, alone, wearing a very bulky winter coat. It was quite cold and so she also had on a … Continue reading →

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