Tag Archives: Chicago

“I had nine months of intense culture shock and then suddenly I was in love with Chicago”

Posted on March 14, 2024 by robchristopher

I had the pleasure of speaking with The New Chicagoan about Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. My film is now streaming all over place and there’s also a soundtrack album!

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3 things about Leslie Buchbinder’s WESTERMANN: MEMORIAL TO THE IDEA OF MAN IF HE WAS AN IDEA

Posted on October 21, 2023 by robchristopher

Westermann: Memorial to the Idea of Man If He Was an Idea [2023] 1. An elegant wooden box, on the lid of which is EDS VARNISH. 2. “He made two hundred gifts a year and two works of art.” 3. … Continue reading →

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3 things about William Peter Blatty’s THE EXORCIST III

Posted on October 15, 2023 by robchristopher

The Exorcist III [1990] 1. The way he lifts the sheet, the expression of confirmation. 2. An old woman scrambling around the ceiling. 3. Peeling away of the ear.

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3 things about Clare Cooney’s DEPARTING SENIORS

Posted on October 12, 2023 by robchristopher

Departing Seniors [2023] 1. “You didn’t even hit me! You’re a pitcher!” 2. Pumpkin spice latte in May. (Gaffe?) 3. She examines the score for the serenade found in his trumpet case.

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Chicago Filmmakers Hosts ROY’S WORLD!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by robchristopher

Saturday, August 5 at 7PM Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse Cinema 1326 W. Hollywood Ave. post-film Q & A and discussion with yours truly This is likely to be the final Chicago screening in awhile, so be there or be square!

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3 things about Steve McQueen’s WIDOWS

Posted on April 15, 2023 by robchristopher

Widows [2018] 1. Flask in the kitchen. 2. “You need to watch how you speak to me.” 3. Listening to a Spanish language lesson tape in the car. 3 other things.

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April 2: ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO returns!

Posted on March 9, 2023 by robchristopher

If you’ve been waiting to see it on the big screen, here’s your chance. That’s right: Chicago’s newest movie theatre is hosting Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago for brunch! Located right around the corner from Wrigley Field, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema … Continue reading →

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ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO is now streaming on Fandor—and elsewhere!

Posted on October 23, 2022 by robchristopher

Hard to believe, but about six years after I started this odyssey the film is finally available to watch on a screen near you! Roy’s World is streaming in North America via Fandor, Vudu, Hoopla, YouTube, iTunes, and a bunch … Continue reading →

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Hyde Park, here we come!

Posted on September 25, 2022 by robchristopher

That’s right, Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is coming to the South Side! I’ll be there in person for the Q & A. Hope you can make it: Friday, October 7, 2022 – 7:00pm The University of Chicago Film Studies … Continue reading →

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A One Night Tribute to Barry Gifford in LA

Posted on August 18, 2022 by robchristopher

American Cinematheque is throwing a One Night Tribute to Barry Gifford on September 3! The lineup features the LA premiere of ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO + WILD AT HEART + LOST HIGHWAY. It’s a triple feature for the ages … Continue reading →

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