Tag Archives: Chicago

A cocktail with Barry.

Posted on April 3, 2019 by robchristopher

I had the privilege last weekend of showing a fine cut of the film to Barry Gifford. Full speed ahead!

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Chicago, Illinois, 1953.

Posted on March 14, 2019 by robchristopher

This is a still from Lilli Carré’s animated segment in Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago, which is narrated by Lili Taylor. You can read the story it’s based on at Chicagoist.

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Editing ROY’S WORLD has been a blast.

Posted on March 12, 2019 by robchristopher

When we started editing Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago, my editor Marianna Milhorat lived in Pilsen, right here in Chicago on the south side. That’s about a 45-minute trip via CTA from my own apartment. No big deal. But this … Continue reading →

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New ROY’S WORLD podcast.

Posted on February 10, 2019 by robchristopher

I had the pleasure to chat with Harrison Sherrod about Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago for the newest episode of the CINE-FILE podcast. Check it out!

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Kevin Eskew joins ROY’S WORLD

Posted on December 17, 2018 by robchristopher

I am pleased to announce that animator Kevin Eskew has come onboard Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. Alongside Lilli Carré’s work, his animation will help the Roy stories come to life. Originally hailing from Indianapolis, Kevin attended the Animation Program … Continue reading →

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3 things about Kartemquin Films’ THE INQUIRING NUNS

Posted on December 2, 2018 by robchristopher

The Inquiring Nuns [1968] 1. They’re in a band called The Bubblegum Orgy. 2. Complaining about a rude cashier. 3. “I’m not sure why, but I’m glad you asked me.” A classic.

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3 things about Steve McQueen’s WIDOWS

Posted on November 25, 2018 by robchristopher

Widows [2018] 1. The house is located one block inside the boundary of the ward. 2. “What I’ve learned from watching people like my father is, you reap what you sow.” “Let’s hope so.” 3. Inside the Golden House restaurant, … Continue reading →

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Alex Inglizian joins ROY’S WORLD

Posted on November 12, 2018 by robchristopher

A sound designer takes all the elements that makes up a film’s aural atmosphere, including music, voiceover, and sound effects, and combines them into a harmonic whole. It’s an exquisitely difficult balancing act. When it’s done well, sound design expands … Continue reading →

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Eyeworks Festival of Experimental Animation is coming!

Posted on October 23, 2018 by robchristopher

Co-curated by Roy’s World animator Lilli Carré, the 2018 edition of Eyeworks Festival of Experimental Animation is right around the corner. And in three different time zones! First, on Nov. 3 at REDCAT in LA; then on Nov. 10 at … Continue reading →

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ROY’S WORLD is a grant finalist!

Posted on September 20, 2018 by robchristopher

I’m thrilled to announce that Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is a Roy W. Dean Grant Summer 2018 Finalist! Only 17 projects made the cut. I’ll keep you posted …

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