Tag Archives: Chicago

3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s MERCURY IN RETROGRADE

Posted on February 20, 2018 by robchristopher

Mercury in Retrograde [2017] 1. Periodic pauses for pushups. 2. According to the marquee, moviegoers can expect a double feature of Cool Apocalypse and Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party. 3. “Don’t look now, but Isabelle is making out with Mr. NASCAR.”

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A silent auction in time for New Years!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by robchristopher

See this pint glass? I produced a limited number of them as promotional items, and I’m down to my very last one. And you have the chance to make it yours! My documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago has entered … Continue reading →

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To juxtapose is to connect: Marianna Milhorat joins ROY’S WORLD.

Posted on November 29, 2017 by robchristopher

I am thrilled to announce that Chicago-based filmmaker Marianna Milhorat will be editing Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. I first came across her work earlier this year when I attended Chicago Film Archives’ annual Media Mixer at the Hideout. Drawing … Continue reading →

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It is happening again.

Posted on November 11, 2017 by robchristopher

On Sunday, December 10: another Chicago screening of Pause of the Clock. It’s at Transistor in Andersonville and it’s free! My film pal Michael Glover Smith will be on hand to introduce the movie and then lead a Q & … Continue reading →

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3 things about Stephen Cone’s PRINCESS CYD

Posted on November 10, 2017 by robchristopher

Princess Cyd [2017] 1. The sound of an airplane periodically invades their conversation. A very slow zoom in and then, in the middle of her story, a cut. 2. “What will I do without you?” “Probably whatever you did a … Continue reading →

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3 things about Oscar Bucher’s NELSON ALGREN LIVE

Posted on November 9, 2017 by robchristopher

Nelson Algren Live [2016] 1. Neon sign for Fritzel’s. 2. Making room. 3. The look on Rick Kogan’s face as he watches Willem Dafoe perform “The Lightless Room.”

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A fantastic evening!

Posted on November 8, 2017 by robchristopher

I’d like to thank everyone who made the show such a success! Especially Keefe Jackson and Mike Reed, who joined the lineup late in the game and still delivered killer performances. It was an amazingly exciting evening. And thank you … Continue reading →

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669 posts.

Posted on November 4, 2017 by robchristopher

That’s how many I wrote under my own name, and there are many others I wrote (including several collaborations) that were posted by someone else. The first post I wrote for Chicagoist was in 2006 (about, ugh, The Bachelor: Rome) … Continue reading →

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3 things about Howard Alk’s THE MURDER OF FRED HAMPTON

Posted on October 22, 2017 by robchristopher

The Murder of Fred Hampton [1971] 1. “Do you dig the credit union?” 2. Hanrahan: “Does anybody have a sensible question?” 3. A blood-splattered copy of Eric Dolphy’s Out to Lunch. Riveting, a classic, another sobering reminder of how little … Continue reading →

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Tax deductible and ready for action.

Posted on October 16, 2017 by robchristopher

I am excited to announce that my documentary project Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago has entered into a fiscal partnership with IFP Chicago. Why is that exciting? It means the project can tap into the network of one of Chicago’s … Continue reading →

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