Tag Archives: Chicagoist

The tryanny of beauty.

Posted on September 26, 2013 by robchristopher

Mother of George is too beautiful for its own good. My review.

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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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The best movies I watched in 2012.

Posted on December 29, 2012 by robchristopher

Here, in alphabetical order, are ten movies I watched this year that knocked my socks off: Beyond the Hills (directed by Cristian Mungiu, 2012) Cosmopolis (directed by David Cronenberg, 2012) Magic Mike (directed by Steven Soderbergh, 2012) The Master (directed … Continue reading →

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Jazz.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by robchristopher

When Jason Adasiewicz plays the vibes, his music dances on the thin line between way, way out and completely in the pocket. Even while assaulting the listener with intense clusters of sound, he swings like mad. He’s got a new … 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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“Directors and writers and producers all have hyphens after their professions…”

Posted on March 2, 2011 by robchristopher

“I think getting the work out there is always harder than creating it. It’s one of the main reasons I don’t direct anymore. Directors and writers and producers all have hyphens after their professions, the second half being salesmen. I … 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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Conceivable!

Posted on September 8, 2009 by robchristopher

My interview with Wallace Shawn

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Folk Art of the 21st Century

Posted on July 20, 2009 by robchristopher

Here I write a bit about copyright vs. copyleft.

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