Tag Archives: David Lynch

World Premiere of MY LAST MARTINI

I’m thrilled to announce the World Premiere of My Last Martini on Sunday, February 16 at the DC Independent Film Forum! Tix now available. Fast on the heels of Washington D.C. the film heads cross-country for a screening on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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David Lynch, 1946 – 2025.

RIP David Lynch. Though I knew this day would come, I’m still very sad. I can’t calculate the effect that seeing the very first episode of Twin Peaks had on me when I was only 14, except that it quite … Continue reading →

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Coming in 2025.

There are certain secrets you only tell a complete stranger at a bar. Coming in 2025: My Last Martini, a new short film starring Wendy Robie and Mickey O’Sullivan. Based on the story by Barry Gifford and filmed entirely on … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Lynch’s INLAND EMPIRE

Inland Empire [2006] 1. Bucky J. 2. Rabbit answers the phone. “Billy?!” says the voice. Canned laughter. 3. “There is no paper. For the toilet.” 3 other things.

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Quotes from J.G. Ballard

I picked up an advance copy of J.G. Ballard: Selected Nonfiction 1962-2007 and found it wonderfully stimulating, provocative, and prescient. It’s well worth reading. There are striking insights on every page but I wanted to jot down a few of … Continue reading →

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3 things about Otto Preminger’s BUNNY LAKE IS MISSING

Bunny Lake Is Missing [1965] 1. A soft spot for junket. 2. Hospital basement with machinery: shades of The Elephant Man. 3. A collection of whips.

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

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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3 things about David Lynch’s LOST HIGHWAY

Lost Highway [1997] 1. He takes Sheila to the same motel as Alice. 2. “Stick your hand out, chief.” 3. It’s the Mystery Man who administers the kill-shot. 3 other things.

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

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!

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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