Tag Archives: documentaries

3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s NAQOYQATSI

Posted on April 18, 2026 by robchristopher

Naqoyqatsi [2002] 1. Rosy-cheeked Reagan. 2. Soldier circle loop. 3. Cardiogram fencing match. 3 other things.

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Crust Fund Pizza: The Motion Picture

Posted on April 17, 2026 by robchristopher

I’m thrilled to announce my new film project! Crust Fund Pizza slings alley pizzas for the benefit of the people who make Chicago a better place to live. John Carruthers started the project in August 2020. Once a month, he … Continue reading →

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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s POWAQQATSI

Posted on April 11, 2026 by robchristopher

Powaqqatsi [1988] 1. Ropes across foreheads. 2. Bathing in the street using a fire hydrant. 3. Girl driving the donkey cart, sitting alongside an incapacitated (?) adult. 3 other things.

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3 things about Elvis Mitchell’s IS THAT BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU?!?!

Posted on March 30, 2026 by robchristopher

Is That Black Enough for You?!? [2022] 1. Comparing the title sequences from Shaft and Saturday Night Fever. 2. A smashed soda bottle. 3. The innovation of releasing the soundtrack album before the movie.

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3 things about Geeta Gandbhir’s THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR

Posted on March 28, 2026 by robchristopher

The Perfect Neighbor [2025] 1. Exasperated, she tells the detective, “You’re killing me.” 2. “Are you hurt?” “No but my heart is broken.” 3. A pair of rollerblades entered into evidence.

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3 things about Daniel Kraus’ SHERIFF

Posted on March 20, 2026 by robchristopher

Sheriff [2004] 1. Supreme Court justice showing off his Big Mouth Billy Bass. 2. Bumper sticker: BAD COP / NO DONUT. 3. His daughter, dressed in camo, practicing Für Elise. 3 other things.

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Happy Pi Day!

Posted on March 14, 2026 by robchristopher

You know, movies and pizza just go together. So today I’m launching the crowdfunding preview for my new project, CRUST FUND PIZZA: THE MOTION PICTURE. Check it and help us spread the word!

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3 things about Raoul Peck’s ORWELL: 2 + 2 = 5

Posted on February 12, 2026 by robchristopher

Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5 [2025] 1. “We cannot help this. When you are on a sinking ship, your thoughts will be about sinking ships.” 2. Prone to tuberculosis. Frequent smoker. 3. There’s no goosestepping in Britain because the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mark Obenhaus & Laura Poitras’s COVER-UP

Posted on February 3, 2026 by robchristopher

Cover-Up [2025] 1. “His notes are indecipherable.” 2. Rumsfeld quibbles over the difference between “abuse” and “torture.” 3. An anonymous source in Gaza.

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3 things about Scott Gracheff’s HOW DARK MY LOVE

Posted on October 11, 2025 by robchristopher

How Dark My Love [2025] 1. After purchasing a few of Coleman’s paintings, Iggy Pop gets rid of his TV set. He can just sit at home and watch the art. 2. Heated discussion about stiletto heels squashing small fish. … Continue reading →

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