Tag Archives: documentaries

An encore in San Francisco

Posted on October 6, 2026 by robchristopher

Barry Gifford’s 80th birthday celebrations continue! San Francisco’s Roxie Theater presents “Barry Gifford: Wild Lives, Lost Highways,” a retrospective that includes Wild at Heart, Lost Highway, and Perdita Durango. And (drum roll, please) on Sunday, October 18, Roy’s World: Barry … Continue reading →

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3 things about Lucrecia Martel’s OUR LAND

Posted on October 3, 2026 by robchristopher

Our Land [2025] 1. She doesn’t believe she’s ever been to a cinema and only started watching TV recently. 2. “I made a fortune making plaster wardrobes.” 3. He describes his occupation as athlete.

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An encore in LA

Posted on October 1, 2026 by robchristopher

To celebrate Barry Gifford’s 80th birthday, this October the American Cinematheque is hosting a retrospective of his indelible film work, from Wild at Heart and Lost Highway (my favorite) to Perdita Durango and Nelson Algren Live. And the series concludes … Continue reading →

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3 things about Gary Hustwit’s ENO

Posted on July 25, 2026 by robchristopher

Eno [2024] 1. Laurie Anderson draws a card from the deck of Oblique Strategies: “Do nothing for as long as possible.” She sits in silence, staring into the camera, for many seconds. 2. Playing with his Omnichord. 3. He designed … Continue reading →

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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s AT BERKELEY

Posted on July 9, 2026 by robchristopher

At Berkeley [2013] 1. One lawnmower for the entire campus.2. Robert Reich explains why faculty meetings are so long: everyone is used to hearing themselves talk for extended periods of time.3. A scattershot list of student demands, some of which … Continue reading →

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3 things about Suzannah Herbert’s NATCHEZ

Posted on June 24, 2026 by robchristopher

Natchez [2025] 1. Walking down the street with a glass of white wine and an armload of her possessions for the consignment store.2. “Bless her heart. And I’m gonna send her some candy, some cookies or something.”“Don’t send her no … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jeremy Workman’s SECRET MALL APARTMENT

Posted on June 7, 2026 by robchristopher

Secret Mall Apartment [2024] 1. A functioning waffle-maker.2. One night in jail.3. He told his coworkers that the group was just working on an art project. 3 other things.

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First look at my next film!

Posted on May 22, 2026 by robchristopher

We have only a few weeks left to hit the fundraising goal for Crust Fund Pizza: The Motion Picture! Would you do me a kindness and make your pledge today? Crust Fund Pizza slings alley pizzas for the benefit of … Continue reading →

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66% funded!

Posted on May 8, 2026 by robchristopher

We’re so close to hitting our goal for funding Crust Fund Pizza: The Motion Picture! Would you do me a kindness and make your pledge today? Crust Fund Pizza slings alley pizzas for the benefit of the people who make … Continue reading →

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3 things about Daniel Kraus’ MUSICIAN

Posted on April 22, 2026 by robchristopher

Musician [2007] 1. Fax machine/phone/answering machine with the retail stickers still on it. 2. A variety of reference books on wine. 3. Driving through the rain from one gig to the next gig. 3 other things.

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