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66% funded!

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

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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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s NAQOYQATSI

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

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

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?!?!

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

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

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!

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

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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