Tag Archives: documentaries

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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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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