Tag Archives: documentaries

3 things about Michal Bielawski’s THE WIND: A DOCUMENTARY THRILLER

Posted on September 6, 2020 by robchristopher

The Wind: A Documentary Thriller [2019] 1. The medics calmly observe his uncontrollable shaking. 2. She puts her ear to its bark, trying to hear the tree’s secrets. 3. Vibrating tree roots.

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My interview with Lili Taylor + 2 more chances.

Posted on September 4, 2020 by robchristopher

Okay, folks, there are only two more chances to see Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago this month! It will be livestreamed this Sunday, September 6 as part of Dances With Films LA, immediately followed by a Q&A featuring yours truly … Continue reading →

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A Q & A featuring Lili Taylor.

Posted on August 28, 2020 by robchristopher

Wow! Immediately following the livestream of Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago on Sunday, September 6 at Dances With Films, stick around for a live Q & A featuring yours truly, Barry Gifford, and Lili Taylor. Lili is part of the … Continue reading →

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3 things about David Farrier & Dylan Reeve’s TICKLED

Posted on August 24, 2020 by robchristopher

Tickled [2016] 1. “We heard laughter coming through the vents.” 2. Tickle cells. 3. A trove of documents accidentally posted to the public web.

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3 things about Matt Wolf’s SPACESHIP EARTH

Posted on August 18, 2020 by robchristopher

Spaceship Earth [2020] 1. “Biosphere 2 isn’t a cautionary tale. We don’t need cautionary tales anymore.” 2. Trouble closing the airlock. 3. Banana wine.

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3 things about Bradford Thomason & Brett Whitcomb’s JASPER MALL

Posted on August 17, 2020 by robchristopher

Jasper Mall [2020] 1. Starting pay for a maintenance job at the mall: $8/hour. 2. Terrified little girl on the merry-go-round: “I’m going to die!” 3. Ghostly light trails in the vacated J.C. Penney.

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3 chances in September.

Posted on August 16, 2020 by robchristopher

About four years ago when I started making a documentary, I never would have dreamed that it would finally be ready for the world during a pandemic. But here we are. And after much ado, I’m thrilled to announce the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Frank Simon’s THE QUEEN

Posted on August 15, 2020 by robchristopher

The Queen [1968] 1. At the draft board. “Did you tell them you were a homosexual?” “No, they told me I was a homosexual!” 2. Stunning a capella “Honey Bun.” 3. The managers of Town Hall anxious for them to … Continue reading →

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3 things about Errol Morris’s FAST, CHEAP & OUT OF CONTROL

Posted on August 14, 2020 by robchristopher

Fast, Cheap & Out of Control [1997] 1. Understanding life by creating something which is life-like. 2. A clown chased by a skeleton. 3. The tactile quality of old fashioned pruning shears.

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A mind-blowing endorsement.

Posted on August 11, 2020 by robchristopher

To say that I’m honored by these words of praise from Walter Salles is a huge understatement. I’m honestly kind of stunned. Stay tuned because Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is coming your way soon! I’ll be sharing some news … Continue reading →

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