Tag Archives: documentaries

3 things about Laura Poitras’ ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED

Posted on May 3, 2023 by robchristopher

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed [2022] 1. A Nan Goldin slideshow double-billed with John Waters’ Desperate Living. 2. “He wanted to blind me.” 3. Forced to witness testimony via Zoom.

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3 things about Anthony Banua-Simon’s CANE FIRE

Posted on April 23, 2023 by robchristopher

Cane Fire [2020] 1. Coco Palms’ famous torch-lighting ceremony was completely made up; it was never a native Hawaiian tradition. 2. Describing Charlton Heston as the guy whose veins bulge out. 3. “Just call me Uncle Larry.” Certainly one of … Continue reading →

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3 things about Eva Vitija’s LOVING HIGHSMITH

Posted on March 28, 2023 by robchristopher

Loving Highsmith [2022] 1. The decision by the filmmaker to neglect mentioning Edith’s Diary mystifies me. 2. Highsmith presenting an award to Gena Rowlands at the Berlin Film Festival. 3. Moving into a house that she knows will be her … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ryan White’s GOOD NIGHT OPPY

Posted on March 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Good Night Oppy [2022] 1. A mismatch between English and Metric. 2. Built-in autonomy. 3. “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Billie Holliday.

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April 2: ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO returns!

Posted on March 9, 2023 by robchristopher

If you’ve been waiting to see it on the big screen, here’s your chance. That’s right: Chicago’s newest movie theatre is hosting Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago for brunch! Located right around the corner from Wrigley Field, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema … Continue reading →

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3 things about Daniel Roher’s NAVALNY

Posted on March 6, 2023 by robchristopher

Navalny [2022] 1. Moscow 4.2. Putin refuses to say his name.3. Diverted to a different airport.

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3 things about Matt Wolf’s TEENAGE

Posted on February 9, 2023 by robchristopher

Teenage [2013] 1. Army uniforms for 13-year-olds. 2. The adult advises them to voluntarily change the teen canteen’s closing hours from 11 o’clock to 10:30 on weeknights. 3. “Mother, it’s just a hen party, what am I supposed to wear?” … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mat Whitecross’s THE SOUND OF 007

Posted on November 10, 2022 by robchristopher

The Sound of 007 [2022] 1. Immediately after he finished writing it, John Barry played “Goldfinger” for Michael Caine, who happened to be crashing in his flat at the time.2. Shirley Bassey took off her bra just before recording the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Godfrey Reggio’s VISITORS

Posted on November 3, 2022 by robchristopher

Visitors [2013] 1. Somnolent sports fan. 2. Trio of heads devoid of context. 3. Watching what we’re watching. 3 other things.

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ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO is now streaming on Fandor—and elsewhere!

Posted on October 23, 2022 by robchristopher

Hard to believe, but about six years after I started this odyssey the film is finally available to watch on a screen near you! Roy’s World is streaming in North America via Fandor, Vudu, Hoopla, YouTube, iTunes, and a bunch … Continue reading →

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