Tag Archives: documentaries

Chicago Filmmakers Hosts ROY’S WORLD!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by robchristopher

Saturday, August 5 at 7PM Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse Cinema 1326 W. Hollywood Ave. post-film Q & A and discussion with yours truly This is likely to be the final Chicago screening in awhile, so be there or be square!

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Soundtrack LP for ROY’S WORLD is out now!

Posted on June 30, 2023 by robchristopher

Today is the release day for Jason Adasiewicz’s soundtrack album for Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. It’s available from Corbett vs. Dempsey on vinyl in all the finest record shops (including Dusty Groove in Chicago) as well as digitally via … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bianca Stigter’s THREE MINUTES: A LENGTHENING

Posted on June 10, 2023 by robchristopher

Three Minutes: A Lengthening [2021] 1. Linden trees. 2. Deducing the owner of the grocery. 3. Couples dancing to British music on the radio.

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3 things about Axel Danielson and Maximilien Van Aertryck’s AND THE KING SAID, WHAT A FANTASTIC MACHINE

Posted on May 12, 2023 by robchristopher

And the King Said, What a Fantastic Machine [2023] 1. A scientific explanation of how seeing images can produce adrenaline and dopamine, immediately followed by a startling example. 2. In order to preserve an illusion, certain things must remain hidden. … Continue reading →

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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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