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3 things about Michael Glover Smith’s HEKLA

Posted on May 15, 2026 by robchristopher

Hekla [2026] 1. She joins Hekla on the sofa. The dude still doesn’t get the message. So the women kiss each other. 2. “I’m just practicing my physical comedy.” 3. Awkwardly holding the record album while he chats her up.

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announcing “My Last Martini,” a new short film

Posted on July 24, 2024 by robchristopher

‘Twin Peaks’ Legend Wendy Robie Leads ‘My Last Martini,’ Now in Post-Production For me, the perfect bar is convivial and intimate, lively yet tranquil. That sums up Bryant’s, a place I’ve visited regularly for nearly a decade. Filmmaker Luis Buñuel … Continue reading →

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Meet ROY’S WORLD Executive Producer Scott Greene

Posted on September 13, 2018 by robchristopher

Hailing from Skokie, Scott Greene is a cinephile through and through. I wanted to introduce him — he’s an integral member of the Roy’s World team and we’re delighted to have him on board! What’s your earliest movie-going memory? A … Continue reading →

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On Saturday, September 15 …

Posted on September 5, 2018 by robchristopher

Chicago Filmmakers is having an Open Screening at their beautiful new location at 5720 N. Ridge. And if you attend you might just be part of the very first audience to see an excerpt from Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago. … Continue reading →

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ROY’S WORLD co-producer Michael Glover Smith’s newest film screens in Chicago!

Posted on January 22, 2018 by robchristopher

Three couples from Chicago vacation for a weekend at a lakeside cabin in Michigan. And a lot can happen over the course of three days … I like to joke that Michael Glover Smith is the Robert Altman to my … Continue reading →

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A silent auction in time for New Years!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by robchristopher

See this pint glass? I produced a limited number of them as promotional items, and I’m down to my very last one. And you have the chance to make it yours! My documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago has entered … Continue reading →

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“The approach is unorthodox, but so is the film-in-the-making–“

Posted on November 3, 2017 by robchristopher

Whoa! Jason and I were interviewed by legendary jazz critic Howard Reich about the film! Oh, and guess what? You can follow @RoysWorldFilm on Twitter.

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a new interview with myself and co-producer Michael Glover Smith.

Posted on November 2, 2017 by robchristopher

Check it out! In advance of the super awesome Constellation show on Saturday, WDCB’s Gary Zidek talked with us about Roy’s World. It’s also your first chance to hear Matt Dillon’s narration as well as more of Jason Adasiewicz’s cool … Continue reading →

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Tax deductible and ready for action.

Posted on October 16, 2017 by robchristopher

I am excited to announce that my documentary project Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago has entered into a fiscal partnership with IFP Chicago. Why is that exciting? It means the project can tap into the network of one of Chicago’s … Continue reading →

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