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October 25 in Portland

Posted on October 9, 2026 by robchristopher

The magnificent Hollywood Theatre in Portland will screen Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago alongside my new short film My Last Martini starring Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), which adapts Barry’s short story. One show only on October 25: be there or … Continue reading →

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An encore in San Francisco

Posted on October 6, 2026 by robchristopher

Barry Gifford’s 80th birthday celebrations continue! San Francisco’s Roxie Theater presents “Barry Gifford: Wild Lives, Lost Highways,” a retrospective that includes Wild at Heart, Lost Highway, and Perdita Durango. And (drum roll, please) on Sunday, October 18, Roy’s World: Barry … Continue reading →

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An encore in LA

Posted on October 1, 2026 by robchristopher

To celebrate Barry Gifford’s 80th birthday, this October the American Cinematheque is hosting a retrospective of his indelible film work, from Wild at Heart and Lost Highway (my favorite) to Perdita Durango and Nelson Algren Live. And the series concludes … Continue reading →

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3 things about H.C. Potter’s HELLZAPOPPIN’

Posted on March 26, 2025 by robchristopher

Hellzapoppin’ [1941] 1. Insane jitterbug number with Slim & Slam. 2. Adjusting the horizontal frame. “I’m starting to get seasick.” 3. Coat of arms.

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3 things about Johan Grimonprez’s SOUNDTRACK TO A COUP D’ETAT

Posted on October 27, 2024 by robchristopher

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat [2024] 1. Dizzy Gillespie: “The weapons we will use will be … the cool ones.” 2. Eisenhower delivering an inspiring, impassioned speech to the U.N. Largely full of lies. 3. Too many assassins in one … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Parker’s DEMENTIA

Posted on October 24, 2024 by robchristopher

Dementia [1955] 1. Hand in the flower basket. 2. Shorty Rogers and the band briefly jam before taking the stage. 3. Opening endorsement by Preston Sturges (!)

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ROY’S WORLD soundtrack LP named one of the most exciting jazz albums since 1969

Posted on December 31, 2023 by robchristopher

In a new article at All About Jazz, critic Robert Middleton deems Jason Adasiewicz’s LP “a roller-coaster ride and, so far, my favorite album of 2023.” He concludes his lengthy review by writing “Roy’s World has everything you want in … Continue reading →

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3 things about Stanley Nelson’s MILES DAVIS: BIRTH OF THE COOL

Posted on November 13, 2023 by robchristopher

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool [2019] 1. Going cold turkey at the barn. 2. “Quincy Jones sure is a handsome man.” 3. It ended when Coltrane started playing for himself instead of for the band.

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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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