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Hyde Park, here we come!

Posted on September 25, 2022 by robchristopher

That’s right, Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is coming to the South Side! I’ll be there in person for the Q & A. Hope you can make it: Friday, October 7, 2022 – 7:00pm The University of Chicago Film Studies … Continue reading →

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A One Night Tribute to Barry Gifford in LA

Posted on August 18, 2022 by robchristopher

American Cinematheque is throwing a One Night Tribute to Barry Gifford on September 3! The lineup features the LA premiere of ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO + WILD AT HEART + LOST HIGHWAY. It’s a triple feature for the ages … Continue reading →

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ROY’S WORLD to Make Streaming Debut on Fandor and Other Video Platforms October 18

Posted on August 14, 2022 by robchristopher

Here’s the official press release! I’m so excited! ### Cinedigm Acquires ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO, Acclaimed Chicago-produced Documentary featuring Willem Dafoe, Matt Dillon and Lili Taylor Based on the work of Chicago-born author Barry Gifford, the film premieres October … Continue reading →

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3 things about John Coney’s SPACE IS THE PLACE

Posted on July 24, 2022 by robchristopher

Space Is the Place [1974] 1. Good time cigarette gals. 2. Stealing some sweet shoes. 3. Shortly after evacuation, the planet explodes and splits in half.

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A Chicago encore at the Music Box!

Posted on July 18, 2022 by robchristopher

For one night only, the film returns to the big screen at the Music Box Theatre! And after the show, Jim Laczkowski (Chicago Film Critics Association) will moderate a Q & A featuring yours truly alongside producer Michael Glover Smith. We’re planning to … Continue reading →

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Sag Harbor, New York City, Portland!

Posted on June 10, 2022 by robchristopher

Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is playing in a whole bunch of theaters real soon! June 12, 2022: Sag Harbor Cinema, Sag Harbor, NY Yours truly in person June 19, 2022: Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria, Queens, NY Yours … Continue reading →

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One week from today: our Chicago Premiere at the Music Box Theatre!

Posted on November 6, 2021 by robchristopher

I do hope you’ll join me. Buy tix now—it’s going to be a fantastic afternoon. We’ll have a special, limited edition movie poster for sale, as well as copies of some of Barry’s books, all of which you can get … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ted Bogosian’s LIVE AT MISTER KELLY’S

Posted on September 18, 2021 by robchristopher

Live at Mister Kelly’s [2021] 1. David Mamet as the world’s worst busboy. 2. “Make A Date With A Steak Tonight!” 3. Ella Fitzgerald’s necklace.

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3 things about Pawel Pawlikowski’s COLD WAR

Posted on May 6, 2021 by robchristopher

Cold War [2018] 1. Gracefully floating down the river. 2. On an impulse, she starts dancing on top of the bar. 3. “Let’s go to the other side, The view’s better.”

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ROY’S WORLD wins Best Illinois Feature!

Posted on March 4, 2021 by robchristopher

In a virtual ceremony (coincidentally, held exactly one year to the day after the film had its World Premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival) my documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago was awarded Best Illinois Feature at the 2021 Beloit … Continue reading →

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