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3 things about Lucie Faulknor and Dawn Logsdon’s FREE FOR ALL: THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Posted on June 19, 2025 by robchristopher

Free for All: The Public Library [2025] 1. Andrew Carnegie would agree to build a library only after the community demonstrated that it was committed to taxing itself. 2. Books by mule. 3. Arrested for refusing to hand over patrons’ … Continue reading →

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3 things about Daisy von Scherler Mayer’s PARTY GIRL

Posted on April 7, 2023 by robchristopher

Party Girl [1995] 1. “He-he-hello!” 2. Club kids waiting in line for falafel. 3. “How’s your upper torso?” 3 other things.

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3 things about Emilio Estevez’s “the public”

Posted on June 27, 2018 by robchristopher

the public [2018] 1. Beary White. 2. “I’m practicing portion control.” 3. He keeps his lanyard on.

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3 things about Walter Lang’s DESK SET

Posted on July 24, 2017 by robchristopher

Desk Set [1957] 1. “You think I’m just an old coat in your closet. That shows how much you know. There’s a constant stream of men in and out of here. I can’t get them out of my hair. See? … Continue reading →

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The Reel Librarian reels over my reels.

Posted on February 18, 2015 by robchristopher

Okay, so, after you’ve finished groaning over that headline go check out the Reel Librarian. A big supporter of my book and now a big supporter of my film! It’s a good time to take a snapshot of where the … Continue reading →

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“His book is like viewers’ advisory: a book filled with extraordinary and eclectic films to whet your cinematic appetite.”

Posted on January 21, 2014 by robchristopher

Check out the rest of the book review at Reel Librarians.

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I will not be be wearing pancake makeup on Wednesday.

Posted on June 17, 2013 by robchristopher

My book reading, which also features David Kodeski, is only two days away! If you love movies and/or libraries and/or live in Chicago, I hope to see you there. I won’t be wearing pancake makeup next week, but here’s what … Continue reading →

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Update: Celebrate Pride Month with Queue Tips at the Chicago Public Library

Posted on May 9, 2013 by robchristopher

Queue Tips: Discovering Your Next Great Movie Date: Wed. June 19, 2013 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Sulzer Regional 4455 N. Lincoln Avenue 60625 Program: Pride Month About this event: Author and Queer Film Society member Rob Christopher presents an overview … Continue reading →

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Queue Tips at the Chicago Public Library

Posted on April 3, 2013 by robchristopher

I’m really excited to announce an upcoming event for the book. As part of the Chicago Public Library’s celebration of Pride Month, a book reading featuring yours truly and contributor David Kodeski will be held Wednesday, June 19 at 7pm … Continue reading →

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3 things about Daisy von Scherler Mayer’s PARTY GIRL

Posted on August 2, 2010 by robchristopher

Party Girl [1995] 1. “He’s not a dick, he’s a patron.” 2. Rows of books standing up, the pages spread fan-style, airdrying. 3. “We still have to hang the pinata and make the hash browns.”

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