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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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David Lynch, 1946 – 2025.

Posted on January 16, 2025 by robchristopher

RIP David Lynch. Though I knew this day would come, I’m still very sad. I can’t calculate the effect that seeing the very first episode of Twin Peaks had on me when I was only 14, except that it quite … Continue reading →

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3 things about Francis Ford Coppola’s RUMBLE FISH

Posted on November 5, 2023 by robchristopher

Rumble Fish [1983] 1. Drifting around. 2. “35 summers left.” 3. Clouds reflected in the window as they have their talk.

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3 things about John McNaughton’s WILD THINGS

Posted on June 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Wild Things [1998] 1. Muddy Jeep.2. “Guidance counselors get to find out all sorts of interesting things.” Panties in his front pocket.3. Salvaged false teeth.

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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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ROY’S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD’S CHICAGO is now streaming on Fandor—and elsewhere!

Posted on October 23, 2022 by robchristopher

Hard to believe, but about six years after I started this odyssey the film is finally available to watch on a screen near you! Roy’s World is streaming in North America via Fandor, Vudu, Hoopla, YouTube, iTunes, and a bunch … Continue reading →

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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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