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3 things about Waris Hussein’s THE POSSESSION OF JOEL DELANEY

Posted on July 17, 2023 by robchristopher

The Possession of Joel Delaney [1971] 1. She looks up and we know. 2. On the shelf above the fridge. 3. “If you can believe in Don Pedro, he can help you. If not, you’re wasting your time.” This intelligent, … Continue reading →

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3 things about Claire Denis’ BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE

Posted on July 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Both Sides of the Blade [2022] 1. “If the past is coming back, I’m out of here.” 2. She wraps him in a blanket. Shortly thereafter, he casts it aside. 3. A few bubbles emerge from the phone.

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3 things about Gregg Araki’s THE DOOM GENERATION

Posted on July 12, 2023 by robchristopher

The Doom Generation [1995] 1. Orange nachos. 2. The moment she suddenly brandishes a sword. 3. Drawn out strobe.

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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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3 things about Gregg Araki’s TOTALLY F****D UP

Posted on July 8, 2023 by robchristopher

Totally F***ed Up [1993] 1. “How’s your boyfriend?” Long pause. “History.” 2. Walking through the Tower Records parking lot. 3. Belted pants, suspenders, plain white shirt.

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3 things about Steven Soderbergh’s MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE

Posted on July 4, 2023 by robchristopher

Magic Mike’s Last Dance [2023] 1. Singani 63 product placement. 2. Intermission. 3. Slick stage rain slide.

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3 things about Robert Longo’s JOHNNY MNEMONIC

Posted on July 3, 2023 by robchristopher

Johnny Mnemonic [1995] 1. Diagonal slices. 2. Cyberdolphin. 3. Heavy metal opera at the club.

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3 things about Mike Nichols’s CLOSER

Posted on July 1, 2023 by robchristopher

Closer [2004] 1. “You’re taken.” “I’ve got to see you.” “Tough.” “You kissed me!” “What are you, 12?” 2. Deserted bar at the opera just before the end of the performance. 3. Jane.

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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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3 things about Jafar Panahi’s NO BEARS

Posted on June 29, 2023 by robchristopher

No Bears [2022] 1. He points out that they already have a witness. When they admit the child’s testimony is inadmissible, he counters that nonetheless they’re using it to pressure him. 2. He quickly steps back from the border. 3. … Continue reading →

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