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3 things about Todd Haynes’ I’M NOT THERE.

Posted on March 7, 2023 by robchristopher

I’m Not There. [2007] 1. He maneuvers his wheelchair to get a closer look. 2. The dog isn’t quite fast enough. 3. Fake wood-paneled refrigerator. 3 other things.

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3 things about Todd Field’s TÁR

Posted on March 2, 2023 by robchristopher

Tár [2022] 1. “Haunted.” 2. She holds the girl’s foot until she falls asleep. 3. Number 5 looks back at her through the glass.

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Rob’s Best of 2022

Posted on December 15, 2022 by robchristopher

Not necessarily released in 2022, these were nevertheless some of the songs I listened to all year long: a personal time capsule of the past twelve months. Enjoy. https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8e67a683-a104-42de-b5d0-d34201de9d47

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ VELVET GOLDMINE

Posted on December 4, 2022 by robchristopher

Velvet Goldmine [1998] 1. Shiny trenchcoat and fedora.2. “We set out to change the world. Ended up just changing ourselves.”“What’s wrong with that?”“Nothing. If you don’t look at the world.”3. Snorting coke off the back of his thigh. 3 other … Continue reading →

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3 things about Eric Appel’s WEIRD: THE AL YANKOVIC STORY

Posted on November 14, 2022 by robchristopher

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story [2022] 1. “I think Madonna’s a bad influence on you. I think she’s an evil, conniving succubus and she’s only using you for her pathetic and selfish needs. No offense.” 2. Guacamole laced with LSD. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Mat Whitecross’s THE SOUND OF 007

Posted on November 10, 2022 by robchristopher

The Sound of 007 [2022] 1. Immediately after he finished writing it, John Barry played “Goldfinger” for Michael Caine, who happened to be crashing in his flat at the time.2. Shirley Bassey took off her bra just before recording the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Brett Morgen’s MOONAGE DAYDREAM

Posted on September 25, 2022 by robchristopher

Moonage Daydream [2022] 1. “Everything is rubbish and all rubbish is wonderful.”2. The only collaborator that Bowie namechecks personally is Brian Eno.3. Pepsi with Tina Turner.

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3 things about Questlove’s SUMMER OF SOUL

Posted on March 20, 2022 by robchristopher

Summer of Soul [2021] 1. The stage was built facing west to achieve the best lighting for the cameras. 2. “It smelled like Afro Sheen and chicken.” 3. Awe-inspiring duet between Mahalia Jackson and Mavis Staples. Kudos to Questlove for … Continue reading →

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3 things about Ken Russell’s THE MUSIC LOVERS

Posted on February 21, 2022 by robchristopher

The Music Lovers [1971] 1. Frenzied train carriage. 2. Licking the peach. 3. Pathetic symphony.

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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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