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3 things about Josell Ramos’s MAESTRO

Posted on March 7, 2024 by robchristopher

Maestro [2003] 1. Reading the grooves without headphones. 2. An array of tweeters suspended over the dancefloor. 3. Gwen Guthrie’s farewell speech at the closing of the Paradise Garage.

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ROY’S WORLD soundtrack LP named one of the most exciting jazz albums since 1969

Posted on December 31, 2023 by robchristopher

In a new article at All About Jazz, critic Robert Middleton deems Jason Adasiewicz’s LP “a roller-coaster ride and, so far, my favorite album of 2023.” He concludes his lengthy review by writing “Roy’s World has everything you want in … Continue reading →

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3 things about Todd Haynes’ THE VELVET UNDERGROUND

Posted on July 26, 2023 by robchristopher

The Velvet Underground [2021] 1. Dressed all in black, sitting outside by the pool. 2. Offstage, Bill Graham shouting, “I hope you bomb!” 3. John Cale was a guest on I’ve Got a Secret.

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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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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 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.

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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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