Tag Archives: pause of the clock

A new collection at the Chicago Film Archives.

Posted on April 14, 2018 by robchristopher

I’m really excited to announce that Pause of the Clock has a new home! From the April newsletter of Chicago Film Archives: The Rob Christopher Collection consists of the original 16mm negatives and workprints for Rob’s 2015 feature film Pause of the Clock, … Continue reading →

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A silent auction in time for New Years!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by robchristopher

See this pint glass? I produced a limited number of them as promotional items, and I’m down to my very last one. And you have the chance to make it yours! My documentary Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago has entered … Continue reading →

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It is happening again.

Posted on November 11, 2017 by robchristopher

On Sunday, December 10: another Chicago screening of Pause of the Clock. It’s at Transistor in Andersonville and it’s free! My film pal Michael Glover Smith will be on hand to introduce the movie and then lead a Q & … Continue reading →

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The rumors are true. Unpausing again.

Posted on October 13, 2017 by robchristopher

Pause of the Clock is getting an encore screening in Chicago! Join me on 10 December at Transistor! Michael Glover Smith will introduce the movie and then lead a post-show discussion. And it’s free!

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PAUSE OF THE CLOCK now available on Vimeo!

Posted on April 17, 2017 by robchristopher

You’ve been clamoring for it, and here it is! Pause of the Clock from Rob Christopher on Vimeo. For $3, the traditional price of a VHS rental back when we started making the film, you can bask in its HD … Continue reading →

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Best Chicago Film?!

Posted on December 29, 2016 by robchristopher

The Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle Awards nominations have just been announced, and I’m stunned to discover that Pause of the Clock is up for Best Chicago Film. It’s up against Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party and Southside with You. I’m … Continue reading →

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Exactly one year ago today.

Posted on November 7, 2016 by robchristopher

Wild. On November 7, 2015 Pause of the Clock premiered at the 38th Denver Film Festival! PAUSE OF THE CLOCK, World Premiere, Q & A from Rob Christopher on Vimeo. Even one year later, it’s still hard to believe we … Continue reading →

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“78 short minutes of astonishment.”

Posted on October 3, 2016 by robchristopher

In essence, the master game Christopher is staging is between the utopian dream of a unified, beautiful existence, once that can always be recuperated and is always worth reconstructing, no matter what the cost might be, and the disassembled, patchwork … Continue reading →

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PAUSE OF THE CLOCK on the White City Cinema Radio Hour

Posted on September 30, 2016 by robchristopher

Michael Smith, a fellow filmmaker and an erudite film scholar, honored me by conducting a wide ranging interview with me on the new episode of his podcast the White City Cinema Radio Hour. You can also access it via PodSnack. … Continue reading →

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In 3 short weeks …

Posted on September 12, 2016 by robchristopher

Pause of the Clock will have its Chicago premiere at the Gene Siskel Film Center! That’s Monday, October 3. Do you have your ticket yet? And have you checked out the Facebook page?  

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