Rob Christopher / is on Nostr

Sporadic #filmmaker. ROY'S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD'S CHICAGO is now streaming! (An impressionistic #documentary about growing up in 1950's Chicago, featuring Willem Dafoe, Matt Dillon & Lili Taylor.) Some stuff I scribe: #Chicago things, #cocktails, #music, #books. And yup, I'm #gay. “Living and ceasing to live are imaginary solutions. Existence is elsewhere.” –ANDRE BRETON

ROY'S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD'S CHICAGO: https://www.roysworldfilm.com/
my blog: https://randomcha.net/
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/randomcha/

Last Notes

2024-08-24 18:00:48

Another BTS shot from MY LAST MARTINI, courtesy John Otterbacher.
Rehearsing the opening moments of the film with Madrid St. Angelo and Mickey O'Sullivan ... The "bourbon" in Madrid's glass is actually a non-alcoholic herbal aperitif.
#barrygifford #indiefilm #chicagofilmmaking #milwaukee
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2024-08-21 22:32:51

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This was my first time directing a scene on set since 1996 (!) A few things have changed ...

2024-08-21 21:19:57

The first of many behind the scenes photos from MY LAST MARTINI, this one courtesy Spencer Parks. I'm dressing the bar for one of the film's big scenes. In the background is John Otterbacher, who's making sure I don't make a fool of myself.
#barrygifford #indiefilm #chicagofilm #milwaukee #bryantscocktaillounge
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2024-08-14 01:57:20

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oh wow, please describe that rum.

2024-08-11 19:25:21

"He discovered that 68% of data used by companies is never used again, and estimates that personal data tells the same story."
https://www.theguardian.com/media/article/2024/aug/09/excess-memes-photos-and-reply-all-emails-are-bad-for-climate-finds-study

2024-07-09 18:41:36

This is the glass I'll be featuring in my upcoming short film MY LAST MARTINI. It's called a "Nick & Nora" (after the mystery-solving couple in THE THIN MAN). Riedel produces the best cocktail glass I've ever had the pleasure to use. With a capacity of 4 ounces, your martini stays cold until the final sip. It's going to look exquisite onscreen!
#cocktails #indiefilm #barrygifford #barware #martini
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2024-07-07 17:37:13

3 things about Richard Linklater’s HIT MAN
Hit Man 1. Pie passcode. 2. "Unbuckle your safety belt." 3. Speedboat barter.
http://randomcha.net/2024/07/07/3-things-about-richard-linklaters-hit-man/

2024-07-06 18:28:43

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Not having a good week. It's gonna take weeks to sort out all the insurance stuff.

2024-07-06 18:06:10

This illustrates the consequences of when your upstairs neighbors' toilet has a total wax seal blowout.
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