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David Lynch, 1946 - 2025.
RIP David Lynch. Though I knew this day would come, I’m still very sad. I can’t calculate the effect that seeing the very first episode...
Rob Christopher
Jan 17, 2025
ROY'S WORLD soundtrack LP named one of the most exciting jazz albums since 1969
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 albu
Rob Christopher
Dec 31, 2023
Happy Birthday, Barry!
A very Happy 77th Birthday to Barry Gifford! He was born on this day in 1946 at Passavant Memorial Hospital (now Northwestern) in...
Rob Christopher
Oct 18, 2023


Stream/screen + reviews of "ROY'S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD'S CHICAGO"
stream/screen + reviews of "ROY'S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD'S CHICAGO"
Rob Christopher
Jul 8, 2023


Soundtrack LP for ROY’S WORLD is out now!
Jason Adasiewicz’s soundtrack album for Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago is available from Corbett vs. Dempsey
Rob Christopher
Jul 7, 2023


Sunday Brunch with ROY'S WORLD, April 2
If you've been waiting to see it on the big screen, here's your chance. That's right: Chicago's newest movie theatre is hosting Roy's...
Rob Christopher
Mar 14, 2023


Now streaming on Fandor—and elsewhere!
Hard to believe, but about six years after we started this odyssey the film is finally available to watch on a screen near you! Roy's...
Rob Christopher
Oct 23, 2022


ROY'S WORLD to Make Streaming Debut on Fandor October 18
Cinedigm Acquires Roy's World, Acclaimed Chicago-produced Documentary featuring Willem Dafoe, Matt Dillon and Lili Taylor
Rob Christopher
Aug 12, 2022


Split Picks: Barry Gifford, "Wild at Heart," and "Lost Highway"
I was thrilled to join Jim Hickcox and Jason Michelitch for a discussion of Barry Gifford's collaborations with David Lynch. (And of...
Rob Christopher
Jul 6, 2022


Our Q & A at the Sag Harbor Cinema
Enjoy this video from June 12 which features yours truly, Barry Gifford, and executive producer Robert Rubin. Many thanks to Sag Harbor...
Rob Christopher
Jun 22, 2022


Our First Screenings of 2022
"Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago" returns to the Beloit International Film Festival on Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5.
Rob Christopher
Jan 30, 2022
Happy New Year!
Here's wishing everyone out there a chill & healthy New Year. Some exciting news on the horizon for the film in 2022, including lots more...
Rob Christopher
Jan 2, 2022


Snapshots from the Chicago Premiere
photos from the Chicago Premiere of "Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago" on November 13, 2021.
Rob Christopher
Nov 28, 2021


Chicago Tribune calls ROY'S WORLD "a powerful and artfully entertaining new film"
In advance of its screening at the Music Box Theatre, The Chicago Tribune, rogerebert.com, and others delve into ROY'S WORLD.
Rob Christopher
Nov 9, 2021


Our Chicago Premiere! November 13 at the Music Box Theatre.
Originally we meant to screen at the Music Box back in May 2020. But we all know what happened. I am so grateful to the Chicago Critics...
Rob Christopher
Oct 21, 2021


Kitty at the Window
Ever wonder how Roy's parents Rudy and Kitty met? Find out in a brand new Barry Gifford story posted on Retreats from Oblivion: The...
Rob Christopher
Sep 29, 2021


Buffalo on Columbus Day
We are honored to be an Official Selection of the 15th Buffalo International Film Festival. Our screening will take place at the majestic...
Rob Christopher
Sep 9, 2021


Our Michigan Premiere
I am excited to announce that Roy's World is an Official Selection of the 2021 Soo Film Festival, unfurling September 15-19 in beautiful...
Rob Christopher
Jul 20, 2021


We're the Closing Night feature!
ROY'S WORLD: BARRY GIFFORD'S CHICAGO is Closing Night feature at the 2021 Mimesis Documentary Festival in Boulder, Colorado, on August 10
Rob Christopher
Jul 11, 2021


Our First Live, In-Person Screening in North America!
I am excited to announce that Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago will be part of the 2021 Mimesis Documentary Festival, August 4-10, in...
Rob Christopher
Jun 16, 2021
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