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CIFF24: Exclusive Portrait Paz Vega for Her Director Debut ‘Rita’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 21, 2024 - 3:52pm- 2024
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CHICAGO – On Wednesday, October 17th, the 2024 60th Chicago International Film Festival screened “Rita,” a whole-hearted exploration of how parental discord and abuae affects children. The film was the directorial debut of actor Paz Vega (“Sex and Lucia”) and she spent seven years getting it to the screen. The festival runs through October 27th.
Audio Film Review: The G7 is Feeling the Tension in ‘Rumours’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 21, 2024 - 2:36pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for
“Rumours” the latest film from Canadian director Guy Madden (with Evan and Galen Johnson), a political satire/surrealist story about the geopolitical international G7 Conference. In select theaters since October 18th See local listings.
CIFF24: Opening Night Red Carpet of 60th Chicago Intl Film Fest
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 20, 2024 - 8:25pm- 2024
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CHICAGO – On Wednesday, October 16th, the 2024 60th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) opened with “The Piano Lesson,” a film adaptation of a poignant August Wilson stage play. Appearing on behalf of the film was director/co-adapter Malcolm Washington, co-adapter Virgil Williams and lead actor John David Washington. The festival runs through October 27th.
On-Air Film Review: Bittersweet Love Story in ‘We Live in Time’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 18, 2024 - 9:04amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with BenThompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 17th, reviewing the film “We Live in Time” a modern Love Story of a relationship bound in destiny. Wide release in theaters on October 18th.
Film Review: Nothing to Turn the Frown Upside Down in ‘Smile 2’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 17, 2024 - 9:26pmCHICAGO – The sequel to the surprise horror hit “Smile” won’t give you anything to turn your frown upside down. It’s longer and gorier than the original, but it yields precious few surprises and is an ultimately pointless exercise in commerce and drudgery.
Podtalk: CIFF24 Film Programmer Raul Benitez of After Dark Series
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 15, 2024 - 8:22pmCHICAGO – The After Dark series at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) encompasses the “genre” category of films … horror, sci-fi, fantasy and the just plain bizarre. And the programmer behind it is film veteran Raul Benitez.
CIFF24: 60th Chicago International Film Festival Opens with ‘The Piano Lesson,’ Oct. 16, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 14, 2024 - 6:44pmCHICAGO – She’s celebrating her 60th but is ready to go. Opening Night of the 60th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) will be at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre on October 16th, 2024, and will feature the Malcolm Washington film “The Piano Lesson.”
Theater Review: ‘Inherit the Wind’ Speaks to Today at the Goodman Theatre
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 12, 2024 - 4:24pmCHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
On-Air Film Review: Origin of The Donald in ‘The Apprentice’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 12, 2024 - 12:26pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 10th, reviewing the film “The Apprentice,” a biography of Donald Trump, the “early years.” In theaters on October 11th.
On-Air Film Review: Pharrell Legos His Ego in ‘Piece by Piece’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 12, 2024 - 11:42amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 10th, reviewing the film “Piece by Piece,” the Pharrell Williams story, told in the animation style of Legos. In theaters on October 11th.
Podtalk: Sarah Douglas (Ursa) on ‘Superman II’ at Emagine Batavia
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 10, 2024 - 8:54amCHICAGO – One of the greatest superhero movies of all time is about to get the “Super EMX” treatment. “Superman II” will be presented on the largest screen in Illinois, at the Emagine Batavia on October 11th, 2024, and will feature a two day event with Sarah Douglas, who portrayed Phantom Zone villain Ursa. For tickets and details, click SUPERMAN.
Exclusive Portraits: Connie Chung at 2024 Chicago Humanities Fest
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 8, 2024 - 11:11amCHICAGO – One of the most anticipated cultural events in the Windy City has kicked off in October’s first weekend. The 2024 Chicago Humanities Festival, a showcase of American influencers, welcomed Connie Chung talking about her new book, “Connie: A Memoir.” For a complete guide to upcoming events, CHICAGO HUMANITIES.
Audio Film Review: Seeing Feeling Touching the Earth in ‘Blink’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 7, 2024 - 3:40pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Blink” a new release National Geographic documentary about a Canadian family who goes on a trip around the world because of a specific incident involving three of their four children. In theaters since October 3rd. See local listings.
