Exclusive Portraits: Woody Allen, Parker Posey on the Chicago Red Carpet for ‘Irrational Man’

CHICAGO – It was a Chicago moment for the legendary filmmaker Woody Allen, as he walked the Red Carpet on behalf of his latest film, “Irrational Man.” He was joined by a co-star in the film, Parker Posey, and HollywoodChicago.com was there to capture these Exclusive Portraits.

Woody Allen at the Chicago Preview of ‘Irrational Man,’ July 18th, 2015
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

“Irrational Man” is Woody Allen’s 47th film as director, an amazing output for an American filmmaker, and unlikely to be duplicated for mainstream releases in the future. He began with “What’s Up, Tiger Lily?” in 1966, won an Oscar for directing Annie Hall (1977) and has written or co-written every screenplay he has ever filmed. “Irrational Man” is another Woody Allen contemplative film, set on a college campus, regarding a philosophy professor (Joaquin Phoenix) who shakes himself out of a case of severe ennui by concocting a life scenario that has implications. Parker Posey portrays a fellow faculty member who gets caught in the professor’s web.

Parker Posey at the Chicago Preview of ‘Irrational Man,’ July 18th, 2015
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

Posey is an actress who has never compromised in her performances, and has created several memorable and quirky characters, mostly in independent films. Her first notable film was “Dazed and Confused” in 1993, but she also was unforgettable in “Party Girl” (1995), “Kicking and Screaming” (1995), “Waiting for Guffman” (1996), “The House of Yes” (1997) and “Happy Tears” (2009). She works frequently with Christopher Guest – the director of “Guffman” – and has been cast in the next Woody Allen film project.

Parker Posey and Woody Allen at the Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery for “Irrational Man’
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

HollywoodChicago.com photographer Joe Arce was at the “Irrational Man” preview screening on July 18th, 2015, at the Bellwether Meeting House & Eatery in Chicago, and captured these Exclusive Portraits of Woody Allen and Parker Posey.

”Irrational Man” opened July 17th nationwide, and opens July 24th in Chicago. See local listings for theaters and show times. Featuring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Parker Posey and Jamie Blackley. Written and directed by Woody Allen. Rated “R”

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