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Chicago International Film Festival
The Award Winners: 2010 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 17, 2010 - 2:23pmCHICAGO – The 2010 46th Annual Chicago International Film Festival and Michael Kutza, Founder and Artistic Director, announced the competition award winners at a ceremony at the Pump Room in Chicago on October 16th. The Gold Hugo for Best Film went to “How I Ended the Summer,” from Russia.
Film Review: Ed Norton, Robert De Niro Misfire in Pretentious ‘Stone’
Submitted by BrianTT on October 15, 2010 - 2:04pmCHICAGO – Ed Norton and Robert De Niro used to be two of the most consistent actors alive, both with streaks of amazing, Oscar-nominated films that guarantee them places in the history books.
Exclusive Portrait: Producer Paula Wagner is Honored at 2010 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 13, 2010 - 9:33amCHICAGO – Tuesday, October 12th, was special at the Chicago International Film Festival, as Producer Paula Wagner was honored at the REELWomen tribute there. Wagner has produced such notable films as “War of the Worlds,’ “The Other,” “Vanilla Sky” and the Mission Impossible film series.
Preview: The 46th Chicago International Film Festival, Week Two
Submitted by BrianTT on October 13, 2010 - 8:21amCHICAGO – We’re back with the highlights of the rest of the 46th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, which features a centerpiece tonight in Danny Boyle’s “127 Hours” and continues through to a Closing Night presentation of John Madden’s “The Debt” on October 21st, 2010.
Interview: ‘Stone’ Star Edward Norton, Director John Curran on Going Against Hollywood’s Grain
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 12, 2010 - 11:06amCHICAGO – Many filmmakers speak of going against the grain. By virtue of desiring to take a road less traveled, though, often you’re actually going with the same grain as everyone else who wants to be different.
Exclusive: Red-Carpet ‘Drunkboat’ Portraits at 2010 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 11, 2010 - 11:08amCHICAGO – One of the genuine thrills of the Chicago International Film Festival is the local premiere. The film ‘Drunkboat’ was shot in Chicago, directed by Bob Meyer, and featuring John Malkovich, John Goodman, Dana Delany, Jim Ortlieb and Jacob Zachar. The Red Carpet Premiere was last Friday, October 8th.
Exclusive: Red-Carpet Portrait of Oscar Winner Forest Whitaker at Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 10, 2010 - 12:16amCHICAGO – Oscar winner Forest Whitaker greeted the HollywoodChicago.com lens on the red carpet on Oct. 9, 2010 for the 2010 Chicago International Film Festival.
Exclusive: Red-Carpet Portrait of ‘Stone’ Star Edward Norton at Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 8, 2010 - 3:52amCHICAGO – Edward Norton was the hottest ticket in town (along with President Barack Obama’s visit to Chicago) on Thursday night for the opening-day screening of his new film “Stone” at the 2010 Chicago International Film Festival.
Preview: The 46th Chicago International Film Festival, Week One
Submitted by BrianTT on October 7, 2010 - 2:34pmCHICAGO – We’ve been working our way through the schedule for the upcoming 46th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, kicking off tonight with the premiere of “Stone,” starring Edward Norton, Robert De Niro, and Milla Jovovich. While this year’s festival includes a few high-profile films with A-list stars, we’ve dipped below the line, watching screeners of films that might slide below your radar.
Interview: Diane Lane, John Malkovich Ride Legendary ‘Secretariat’
Submitted by BrianTT on October 6, 2010 - 9:33amCHICAGO – Two of the Oscar-nominated stars of Disney’s “Secretariat” breezed through Chicago last month as both Diane Lane and John Malkovich sat down for entertaining one-on-ones about their inspirational drama from director Randall Wallace (the Oscar-winning writer of “Braveheart”).