Film News: Chicago Critics Film Festival Opens May 9, 2014, With Full Lineup of Appearances

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StarMay 13th, 7pm – Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts of “Nick Offerman: American Ham”

Nick Offerman: American Ham
Nick Offerman: American Ham
Photo credit: Nick Offerman: American Ham.

The one man show of Nick Offerman (“Parks and Recreation”) is put to screen by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, who directed Offerman in last year’s “The Kings of Summer.” Vogt-Roberts made a splash with his excellent short film “Successful Alcoholics” (featuring T.J. Miller), has directed TV (“Single Dads”) and made his feature debut with the quirky “The Kings of Summer.” Expect some anecdotes about Nick Offerman, and of course, woodworking tips.

StarMay 14th, 7:30pm – Director Bobcat Goldthwait of “Willow Creek”

Willow Creek
Willow Creek
Photo credit: Willow Creek

Comedian and now veteran filmmaker Bobcat Goldthwait is known for he skewed version of the universe, and that comes to light in “Shakes the Clown” (the Citizen Kane of alcoholic clown movies), “World’s Greatest Dad,” “God Bless America” and his latest horror film “Willow Creek,” which brings Bigfoot back to life.

Goldthwait began his career as a dark humor stand-up comedian in the 1980s, and has appeared in the “Police Academy” series, “One Crazy Summer,” “Scrooged” and “Burglar.” After writing and directing “Shakes the Clown” in 1992, he didn’t return to filmmaking until the mid 2000s. Since then, he has made increasingly interesting and psychological films. This should be a highlight reel of a live-in-person event.

StarMay 15th, 8:30pm – Director Collin Schiffli, Actor David Dasmalchian of “Animals”

Animals
Animals
Photo credit: Schiffli Films

The Chicago Film Critics Festival wraps up with “Animals,” a filmed-in-Chicago feature, telling the story of Bobbie and Jude, a couple who lives in their car by Lincoln Park Zoo, and must survive day-by-day on the streets. Director Collin Schiffli makes his feature debut after a career in production and editing. David Dasmalchian portrays the lead role of Jude, and wrote the screenplay. The final film of the festival is a celebration of Chicago!

The Chicago Critics Film Festival is May 9th-15th, 2014, all films at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago. For complete schedule and to purchase tickets, click here.

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Senior Staff Writer
HollywoodChicago.com
pat@hollywoodchicago.com

© 2014 Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com

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