CHICAGO – Excelsior! Comic book legend Stan Lee’s famous exclamation puts a fine point on the third and final play of Mark Pracht’s FOUR COLOR TRILOGY, “The House of Ideas,” presented by and staged at City Lit Theater in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. For tickets/details, click HOUSE OF IDEAS.
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Podtalk: Brian Zahm on ‘Tea Party’ at Chicago’s Sound of Silent Film Fest on April 14, 2018
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 13, 2018 - 11:54amCHICAGO – Chicago has a wealth of film festivals this spring, and one of the coolest ones will take place on Saturday, April 14th, 2018, at the historic Davis Theater. The 13th Sound of Silent Film Festival combines cutting edge filmmakers – like Brian Zahm of “Tea Party” – and pairs their short works with Chicago-area musicians in all styles, who will provide live in-theater accompaniment. There are two shows, 7pm and 9:30pm, and to purchase tickets to one or both click here.
Interview: Gordon Quinn of Kartemquin Films on Life After 50
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 23, 2016 - 10:00amCHICAGO – In the final chapter of a three-part interview, Gordon Quinn of Kartemquin Films desires to evolve forward, soon after the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the iconic Chicago documentary house have past.
Interview: Gordon Quinn on 50th Anniversary of Kartemquin Films
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 21, 2016 - 12:16pmCHICAGO – Two months ago, producer/director/cinematographer/editor Gordon Quinn received the Baadasssss Award from the 2016 CIMM Fest, for his longtime contributions to the cinema scene in Chicago through Kartemquin Films. The famous production house, known for their documentaries, is celebrating their 50th anniversary.
Interview: CIMM Fest Chicago Kicks Off on April 13, 2016 with ‘The Smart Studios Story’
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CHICAGO – CIMM Fest is back to save the world from ordinary film festivals! The Chicago International Music and Movies Festival (CIMM, baby!) launches on April 13, 2016, with “The Smart Studios Story,” directed by Wendy Schneider, with appearances by Butch Vig and Steve Marker of Smart Studios.
Film News: May 1, 2014 is Opening Night of CIMM Fest 6 in Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 1, 2014 - 5:43pmCHICAGO – The Chicago International Movies and Music Festival – CIMM Fest 6 – kicks off on May 1st, 2014, with a fantastic music documentary and music events throughout the night. The CIMM Fest 6 runs throughout the weekend of May 1st-4th, with a complete schedule of movie and music happenings, including a panel appearance on May 3rd by HollywoodChicago.com Senior Writer Patrick McDonald and contributor David J. Fowlie.