CHICAGO – The great and lofty Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago has brought the current political season right on target with “POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive,” now extended through December 17th. Click POTUS.
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Podtalk: Alyssa Thordarson of ‘Paper Planes,’ at AfterImage Film Fest, April 15, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 10, 2023 - 11:06amCHICAGO – Another Chicago creator has a World Premiere. Alyssa Thordarson, who makes her director debut with Michael Glover Smith, will present the short “Paper Planes” at the AfterImage Film Fest (Fox Valley, Illinois) on April 15, 2023.
Oscar Week: HollywoodChicago.com 2023 Academy Award Predictions
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 11, 2023 - 1:02amCHICAGO – We have arrived. Welcome to the annual Oscar Predictions on HollywoodChicago.com for 2023 (the 95th Academy Awards). The film/entertainment contributors of HC – Patrick McDonald and Spike Walters – are joined by filmmaker treasure Michael Glover Smith (“Relative”) and film critic Jeffrey L. York of “The Establishing Shot.”
Audio Film Review: 'Relative' is a Realization of Family as Truth
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 8, 2022 - 11:23amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on “Relative,” the latest film from Chicago-based filmmaker Michael Glover Smith. Its theatrical release begins on June 8th (click links) at Music Box Theatre and on June 10th at Gene Siskel Film Center, and will expand from there.
Via Zoom: Actor Elizabeth Stam Shines in New Film ‘Relative’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 2, 2022 - 11:26am- Actor
- Bleed American
- Cameron Scott Roberts
- Clare Cooney
- Elizabeth Stam
- Francis Guinan
- Gene Siskel Film Center
- Gwedolen
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Interview
- Keith D. Gallagher
- Melissa DuPrey
- Michael Glover Smith
- Music Box Theatre
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Relative
- The Importance of Being Earnest
- Wendy Robie
- White City Cinema
- Zoom
CHICAGO – One of the breakout performances in Michael Glover Smith’s new film, “Relative,” is from Elizabeth Stam, who portrays the pivotal role of Hekla. The “Relative” special Chicago general releases will take place (click links) at Music Box Theatre and the Gene Siskel Film Center on June 8th and 10th.
Podtalk: Michael Glover Smith Proves Everything is 'Relative'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 22, 2022 - 8:06am- Cameron Scott Roberts
- Clare Cooney
- Cool Apocalypse
- Elizabeth Stam
- Florida
- Francis Guinan
- Gene Siskel Film Center
- GIFF
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Keith D. Gallagher
- Melissa DuPrey
- Mercury in Retrograde
- Michael Glover Smith
- Music Box Theatre
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Podcast
- Podtalk
- Relative
- Rendezvous in Chicago
- Tampa Bay
- Wendy Robie
CHICAGO – The journey from idea to completed film is a fever dream for the writer/director. Chicago-based filmmaker Michael Glover Smith has realized his dreams in his fourth feature film, “Relative.” The story of family, set in the neighborhood of Rogers Park, begins its local run at Music Box Theatre on June 8th, 2022.
Podtalk: Music Supervisor Cait Rappel for ‘Relative,’ at Midwest Film Fest, April 5, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 2, 2022 - 4:10pm- Cait Rappel
- Cameron Scott Roberts
- Clare Cooney
- Elizabeth Stam
- Francis Guinan
- Gene Siskel Film Center
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Interview
- Keith D. Melissa DuPrey
- MFF
- Michael Glover Smith
- Midwest Film Festival
- Music Supervisor
- Patrick McDonald
- Podcast
- Podtalk
- Relative
- Rendezvous in Chicago
- Wendy Robie
CHICAGO – The made-in-Chicago film “Relative” … written and directed by Michael Glover Smith … will get its city/Midwest premiere at (appropriately) the Midwest Film Festival on April 5th, 2022. The sold out show at the Gene Siskel Film Center will also have a Q&A, moderated by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com.
Oscar Week: HollywoodChicago.com 2022 Oscar Predictions
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 24, 2022 - 10:49pm- 2022
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- ABC-TV
- Academy Awards
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Director
- Best Picture
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Film Feature
- Film News
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jon Lennon Espino
- Michael Glover Smith
- Midwest Film Festival
- Oscars
- Patrick McDonald
- Predictions
- Relative
- Spike Walters
CHICAGO – Here we go again. Welcome to the annual Oscar Predictions on HollywoodChicago.com, for 2022 (the 94th Academy Awards). The film/entertainment contributors – Patrick McDonald, Spike Walters and Jon Lennon Espino – are joined by guest Michael Glover Smith, the director of the upcoming film “Relative.” !—break—>
Film News: ‘Relative’ World Premiere at Gasparilla International Film Fest, March 12, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 10, 2022 - 3:46pm- Cameron Scott Roberts
- Clare Cooney
- Cool Apocalypse
- Elizabeth Stam
- Florida
- Francis Guinan
- Gasparilla International Film Festival
- GIFF
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Keith D. Melissa DuPrey
- Mercury in Retrograde
- Michael Glover Smith
- Movie Review
- Patrick McDonald
- Relative
- Rendezvous in Chicago
- Tampa Bay
- Wendy Robie
CHICAGO – In more good news on the road to normalcy, one local writer/director – Michael Glover Smith – produced his fourth feature film last year in Chicago and now it’s ready for its World Premiere. “Relative” will screen at the Gasparilla International Film Festival (Tampa Bay, Florida) on March 12th, 2022. For more information, click RELATIVE.
Via Zoom: Filmmaker/Actor Clare Cooney on Her New Short ‘Pick Up’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 16, 2021 - 7:50pmCHICAGO – Although this former Chicago-based actor has moved on to Los Angeles, she continues as a filmmaker with her excellent second short, “Pick Up.” Clare Cooney wrote, directed and is featured in this poignant journey, as two ex-lovers figure out their current status in the midst of the world pandemic.
Podtalk: That’s a Wrap! Filmmaker Michael Glover Smith on ‘Relative'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 19, 2021 - 8:24pmCHICAGO – Local filmmaker Michael Glover Smith broke through the after-the-pandemic ceiling with his recently completed fourth feature film, “Relative.” The ten day production, shot primarily in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, follows the adventures of a family negotiating the youngest son’s graduation gathering.
