CHICAGO – Theatrical satires of the Star Wars Universe are like the number of TV series the universe has wrought … too many to figure out if anything is worthwhile. But “Trade Federation” (subtitled “Or Let’s Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels”), presented by Otherworld Theatre in Wrigleyville Chicago, gets it right on.
St. Vincent
Film Review: Phony ‘St. Vincent’ is Bill Murray’s Worst Choice Since ‘Garfield’
Submitted by NickHC on October 17, 2014 - 11:47amCHICAGO – “Garfield, maybe” was the sole utterance of regret that iconic actor/prolific movie-golfer Bill Murray expressed in 2009’s “Zombieland” before he died. Should the adoration for this cameo resurrect him for that film’s announced sequel, Murray will hopefully denounce “St. Vincent,” his most needless and perverse career choice since vocally birthing “Garfield” (and yes, that includes getting a handjob as Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 2012’s also terrible “Hyde Park on Hudson”).
Interview: Ted Melfi Directs Bill Murray in ‘St. Vincent’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 16, 2014 - 8:12amCHICAGO – There are few better opportunities for a filmmaker than directing Bill Murray in a character role. Theodore “Ted” Melfi got that assignment, after pursuing Murray with his screenplay for the new film, “St. Vincent.” The effort to convince the veteran comic actor to take the title role paid off, and other notable actors joined in.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 30 Pairs of Passes to ‘St. Vincent’ With Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 13, 2014 - 9:16pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 30 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new comedy “St. Vincent” starring Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy!
Preview: Mid-Week With the 50th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 13, 2014 - 8:34pm- 1001 Grams
- Anna Kendrick
- Bill Murray
- Chicago International Film Festival
- Chloë Grace Moritz
- Clouds of Sil Maria
- Film News
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Juliette Binoche
- Kristen Stewart
- Marion Cotillard
- Melissa McCarthy
- Nick Allen
- Patrick McDonald
- Red Rose
- Speed Walking
- St. Vincent
- The Last 5 Years
- The Salvation
- Timbuktu
- Two Days One Night
CHICAGO – The 50th Chicago International Film Festival of 2014 gets into gear this week, with a line-up of films from all over the world. The festival breaks down these films in several categories, including the Main Competition, New Directors, Docufest, Out-Look (LGBT), World Cinema, After Dark and Spotlight Scandinavia.
Film News: Sneak Peek at the 50th Annual Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by NickHC on October 7, 2014 - 8:29pm- Chicago International Film Festival
- Colin Farrell
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jessica Chastain
- Kathleen Turner
- Liv Ullman
- Michael Moore
- Miss Julie
- Oliver Stone
- Reese Witherspoon
- Richard Lagravanese
- Short Films
- Speed Walking
- St. Vincent
- Taylor Hackford
- Ted Melfi
- The Last 5 Years
- Timbuktu
- Wild
- World Cinema
CHICAGO – One of the finest places in the world to witness its best cinema is the Chicago International Film Festival, which is now hitting its golden year of 50. This year’s festival boasts a lineup of top tier entries from world renowned filmmakers, packaged in the distinct Chicago flavor that keeps the city on a level all its own.
