CHICAGO – The late playwright August Wilson left a gift to the world in the form of his “American Century Cycle,” a series of plays each individually set in a decade of the 20th Century, focusing on the black experience. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre presents Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” now through May 19th, 2024 (click here).
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Podtalk: Eddie Muller of ‘Noir City,’ at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre from Aug. 17-23, 2018
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 17, 2018 - 7:01am- Audio
- Boxing
- Carl Franklin
- Chicago
- Crooks
- Dames
- Darkness
- Devil in the Blue Dress
- Eddie Muller
- Gumshoes
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Host
- Interview
- James McEllroy
- John Alton
- L.A. Confidential
- Music Box Theatre
- Noir Alley
- Noir City
- One False Movie
- Patrick McDonald
- Podcast
- Tab Hunter
- TCM
- The Blue Dahlia
- The Spiritualist
CHICAGO – It’s always darkest before the dawn, and an entire genre of film is available to remind us of that chilling thought. The historic Music Box Theatre presents “Noir City” – August 17th-23rd, 2018 – an annual celebration of “film noir,” the dark category of film drama that usually takes place at night, and features a rogues gallery of dames, gumshoes, coppers and crooks. Hosting for the 10th straight year is Eddie Muller, a recognized world expert on noir and also the host of Turner Classic Movie’s (TCM) “Noir Alley.” For more information, including tickets, click here.
Podtalk: Amy Guth, New Executive Director of Chicago’s Midwest Independent Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 6, 2018 - 11:20amCHICAGO – First Tuesdays in Chicago have a new face and a new attitude. Amy Guth – who is a filmmaker, author and broadcaster – was named in July as Executive Director of the Midwest Independent Film Festival, the monthly fest event that convenes every first Tuesday during the year. Her first presentation opportunity for 2018 is tomorrow night (Tuesday, August 7th) at the popular Female Filmmakers Night. For the short film line-up, more information and ticket purchasing, click here.
Film News: Chicago’s 2018 Black Harvest Film Festival Opening Night is August 4th
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 3, 2018 - 4:28amCHICAGO – One of the Windy City’s greatest annual cultural events will open its 2018 edition at the Gene Siskel Film Center. The 24th Black Harvest Film Festival runs from August 4th through 30th, 2018, and features a cornucopia of African American themed features and shorts celebrating stories, dreams, history and legacy. Many of the screenings will include filmmaker appearances, including the Opening Night short film overview, “A Black Harvest Feast,” featuring “Training Wheels” (directed by Sanicole), “Shotgun Wedding” (Derek Dow), “Stuck” (Praheme) and “Riverment” (Shaya Racquel).
Slideshow: Upcoming 2018 Wizard World Comic Con in Chicago Runs August 23-26
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 31, 2018 - 10:00am- Back to the Future
- Catherine Tate
- Chicago
- Danny Trejo
- David Duchovny
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- Gillian Anderson
- Henry Winkler
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jenna Coleman
- Joe Arce
- Kevin Sorbo
- Loni Anderson
- Nichelle Nichols
- Patrick McDonald
- Slideshow
- Star Trek
- The X-Files
- Wizard World Comic Con
CHICAGO – It’s coming back! One of the best annual pop culture entertainment and comic book gatherings returns to Chicagoland once again, as the Wizard World Comic Con will make its yearly visit to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., the weekend of August 23rd through the 26th, 2018. Besides the fan costumes, vendor booths and comic book legends, Wizard World has appearances from TV and movie celebrities, highlighted in 2018 by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files”), Ben Savage (“Boy Meets World”), Henry Winkler (“Happy Days,” Barry”) and Nichelle Nichols (“Star Trek,” Original Series).
Photo Gallery: Emo Nite LA Performing at Wicker Park Fest
Submitted by JeffDoles on July 30, 2018 - 9:18amCHICAGO - Emo Nite LA performed at the Wicker Park Fest on Friday, July 27th, 2018. Emo Nite has origin in three friends (Babs Szabo, T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed) performing at a small dive bar, and has grown into a full-blown phenomenon. Of course, they have been able to bring together some of the most incredible names in music who have become part of this Emo Nite “family”… including Halsey, Sonny Moore (Skrillex) & From First to Last, Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional), Mark Hoppus (Blink 182), Post Malone, Demi Lovato and so many more.
They have been able to throw regular events in dozens of markets across the country, and have had spots on lineups at festivals like Life is Beautiful, Slam Dunk, BUKU and Vans Warped Tour. They have created successful clothing collabs with companies like OBEY, Urban Outfitters, PLEASURES, Rose in Good Faith, OWSLA and more. But above all else, they are ever changing the idea of what a music event can be.
Podtalk: Jerry Vasilatos on Premiere Screenings & 2018 Awards for the 48 Hour Film Project
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 27, 2018 - 5:06pm- 2018
- 48 Hour Film Project
- 48HFP
- Awards Ceremony
- Cannes International Film Festival
- Chicago
- Filmapalooza
- Hammersmith: Hurdle of Dreams
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- International
- Interview
- Jerry Vasilatos
- Kalopsia Films
- Liz Langston
- Mark Ruppert
- Music Box Theatre
- Paris
- Patrick McDonald
- Podcast
- Podtalk
CHICAGO – That’s a wrap! The Chicago 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) goes into its final stage for 2018 with the Premiere Screenings of the short films – created in 48 hours by over 60 production teams – at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago on July 29th and 30th, with the “Best of” screening and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, August 3rd. Producer Jerry Vasilatos oversaw judging and the 48HFP itself for the fourth straight year, in its 14th edition in Chicago. For film line-ups and ticket information, click here.
Film News: Cinepocalypse Closing Night with ‘Killer Klowns from Outer Space’ on June 28, 2018
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 28, 2018 - 11:54amCHICAGO – The end is near for the 2nd Annual Cinepocalypse Film Fest at the historic Music Box Theatre in Chicago, as they present “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” for their Closing Night Film on Thursday, June 28th (8:30p), with cult writer/directors (and brothers) Stephen and Charles Chiodo making an appearance on behalf of the film. For ticket information, click here.
Podtalk: Yedidya Gorsetman on June 24 World Premiere of ‘Empathy, Inc.’ at 2018 Cinepocalypse
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 23, 2018 - 10:33amCHICAGO – The buzz of the Chicago film week is the 2018 Cinepocalypse Film Festival at the Music Box Theatre. And there is no better excitement than a World Premiere, and director Yedidya “Jed” Gorsetman is doing just that with his new film, “Empathy, Inc.” For complete information about the screening, click here.
Interview: Kevin Epperson Directs ‘The Courtship,’ Screening in Chicago on June 21, 2018
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 20, 2018 - 3:10pmCHICAGO – The dark, mysterious film genre of noir has been a hand-in-glove for most of the cinema’s epic history. Director Kevin Epperson’s latest short film, “The Courtship,” uses all the familiar tools within the noir theme… the use of black&white, plus the roles of the hapless mark and the mysterious dame… to showcase the story of online dating gone awry. Epperson will be screening “The Courtship” at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema in Chicago, on Thursday, June 21st, 2018, at 7pm (click link below for more details).
Red-Carpet Interview: Gene Siskel Film Center Honors Ethan Hawke
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 19, 2018 - 12:13pm- Actor
- Before Sunrise
- Blaze
- Boyhood
- Chicago
- Dead Poet’s Society
- Director
- Ethan Hawke
- First Reformed
- Full Metal Jacket
- Gene Siskel Film Center
- Ghost Wars
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Interview
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent
- Men in Black
- Patrick McDonald
- Podcast
- Podtalk
- Red Carpet
- Renaissance Award
- Richard Linklater
- School of the Art Institute
- Training Day
- Vincent D’Onofrio
CHICAGO – Ethan Hawke has made 2018 his year, and on June 7th the Gene Siskel Film Center of Chicago recognized his recent artistic achievements and his career by honoring him with their annual Renaissance Award. The event included a Red Carpet walk, and an on-stage talk with his friend, actor Vincent D’Onofrio.