CHICAGO – The Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago continues to provide different viewpoints on the American stage, and their latest “Little Bear Ridge Road” is no exception. Featuring ensemble member Laurie Metcalf, it’s the resonate story of a family at the crossroads. For tickets/details, click LITTLE BEAR.
Interview
Interview: Michael Moore on Detroit, Obama, Health Care, ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’
Submitted by BrianTT on October 2, 2009 - 3:44pmCHICAGO – One of the most divisive filmmakers in the history of the medium recently sat down with me for a very exclusive one-on-one interview.
Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse With Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg of ‘Zombieland’
Submitted by BrianTT on October 1, 2009 - 4:46pmCHICAGO – Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg make an amazing comedy/horror duo in “Zombieland,” which is one of the most out-of-left-field surprises of 2009. It’s a great film that has been perfectly captured in the production notes in four words: “‘Midnight Run’ with zombies.”
Interview: Karen Allen and the Kingdom of Her Crystal Life
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 29, 2009 - 7:07pmCHICAGO – Actress Karen Allen, who made a debut smash in the 1978 film ‘Animal House,’ is most likely to be remembered as Marion in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and 2008’s ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.’
Interview: An Ice Cream Social With Oscar Winner Richard Dreyfuss
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 23, 2009 - 10:46pmCHICAGO – Actor Richard Dreyfuss is comfortable. This was on display as he was eating ice cream while talking about his career and life, just before an appearance at the brand new Hollywood Palms Cinema in Naperville, Ill.
Interview: Film Director Jeremy Kruse on the Screening of ‘Flüffenhaus’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 16, 2009 - 10:18amCHICAGO – Jeremy Kruse is a major part of Chicago’s vibrant film scene. The actor and writer has made a big splash with his short films, and now directs Emily Skyle’s “Fluffenhaus: The Comeback of a Pop Icon,” with an screening here September 17th.
Interview: The Journey of Rumer Willis With a Stop in ‘Sorority Row’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 10, 2009 - 7:07amCHICAGO – Rumer Willis, the progeny of popular stars Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is now on her own as a young actor and continuing her movie career with a role in “Sorority Row,” opening on Friday this week.
Interview: From ‘Office Space’ to ‘Extract’ With Writer, Director Mike Judge
Submitted by BrianTT on September 8, 2009 - 10:48amCHICAGO – Last week, the writer/director of “Extract,” Mike Judge, took some time with HollywoodChicago.com to discuss his many comedic creations from the characters of “Office Space” to “King of the Hill,” “Beavis and Butthead,” and, now, “Extract”.
Interview: Writer, Director Bobcat Goldthwait on ‘World’s Greatest Dad’ With Robin Williams
Submitted by BrianTT on September 4, 2009 - 11:55amCHICAGO – Bobcat Goldthwait has made one of the most daring, unique, dark comedies of the year, the personal “World’s Greatest Dad,” starring Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore, Daryl Sabara, and Henry Simmons.
Interview: Director Marc Fienberg on How to ‘Play the Game’ With Andy Griffith
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 27, 2009 - 9:41amCHICAGO – When Marc Fienberg, first time director/writer of ‘Play the Game,’ was casting the role inspired by his grandfather, little did he know he soon would be working with the film and TV legend Andy Griffith.
Interview: ‘Inglourious Basterds’ Mastermind Quentin Tarantino Does Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 20, 2009 - 9:13pmCHICAGO – Venerated writer and Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino has no shame in admitting he’s a basterd. In fact, he’s deeply proud of it.
