CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the streaming series “Emily in Paris” the adventures of Emily Cooper and her fanciful/fashionable Paris friends and lovers, now in its fourth season. Episodes 1-5 currently on Netflix.
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CIFF23: Peter Sarsgaard Plus Closing Night at 59th CIFF, 'The Bikeriders'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 22, 2023 - 1:31pmCHICAGO – That’s a wrap! The 59th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) Closing Night is October 22nd, 2023, with “The Bikeriders,” which is set in Chicago and directed by Jeff Nichols (“Mud,” “Take Shelter”), who will make an appearance on behalf of the film. Click CLOSING for info and tickets.
CIFF23: Writer/Director Emerald Fennell Applies the ‘Saltburn’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 20, 2023 - 5:36pm- 2023
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CHICAGO – Writer, Director and Actor Emerald Fennell is leading a new revolution of commentary in her feature films. She began with “Promising Young Woman” in 2020 – for which she won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay – and her follow-up is “Saltburn,” which screened at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival on October 19th.
CIFF23: Actor David Dastmalchian for ‘Late Night with the Devil’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 17, 2023 - 3:57pmCHICAGO – David Dastmalchian’s star is rising rapidly. The actor, who studied locally at DePaul University, brought his new role on film – “Late Night with the Devil” – to the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. A reprise screening will take place on October 19th, 2023. Click LATE NIGHT for info and tickets.
CIFF23: Actor Michael Shannon Makes Director Debut for ‘Eric Larue’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 16, 2023 - 12:20amCHICAGO – Michael Shannon is also a film director. The distinctive actor, who has wowed cinema fans with his performances over the years, showcased his directorial debut at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) with “Eric Larue.” Shannon did a master class on directing, walked the Red Carpet and appeared at the film screening.
CIFF23: Opening Night Red Carpet, Weekend Industry Days
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 13, 2023 - 8:53amCHICAGO – It’s officially launched! The 59th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) began on October 11th, 2023, with a Block Party near the historic Music Box Theatre and continues through October 22th. HollywoodChicago.com caught up with the director of the Opening Night film, “We Grown Now,” and offers a preview to this weekend’s Industry Days.!—break—>
Podtalk: Director Leo Milano for His Debut Feature ‘The Crusades,' Releasing July 7, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 2, 2023 - 4:54pmCHICAGO – It’s rare to see a director debut that is nuanced, anarchistic and different, but the high school coming-of-age comedy “The Crusades” – by first-timer Leo Milano – scores with its solid comedic script, unique characters and passionate homage to Chicagoland’s Northwest Burbs, as well as featuring hot actor Rudy Pankow (Netflix’s “Outer Banks”).
Podtalk: Michael Kinirons of ‘The Sparrow’ at 24th Chicago Irish Film Festival, Mar. 2, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 2, 2023 - 1:27pmCHICAGO – One of the bonus elements of Chicago’s many film events is the opportunity to meet filmmakers from all around the world. The 24th Chicago Irish Film Festival (CIFF) will open on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, with “The Sparrow,” and appearing on behalf of the film is writter/director Michael Kinirons. For ticket information, click THE SPARROW.
Film News: 24th Chicago Irish Film Festival Opens on Mar. 2, 2023, with ‘The Sparrow’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 1, 2023 - 10:37amCHICAGO – The month of March is always a holy time for the Chicago Irish ancestors, as St. Patrick’s Day is the city’s unofficial Mardi Gras. In conjunction with that heritage, the 24th Chicago Irish Film Festival (CIFF) will open on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, with “The Sparrow,” a gripping family drama written and directed by Michael Kinirons. For ticket information, click THE SPARROW.
Podtalk: Director Amos Why on ‘Far Far Away,’ During Last Weekend of Asian Pop-Up Cinema
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 5, 2022 - 12:42pmCHICAGO – Season 15 of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) is wrapping up its Fall Edition with Hong Kong Week, and this final weekend is packed with films and in-person events. Click links for details, the following two are on Saturday, November 5th … FAR FAR AWAY, THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED. And on Sunday, November 6th … PRETTY HEART, SEPTET and SCREENINGS WITH THE STARS
Via Zoom: Yeung Chiu-Hoi of ‘The First Girl I Loved’ at Asian Pop Up Cinema, Nov. 5th, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 4, 2022 - 4:02pmCHICAGO – Season 15 of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) is wrapping up its Fall Edition with Hong Kong Week, and this final weekend is packed with films and in-person events. Click links for details, the following two are on Saturday, November 5th … FAR FAR AWAY, THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED. And on Sunday, November 6th … PRETTY HEART, SEPTET and SCREENINGS WITH THE STARS.
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