CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
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Film News: ‘The Summit’ on Closing Night of 34th Chicago Latino Film Festival on April 19, 2018
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 17, 2018 - 11:57pm- AMC River East Theatre
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chicago
- Chicago Latino Film Festival
- Chile
- Closing Night
- Columbia
- Columbia College
- Cuba
- France
- Gala
- Gloria Career Achievement Award
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- International Latino Cultural Center
- Interview
- La Cordillera
- Opening Night
- Patrick McDonald
- Pepe Vargas
- Ricardo Darin
- Spain
- The Summit
- United States
- Venezuela
CHICAGO – It’s coming up on Closing Night for the 34th Chicago Latino Film Festival, and the two weeks of the fest was a celebration and gift to film in Chicago. The Closing Night Gala on April 19th, 2018, will feature the film “The Summit” (“La Cordillera”) from Argentina, Spain and France. Actor Ricardo Darín will also receive the Gloria Career Achievement Award as part of the festivities. The event is sold out, but click here for more information.
Interview: Founder/Director Pepe Vargas of 34th Chicago Latino Film Fest, April 5-19, 2018
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 4, 2018 - 4:10pmCHICAGO – One of the great cinema festivals of the Windy City is run by Pepe Vargas, the Founder and Executive Director of the Chicago Latino Film Festival. The 2018 edition will be the 34th annual, and Vargas has shepherded the film celebration since its beginnings. Opening Night is on Thursday, April 5th, at the AMC River East Theatre in Chicago, with a Puerto Rican themed night, with the films “From Now On” (short) and the feature film “Broche De Oro: Beginnings.” For more details, click here.
Slideshow: Laura Harrier of ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ at Film Preview in Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 2, 2017 - 8:18am- AMC River East Theatre
- Aunt May
- Chicago
- Donald Glover
- Evanston Township High School
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- High School
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- HollywoodChicago.com Slideshow
- Iron Man
- Jacob Batalon
- Joe Arce
- Jon Favreau
- Laura Harrier
- Marisa Tomei
- Michael Keaton
- Patrick McDonald
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Spider-Man: Homecoming
- Tom Holland
- Vulture
CHICAGO – Chicago welcomed one of its own back home when Laura Harrier, who portrays the key role of Liz in “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” appeared at a Chicago preview for the film on June 21st, 2017. Harrier lived in nearby Evanston, Illinois, and graduated from Evanston Township High School in 2008. The actress/model first gained notoriety in 2013, when she portrayed Destiny Evans in the reboot of the soap opera “One Life to Live.” Her appearance in “Spider-Man: Homecoming marks her major film debut.
Interview: Founder Pepe Vargas of Chicago Latino Film Festival on Closing Night, May 4, 2017
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 4, 2017 - 2:05amCHICAGO – On the final day of a major film festival, it’s always good to acknowledge the work of the people who make it happen… like Pepe Vargas, who is the Founder and Executive Director of the Chicago Latino Film Festival. The Fest concludes on Thursday, May 4th, 2017, at the AMC River East Theatre in Chicago, with the Venezuelan film, “Tamara.” For complete details and to purchase tickets, click here.