CHICAGO – Excelsior! Comic book legend Stan Lee’s famous exclamation puts a fine point on the third and final play of Mark Pracht’s FOUR COLOR TRILOGY, “The House of Ideas,” presented by and staged at City Lit Theater in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. For tickets/details, click HOUSE OF IDEAS.
Amy Morton
Film News: ‘Midwest Shorts’ Screens at Midwest Independent Film Festival on March 6, 2018
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 5, 2018 - 8:58amCHICAGO – Short films, in a society increasingly becoming attention challenged, are getting a new lease as an essential film showcase. The Midwest Independent Film Festival will highlight a “Midwest Shorts Program” for their second 2018 event on March 6th. 13 films are part of the line-up, including a World Premiere, a Festival Premiere, Two Chicago Premieres and a 2017 Sundance Film Festival Selection. For more information, including line-ups and tickets, click here.
Interview: Vince Vaughn, Ron Howard, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, Channing Tatum of ‘The Dilemma’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 12, 2011 - 6:45pmCHICAGO – After a 12-year hiatus from comedy (his last was “Edtv” in 1999), the legendary (and typically dramatic) director Ron Howard is back to crack you up with “The Dilemma”.
Red-Carpet Slideshow: ‘The Dilemma’ Stars Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 8, 2011 - 4:02am
CHICAGO – The world premiere of the new Chicago-filmed dramedy “The Dilemma” was shown in Chicago on Thursday following a red carpet with stars Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, Channing Tatum, Amy Morton and Chelcie Ross.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 15 Pairs of Chicago Passes to ‘The Dilemma’ With Vince Vaughn
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 4, 2011 - 5:42pmCHICAGO – In our latest comedy edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 15 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the highly anticipated new film “The Dilemma” with Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder and Jennifer Connelly!
Slideshow: Nine-Image Gallery of Chicago-Filmed ‘The Dilemma’ With Vince Vaughn From Ron Howard
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 30, 2010 - 6:12pm
CHICAGO – Universal Pictures on Wednesday released new production stills for the new film “The Dilemma,” which was filmed in Chicago. The film, which stars Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder and Jennifer Connelly from director Ron Howard, opens on Jan. 14, 2011.
Theater Review: Steppenwolf’s ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ With Tracy Letts Redefines Edge-of-Your-Seat Captivation
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 21, 2010 - 4:07pmCHICAGO – Amy Morton says she’s afraid of Virginia Woolf, but she’s actually terrorized violently – and masterfully – by her stage husband, Tracy Letts.
‘What You Don’t Know’ is Official Title to Ron Howard’s ‘Untitled Cheating Project’ With Vince Vaughn
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 15, 2010 - 11:07amCHICAGO – Ron Howard’s Chicago-filmed “Untitled Cheating Project” comedy (which has also unofficially been referred to as “Cheaters”) has a new title: “What You Don’t Know,” Universal Pictures confirmed with HollywoodChicago.com on Thursday. The film is slated to hit theaters on Jan. 14, 2011.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: VIP Prize Pack, 15 Passes to George Clooney’s ‘Up in the Air’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 8, 2009 - 2:05amCHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have a VIP prize pack for one lucky winner along with 15 run-of-engagement runners-up movie passes for the new film “Up in the Air”!
Oscar-Worthy ‘Up in the Air’ Gels With Shrewd Script, Fresh Faces, Unpredicted Realism
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 5, 2009 - 5:46pmCHICAGO – Director Jason Reitman is becoming like a fine wine. He’s maturing with age, tasting newer with each sip and leaving an aftertaste that makes you think you’ll savor what’s next.
Interview: Jason Reitman Takes Personal Journey With ‘Up in the Air’
Submitted by BrianTT on December 3, 2009 - 3:14pmCHICAGO – Following up the massive critical and commercial success of “Juno” would be a daunting task for anyone and writer/director Jason Reitman admits that he was nervous coming off that film.