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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Podtalk: Filmmaker Sarah Lasley for ‘Welcome to the Enclave’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 23, 2024 - 5:26pmCHICAGO – Scheduled within the recent 2024 Chicago Critics Film Festival was “Shorts Program #2.” During that event … curated by CCFF shorts programmer Collin Souter … the Windy City was introduced to Filmmaker Sarah Lasley, with her surreal, expressive and brilliant short “Welcome to the Enclave.”
CCFF2024: Audience Awards for 11th CCFF, and HollywoodChicago’s Five Best Films
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 12, 2024 - 1:01pm- 11th
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- Alex Thompson
- Audience Award Winners
- Bob’s Funeral
- CCFF
- CFCA
- Chicago Critics Film Festival
- Chicago Film Critic’s Association
- Christopher Wilcha
- Film News
- Flipside
- Ghostlight
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jack Dunphy
- Kelly O’Sullivan
- Music Box Theatre
- Patrick McDonald
- Rotten Tomatoes
- Sarah Lasley
- Short Films
- Welcome to the Enclave
CHICAGO – The Audience is the determiner for the Award Winners of the 11th Chicago Film Critics Film Festival, which took play from May 3rd-9th, 2024.
CCFF2024: Kelly O’Sullivan on ‘Ghostlight,’ the Closing Night Film
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 8, 2024 - 9:04pmCHICAGO – Closing Night for the 2024 Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) is Thursday, May 9th, and the final film centerpiece is “Ghostlight,” directed by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson. For the full schedule, info and tickets, click CCFF Closing Night. For individual films, click titles below.!—break—>
Exclusive Portrait: KiKi Layne of ‘Dandelion’ at 2024 Chicago Film Critics Fest on May 6th
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 7, 2024 - 4:35pmCHICAGO – “Dandelion” was the centerpiece film at the 2024 Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) on May 6th, and featured an appearance by the actor portraying the title character, KiKi Layne (“If Beale Street Could Talk”). Ms. Layne walked the Red Carpet at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre.
Slideshow: Closing Night of 2022 Chicago Critics Film Fest with Patton Oswalt & ‘I Love My Dad’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 24, 2022 - 4:10pmCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) wrapped on May 19th, 2022, with the featured Closing Night film, “I Love My Dad.” The film stars Patton Oswalt and James Morosini (who also wrote and directed the film), and both appeared on behalf of the film, in addition to cast members Claudia Sulewski and Amy Landecker.
Via Zoom: Director Stefan Forbes Wants You to ‘Hold Your Fire’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 19, 2022 - 1:48pmCHICAGO – Police reform and procedural alternatives in the U.S. continue to be in a hurricane of evolution. Despite the attention that the George Floyd incident brought to the perception, the law enforcement culture continues to resist. Stefan Forbes goes back to the past (1973), to inform them (and us) that change can work with his new documentary “Hold Your Fire.” !—break—>
CCFF2022: FINAL Nights of Fest Highlighted by Patton Oswalt Appearance on May 19, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 18, 2022 - 9:44amCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) wraps up on May 19th, 2022, with a special screening of the highly anticipated “I Love My Dad.” As part of this event, comedian/actor Patton Oswalt will appear. Click CCFF for schedule and ticket information.
CCFF2022: Preview of ‘Straighten Up and Fly Right’ & ‘Palm Trees and Power Lines’ on May 17
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 17, 2022 - 10:58amCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) is on DAY FIVE, and will feature two significant films from women directors … “Straighten Up and Fly Right” by Kristen Abate (with co-director Steven Tanenbaum) and “Palm Trees and Power Lines” by Jamie Back. The Fest continues through May 19th, click CCFF for schedule and ticket info.
CCFF2022: Chicago Critic’s Fest Celebrates 25th Anniversary of ‘Boogie Nights,’ on May 16
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 16, 2022 - 8:53amCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) is on DAY FOUR, and will feature the film “Boogie Nights” – directed by Paul Thomas Anderson – in a special 25th Anniversary screening. The Fest continues through May 19th, click CCFF for schedule and ticket info.
CCFF2022: Preview of ‘Hold Your Fire’ with Stefan Forbes, May 15, 2022, at Music Box Theatre
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 15, 2022 - 8:10amCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) is on DAY THREE, and will feature “Hold Your Fire,” a tense documentary recounting a police incident in 1973 New York City, directed by Stefan Forbes. The Fest continues through May 19th, click CCFF for schedule and ticket info.!—break—>
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