CHICAGO – In the last several years, how many times have you wanted to shout the “Mad as Hell” movie quote? Well, Invictus Theatre Co. has produced a stage adaptation of “Network” – with that quote shout worthy – at the Windy City Playhouse in Chicago through September 29th. For tickets/details, click HOWARD BEALE.
Cheap Thrills
Film Review: Engrossing ‘Cheap Thrills’ Bets on Men’s Desperation
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 11, 2014 - 4:13pmCHICAGO – “Cheap Thrills” is a case study in human desperation and depravity. It’s a sick and twisted film, but it goes about it in a most absorbing albeit uncomfortable way. It’s one of those films that forces the viewer to place themselves in the protagonist’s unpredictable position, asking a question like, “What would you do for money?” Once you do it, what else are you willing to do for more and then, “How far is too far?”
Film News: ‘My Sweet Pepper Land’ is Top Film at 2013 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 20, 2013 - 12:47amCHICAGO – The 2013 49th Annual Chicago International Film Festival and Michael Kutza – Festival Founder and Artistic Director – announced the competition award winners at a ceremony in the ‘W’ Hotel City Center on October 18th. The Gold Hugo for Best Film went to “My Sweet Pepper Land,” from Iraq, France and Germany.
Feature: 2013 Chicago International Film Festival Highlights, Part Two
Submitted by BrianTT on October 15, 2013 - 10:47am- August: Osage County
- Banklady
- Brian Tallerico
- Cheap Thrills
- Chicago International Film Festival
- Despite the Gods
- Girls of Liberty Street
- Go Goa Gone
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Honor Diaries
- How I Live Now
- Le Week-end
- Like Father Like Son
- Nebraska
- Nick Allen
- Patrick McDonald
- Philomena
- The Notebook
- The Priest's Children
- The Verdict
CHICAGO – We’re sure that our loyal readers have been busy at the excellent 49th Chicago International Film Festival but the event is far from over. What should you see in the next three days? What are the highlights of part two of 2013 CIFF? Patrick McDonald and Brian Tallerico guide the way…
