CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.
Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals
Podtalk: Exec Director Karen Cardarelli of FACETS on 2024 So Far
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 9, 2024 - 7:15pmCHICAGO – It’s been an exciting year so far for the gem of film exhibition, FACETS Cinema in Chicago’s DePaul Neighborhood. And spearheading that excitement is Executive Director Karen Cardarelli, who began in that position in the pandemic year of 2020 and has shepherded FACET’s growth and new programming, in addition to becoming a leader in Chicago’s film scene.
Film News: Launch of ChicagoScreens.org Highlights Film Fests & Series
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 8, 2024 - 5:04pmCHICAGO – Right before the historic Sundance X Chicago summit a new website was launched, two years in the making, ChicagoScreens.org. The site is the first ever one-stop destination spotlighting Chicago area film festivals (with an emphasis on independents) and film series. The site is the brainchild of the recently formed Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals (CAFF).
Podtalk: Karen Cardarelli of FACETS Talks 2023 Plans & Beyond
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 28, 2023 - 11:56amCHICAGO – To indicate how the timeline is off during the pandemic period, Karen Cardarelli has been Executive Director of FACETS cinema since February of 2020, but impact began post pandemic. Besides reformulating FACETS, she also is spearheading the beginnings of the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals.
Via Zoom: Introducing Karen Cardarelli, Exec Director of FACETS
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 8, 2022 - 12:30pmCHICAGO – Karen Cardarelli has a plan. She was named Executive Director of Chicago’s FACETS Multi-Media in February of 2020, and during that time she has overseen its evolution. Currently, the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival is being presented through November 20th. Click CICFF for info/schedule/tickets.
