CHICAGO – The Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago continues to provide different viewpoints on the American stage, and their latest “Little Bear Ridge Road” is no exception. Featuring ensemble member Laurie Metcalf, it’s the resonate story of a family at the crossroads. For tickets/details, click LITTLE BEAR.
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Slideshow, Interviews: Red Carpet Portraits at Chicago Intl Film Festival Gala, June 1, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 9, 2024 - 8:08pmCHICAGO – The Red Carpet was for rock … er, cinema … stars at the the 60th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) Summer Gala, and the directors, actors and film VIPs were present and feted. Patrick McDonald and Photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com were also there, and got the stars to pose and talk.
Exclusive Portraits: John C. Reilly at 60th Chicago Intl Film Festival Gala
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 7, 2024 - 1:16pm- 60th
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CHICAGO – You’ll never hear a better speech about the actor’s gratitude for his hometown than John C. Reilly’s proclamation at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival’s Summer Gala on June 1st, 2024. He brought the house down with emotional and passionate words about his journey that began in the Windy City.
CIFF23: Programmer Raul Benitez of AFTER DARK Series
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 12, 2023 - 9:06amCHICAGO – The After Dark series at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) encompasses the “genre” category of films … horror, sci-fi, fantasy and the just plain bizarre. And the programmer behind it is film veteran Raul Benitez. For more info and After Dark line-ups, click AFTER DARK.
CIFF23: Director Clare Cooney for Opening Night ‘Departing Seniors’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 9, 2023 - 8:16pmCHICAGO – Actor/filmmaker Clare Cooney began her career in Chicago, and is returning to represent her debut as feature film director for “Departing Seniors,” a North American Premiere on Opening Night (October 11th, 2023) at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF). For tickets and info, click SENIORS.
Exclusive Portraits: Katie Couric at 58th Chicago Intl. Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 7, 2022 - 10:14amCHICAGO – Media journalist Kate Couric came to the 58th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) as an Executive Producer for the film “No Ordinary Campaign,” the story of Brian Wallach and wife Sandra Abrevaya, who decided to use their political acumen to create change when Brian was diagnosed with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Slideshow: Galaxy of Rising Stars on Red Carpet at 58th Chicago Intl. Film Fest
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 27, 2022 - 10:59amCHICAGO – The spotlight that is the 58th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) shines on the future big names in the movies, and this years festival was no exception.
Slideshow: ‘No Ordinary Campaign’ on Red Carpet at 58th Chicago Intl. Film Fest, Oct. 21, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 26, 2022 - 12:51pm- 2022
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CHICAGO – One of the most passionate documentaries at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) was “No Ordinary Campaign.” The story of Brian Wallach and wife Sandra Abrevaya, who decided to use their political acumen to make change when Brian was diagnosed with ALS, was to bring the fight to Washington.
Red Carpet: Director Sarah Polley at 58th Chicago Intl. Film Fest
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 25, 2022 - 10:49amCHICAGO – Writer/Director Sarah Polley is back with her new film “Women Talking,” and attended a screening at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) on October 20th, 2022. After making her name as a in-demand actor, Polley has since directed films like “Away From Her” and “Stories We Tell.” !—break—>
Red Carpet: Reverend Al Sharpton at 58th Chicago Intl. Film Fest
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 24, 2022 - 9:30pmCHICAGO – The Reverend Al Sharpton has been a “Loudmouth” … as the new documentary on his life and work is called … virtually all his life. His outspoken activism began a year after Dr. King was killed, when Sharpton became Youth Director of Operation Breadbasket at age 15, and continues to today, especially around the killing of George Floyd. Rev. Al Sharpton appeared on the Red Carpet at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival.
Slideshow: Kathryn Hahn of ‘Glass Onion’ on Red Carpet at 58th Chicago Intl. Film Fest
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 23, 2022 - 1:17pmCHICAGO – The front of Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre was abuzz with celebrity stardom as Kathryn Hahn appeared on behalf of “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” at the 58th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) on October 18th, 2022. Patrick McDonald and photographer Joe Arce were there.
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