Film News

CHICAGO – On Sunday, October 27th, the 2024 60th Chicago International Film Festival wrapped up with iconic filmmaker Robert Zemeckis (“Back to the Future”) on the Red Carpet with his new film “Here” (opening November 1st). Patrick McDonald and Photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com got the interview and Exclusive Portrait.

CHICAGO – On Thursday, October 18th, the 2024 60th Chicago International Film Festival screened “The Art of Joy,” an adaptation of an infamous and epic Italian novel following the adventures of the heroine Modesta. The monumental task was taken on by actor/director Valeria Golino (“Rain Man,” “Hot Shots”).

CHICAGO – In anticipation of the scariest week of the year, HollywoodChicago.com launches its 2024 Movie Gifts series, which will suggest DVDs and collections for holiday giving.

CHICAGO – On Monday, October 21st, the 2024 60th Chicago International Film Festival screened “Nightbitch,” a highly anticipated upcoming U.S. release. Representing the film was writer/director Marielle Heller. Photographer Joe Arce got the Exclusive Portrait from the Red Carpet beforehand, and Patrick McDonald got an interview.

CHICAGO – On Friday, October 18th, the 60th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) paid tribute to one of Japan’s master directors, Kore-eda Hirokazu. The filmmaker achieved international acclaim for films like “After Life” (1998), “Distance” (2001), “Nobody Knows” (2004), “Like Father, Like Son” (2013) and in 2018, Kore-eda won Cannes’ highest award, the Palme d’Or, with his film “Shoplifters.”

CHICAGO – The 60th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) announced its competitive award winners on October 25th, 2024, and the recipient of The Gold Hugo in the International Feature Film Competition – the festival’s top honor – is Italy’s ‘Vermiglio” (directed by Maura Delparo), regarding a woman and family complexities in the Italian Alps.

CHICAGO – On Saturday, October 19th, the 60th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) was alive with laughs and memories with one of Canada’s greatest comic treasures, Mike Myers (“Saturday Night Live,” “Wayne’s World,” the Austin Powers Series, the voice of Shrek).

CHICAGO – The American Dream will be on display in the new documentary “Slice of Life: The American Dream. In Former Pizza Huts,” its North American Premiere the 60th Chicago International Film Festival on October 23rd. Director Matthew Saleh and producer Rose Tucker will attend on behalf of their film. Click here for tickets/info. The festival runs through October 27th.

CHICAGO – On Wednesday, October 17th, the 2024 60th Chicago International Film Festival screened “Rita,” a whole-hearted exploration of how parental discord and abuae affects children. The film was the directorial debut of actor Paz Vega (“Sex and Lucia”) and she spent seven years getting it to the screen. The festival runs through October 27th.

CHICAGO – On Wednesday, October 16th, the 2024 60th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) opened with “The Piano Lesson,” a film adaptation of a poignant August Wilson stage play. Appearing on behalf of the film was director/co-adapter Malcolm Washington, co-adapter Virgil Williams and lead actor John David Washington. The festival runs through October 27th.