CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
Joshua Oppenheimer
Feature: HollywoodChicago.com 10 Best Interviews of 2013
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 15, 2014 - 6:43pmCHICAGO – Every year, the movie stars, actor/actresses and filmmakers come knocking, and HollywoodChicago.com is there to answer. Film Critics Brian Tallerico and Patrick McDonald have combined their best-of interviews for 2013, and it’s an intriguing and eclectic mix.
Interview: Director Joshua Oppenheimer Dissects ‘The Act of Killing’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 19, 2013 - 9:51amCHICAGO – Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The Act of Killing” is now playing in most major markets, currently running at the Music Box Theatre here in Chicago. The film is one of the most devastating experiences you’ll have in a theater this year and it’s a must-see.
Film Review: Riveting ‘The Act of Killing’ Demands to Be Seen
Submitted by BrianTT on August 12, 2013 - 1:13pmCHICAGO – We like to think that mass murderers are pure monsters. They don’t have kids. They don’t walk around free. They couldn’t possibly have a moment of joy after causing so much pain. This is, of course, nothing more than a comforting fallacy.