CHICAGO – From villain to anti-hero to homoerotic fan fiction icon, Loki has traveled a long way from the greasy-haired megalomaniac we have come to love. For most of his cinematic character development, Loki has been a foil to Thor’s massive himbo (n.: a very attractive, often beefy male who isn’t the brightest bulb, but is still able to shine because of his good-natured attitude and respect for women. Male version of a “bimbo”) energy.
Mimi Plauché
DAY 11 & 12: Closing Night Film of 56th Chicago International Film Festival is ‘Nomadland’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 24, 2020 - 10:18amCHICAGO – In this challenging year the 56th Chicago International Film Festival provided a sense of normalcy, within the context of the “new normal.” Offering virtual, online and in-person drive-in screenings, it succeeded in doing what its 2020 slogan said, “Film Will Take You There.”
DAY TEN: Top Film at 56th Chicago International Film Festival is 'Sweat'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 23, 2020 - 4:15pmCHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) is competitive, and the 56th edition presented its awards on October 23rd, 2020, as a live virtual and online event on the CIFF YouTube page. The winner of the Gold Hugo as Best International Film was “Sweat” (France), directed by Magnus von Horn.
DAY NINE: LIVE FROM CHICAGO! The 56th Chicago International Film Fest Awards, Oct. 23, 2020
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 22, 2020 - 9:10amCHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival was founded in 1965 by Michael Kutza, and is the longest running “competitive film festival” in North America. So with that in mind it’s time for the 56th festival to confer those awards.
Film News: ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ is Top Film at 55th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 27, 2019 - 12:31pmCHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival is competitive, and the 55th edition presented its awards on October 25th, 2019, at CHEZ venue in Chicago. The winner of the Gold Hugo as Best International Film was “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (France), directed by Céline Sclamma.
Film News: ‘Happy as Lazzaro’ Takes Top Prize at 54th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 20, 2018 - 8:45amCHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival is competitive, and the 54th edition presented its awards on October 19th, 2018, at the AMC River East Theatre in Chicago. The winner of the Gold Hugo as Best Film was “Happy as Lazzaro” (Italy/Switzerland/Germany/France), directed by Alice Rohrwacher.
Red Carpet: OPENING NIGHT with 'Beautiful Boy' at the 54th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 13, 2018 - 12:17amCHICAGO – It was with much anticipation that the 54th Chicago International Film Festival launched with a special screening of “Beautiful Boy,” starring Steve Carell and Timotheé Chamalet. Walking the Red Carpet was one of the supporting cast members, Andre Royo, and the director of the film, Felix Van Groeningen.
Film News: Chicago Gala to Honor Michael Kutza on July 14, 2018
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 24, 2018 - 6:19am- 1964
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CHICAGO – One of the greatest representatives of Chicago cinema history, Michael Kutza, the Founder and CEO of the Chicago International Film Festival, announced his retirement after 55 years on North America’s oldest film festival. He will be honored at the Festival Summer Gala in Chicago on July 14th, 2018.
Film News: Award Honorees at 53rd Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 21, 2017 - 11:36amCHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival is a competitive fest, and the 53rd edition presented its awards on October 20th, 2017, at the AMC River East Theatre in Chicago. The winner of the Gold Hugo as Best Film was “A Sort of Family” (Argentina), directed by Diego Lerman.
Interview, Audio: Artistic Director Mimi Plauché on 53rd Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 12, 2017 - 4:48pm- 2017
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CHICAGO – In May of this year, Cinema/Chicago – the parent organization of the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) – announced that Mimi Plauché was the new Artistic Director of the Fest. She assumed the position that had formally been held by CIFF founder Michael Kutza, who continues as President and CEO.
Film News: Kickoff for 53rd Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 28, 2017 - 9:04am- 2017
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CHICAGO – On August 22nd, 2017, the first slate of films were announced, and the official poster was revealed, for the upcoming 53rd Chicago International Film Festival. Festival Founder & CEO Michael Kutza unveiled the poster design, by artist Edwin Smeege, and Artistic Director Mimi Plauché gave the first sneak peek of films at the fest.
