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.
Oren Moverman
Podtalk: Director Marc Turtletaub Solves the ‘Puzzle’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 1, 2018 - 10:44amCHICAGO – When a notable indie film producer decides to direct, what does it feel like on that other side? For Marc Turtletaub, the connection was in his sophomore effort as director, “Puzzle.” The emotional drama features the impeccable Kelly Macdonald, as a stay-at-home Mom named Agnes who discovers a hidden talent.
Blu-Ray Review: Honest, Human Drama of Excellent ‘The Messenger’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 25, 2010 - 12:08pmCHICAGO – Just before the Oscar nominations for 2009 were to be announced, a few pundits went out on a limb and predicted that not only would Oren Moverman’s “The Messenger” be nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Woody Harrelson) and Best Original Screenplay but that it would also find its way into several more categories, including even Best Picture.
Interview: Ben Foster Brings Humanity to ‘The Messenger’
Submitted by BrianTT on November 19, 2009 - 3:40pmCHICAGO – Ben Foster has stolen scenes in works as diverse as “Six Feet Under,” “Freaks and Geeks,” “3:10 to Yuma,” and “Alpha Dog,” but he truly shines in the spotlight of the lead role in “The Messenger,” giving the best performance of his career to date.
Three Upcoming Marriage Films: ‘Married Life,’ ‘27 Dresses,’ ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 1, 2008 - 9:08pmIf 2007 was the year of the war films, at least a portion of 2008 is focusing on the eternal vows of matrimony.