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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Audio Film Review: Turn On & Illuminate in ‘Ghostlight'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 17, 2024 - 11:11amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Ghostlight,” a co-directorial collaboration between Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan of 2019’s “Saint Frances,” from a Kelly O’Sullivan script. Currently in theaters since June 14th.
Podtalk: Alex Thompson & Kelly O’Sullivan on Their Film ‘Ghostlight’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 11, 2024 - 10:14amCHICAGO – Two of the finest filmmakers who have roots in Chicago (college) are Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan. After Kelly wrote the acclaimed “Saint Frances” with Alex directing, their second film is a co-directing effort that is a brilliant meditation on finding one’s self after loss, and doing it through … acting.
Preview: Alex Thompson’s ‘Rounding’ at 58th Chicago Intl. Film Fest. Oct. 15 & 16, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 15, 2022 - 1:08pmCHICAGO – Filmmaker Alex Thompson makes a triumphant return to the Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) with his second feature, “Rounding,” screening on October 15th & 16th. CLICK ALEX T for info/tickets.
Via Zoom: Bradley Grant Smith on His SXSW film, ‘Our Father’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 23, 2021 - 4:09pmCHICAGO – Getting his debut film – “Our Father” – into the 2021 South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival was a major achievement for writer/director Bradley Grant Smith, and puts the spotlight on his emerging talent and perspective. Smith is also a musician … he provided the soundtrack for the film as well.
Film News: Music Box Theatre Offers At-Home Screenings ‘The Whistlers’ & ‘Saint Frances’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 2, 2020 - 1:50pmCHICAGO – The Music Box Theatre of Chicago remains the premiere destination for cutting edge art and independent films.
Film News: Elevated Films Chicago Presents ‘Saint Frances’ on June 13th, 2019
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 13, 2019 - 5:26pmCHICAGO – After making its sensational opening night local debut at the Chicago Critics Film Festival in May, the film “Saint Frances” – directed by Alex Thompson and written by (also lead actor) Kelly O’Sullivan – will kick off the the fifth season of the Elevated Films Chicago series on Thursday, June 13th (7:30pm), at the Ace Hotel Chicago. For more information and tickets, click here.
