CHICAGO – In the last several years, how many times have you wanted to shout the “Mad as Hell” movie quote? Well, Invictus Theatre Co. has produced a stage adaptation of “Network” – with that quote shout worthy – at the Windy City Playhouse in Chicago through September 29th. For tickets/details, click HOWARD BEALE.
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Film Review: Wondrous Last Act for Hayao Miyazaki in ‘The Wind Rises’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 1, 2014 - 9:59amCHICAGO – The master animator and film legend Hayao Miyazaki (“Howl’s Moving Castle,” “Spirited Away,” “Princess Mononoke”) announced his retirement after his latest film, “The Wind Rises.” He is often called “Japan’s Walt Disney,” but there is more to him then that, a soul and a mystery that is revealed in the stages of his animated art, and his contribution to artistic culture will continue to influence for generations to come. “The Wind Rises” is nominated for Best Animated Film at the 2014 Academy Awards.
Film News: ‘12 Years a Slave’ Leads 2013 Chicago Film Critics Winners
Submitted by BrianTT on December 16, 2013 - 11:45pmSteve McQueen’s harrowing “12 Years a Slave” was the big winner at an awards dinner held on December 16, 2013 by the Chicago Film Critics Association, of which HollywoodChicago.com writer Brian Tallerico is the Vice President and HC film critics Adam Fendelman & Patrick McDonald are voting members.
Film Feature: The Best Films of 2013
Submitted by BrianTT on December 16, 2013 - 1:06pmIt was too good a year for ten. The best year in cinema since 2007 saw such a diverse, fascinating array of art that included amazing works from some of our most well-known directors (Joel & Ethan Coen, Martin Scorsese, Alexander Payne, Hayao Miyazaki) alongside its newer voices (Shane Carruth, Destin Cretton, Joshua Oppenheimer, James Ponsoldt).
Film News: ‘12 Years a Slave’ Leads 2013 Chicago Film Critics Nominees
Submitted by BrianTT on December 13, 2013 - 10:03am- 12 Years a Slave
- American Hustle
- August: Osage County
- Awards
- Blue is the Warmest Color
- Blue Jasmine
- Brian Tallerico
- Captain Phillips
- CFCA
- Chicago Film Critics Association
- Dallas Buyers Club
- Gravity
- Her
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Inside Llewyn Davis
- Nebraska
- Spring Breakers
- The Act of Killing
- The Wind Rises
- The Wolf of Wall Street
Steve McQueen’s harrowing “12 Years a Slave” leads the 2013 nominations from the Chicago Film Critics Association, announced this morning, with a stunning 11 nominations, including Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actress.
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