The Lego Movie: Friendly Family Flick
Unlike many other animated movies, where the story is based on a classic fairytale or historical figure, The Lego Movie does not have the benefit of a famous story… Read more about The Lego Movie (PG) ★★★★…
Bonds of Brotherhood + Horrors of War
While audiences can easily guess the outcome of Peter Berg’s latest action film, Lone Survivor, based on its title, don’t be fooled into thinking this is a movie… Read more about Lone Survivor (R) ★★★★…
A Love Story Unlike Any Other
Although he writes love letters for a living, Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix The Master 2012), is in a lonely place and struggles to cope with his divorce. One day,… Read more about Her (R) ★★★½…
One of McConaughey’s Best Performances Yet
“We estimate you have 30 days to live. Put your affairs in order.” Those were the words Ron Woodroof heard from doctors after a minor electrical shock landed him… Read more about Dallas Buyers Club (R) ★★★½…
James and Julia = Perfection. Enough Said.
As if we didn’t already miss James Gandolfini – his outstanding and uncharacteristic performance in “Enough Said” just reminds us of how truly talented he was.
Writer and… Read more about Enough Said (PG-13) ★★★★…
Spectacular. Wow.
“The Spectacular Now” is this summer’s most original, raw, witty and thoughtful drama about the butterflies and heartbreaks of adolescence…and life itself. Based on the novel by Tim Tharp and directed by James… Read more about The Spectacular Now (R) ★★★★…
Lili Taylor stars in “The Conjuring.” Photo Credit: Warner Bros.
Scariest Film of the Year
Just when you thought the era of cheesy scary films would never end – “The Conjuring” surfaced. Creator of… Read more about The Conjuring (R) ★★★★…
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Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy star in “The Heat.” Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox
The Odd Couple – McCarthy and… Read more about The Heat (R) ★★★½…
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Alexander Skarsgard, Toby Kebbell, Brit Marling, Aldis Hodge, Ellen Page and Shiloh Fernandez star in “The East.” Photo Credit: Fox… Read more about The East (PG-13) ★★★½…
Sung Kang, Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges, Gal Gadot, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Tyrese Gibson star in “Fast & Furious 6.” Photo Credit: Universal Pictures
No Switching Gears Here – Fast & Furious 6 Still Supercharged… Read more about Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13) ★★★1/2…
Sarah’s Backstage Pass is pleased to report that the first annual Chicago Critics Film Festival was a true success! The three-day festival from April 12-14th at Muvico Rosemont was comprised of more than 20 features… Read more about The 1st Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival…
On April 3, 2013 Chicago Film Critics Sarah Adamson and Jessica Aymond hosted the Film With a View series at Studio Movie Grill in Wheaton. The pair presented the original classic, “Psycho” by Alfred Hitchcock… Read more about Chicago Film Critics: Sarah Knight Adamson and Jessica Aymond Host Film With a View Series – Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho”…
Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum star in “SIDE EFFECTS” Photo Credit: Open RoadClick here to listen to Hollywood 360 Radio Network podcast with Sarah Knight AdamsonWarning: May Cause Shock and AweAcademy Award winning director Steven… Read more about Side Effects (R) ★★★½…
Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe star in “Broken City.” Photo Credit: 20th Century FoxA Film Noir With Plenty of Secrets
While some things are best kept a secret, that’s not the case here. Award winning,… Read more about Broken City (R) ★★★½…
Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Ehle and Chris Pratt star in “Zero Dark Thirty.” Photo Credit: Columbia Pictures Click here to listen to Hollywood 360 Radio Network podcast with Sarah Knight AdamsonFeverishly Thrilling Oscar Worthy… Read more about Zero Dark Thirty (R) ★★★★…
Naomi Watts and Tom Holland in “The Impossible.” Photo Credit: Summit Entertainment
Incredibly Powerful True Story
It is the time of year when many aspects of life are put into… Read more about The Impossible (PG-13) ★★★½…
From left, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren star in “HITCHCOCK.”
Photo Credit: Fox Searchlight
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Hopkins and… Read more about Hitchcock (PG-13) ★★★…
Ben Affleck directs and stars in “ARGO.” Photo Credit: Warner Bros.Click here to listen to Hollywood 360 Radio Network podcast with Sarah Adamson.One of the Best Films of the Year
Ben Affleck may be adding… Read more about Argo (R) ★★★★…
From left, Michael Peña and Jake Gyllenhaal are partners in the LAPD in “END OF WATCH”Photo Credit: Open Road
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There… Read more about End of Watch (R) ★★★★…
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard star in the action packed rom-com, “HIT & RUN.” Photo Credit: Open Road FilmsRun to the Theater for this Sure Hit
When Charlie Bronson gets a knock from the past… Read more about Hit & Run (R) ★★★1/2…
Andrew Garfield is Peter Parker and Spider-Man in “THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN.” Photo Credit: Columbia Pictures
Nothing Short of Amazing
After nearly a decade in hibernation since Sam Raimi’s legendary Spider-Man trilogy began, director Marc… Read more about The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) ★★★1/2…
From left, Adam Rodriguez, Kevin Nash, Channing Tatum and Matt Bomer in “MAGIC MIKE.”
Strip Your Mind of Initial “Magic Mike” Stereotypes, This Film Has Substance
Let me first preface this review by stating the… Read more about Magic Mike (R) ★★★★…
Julia Roberts (left) and Lily Collins (right) in “Mirror Mirror.” Photo Credit: Relativity Media
“Mirror Mirror” Reflects Some of Roberts’ Best Evil Work
Julia Roberts is royally evil in the latest reimagining of the classic… Read more about Mirror Mirror (PG) ★★★1/2…
Jason Segel (left) and Ed Helms (right) are brothers in “Jeff, Who Lives at Home” Photo Credit: Paramount Vantage
Click here to listen to Hollywood 360 AM560 WIND radio podcast with Sarah Adamson.Worth Leaving Home… Read more about Jeff, Who Lives at Home (R) ★★★1/2…