Alex Gibney Interview Director ‘The Armstrong Lie’

Alex Gibney Interview, ‘The Armstrong Lie’

I met filmmaker Alex Gibney at the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago on November 11, 2013. He was informative and we had a great conversation. I screened his documentary The Read more

Sophie Nélisse Star of ‘The Book Thief’ Interview

Sophie Nélisse Star of “The Book Thief” Talks About Her Love of Books

The Red Carpet event promoting “The Book Thief” was part of the Chicago International Film Festival on October 22, 2013. Interviews included … Read more

Oscar Isaac Interview on the Red Carpet for the Coen Brothers’ Film, “Inside Llewyn Davis”

Chicago International Film Festival on October 24, 2013 at AMC River East Theater in Chicago.

SA: Wow, Oscar Isaac I’d think that you’d have to be so excited to be the centerpiece of a Coen … Read more

Geoffrey Rush Interview on the Red Carpet for “The Book Thief”

Geoffrey Rush ‘Shines’ on the Red Carpet for The Book Thief  and chats with Sarah Knight Adamson about his film career and the role that changed his life. 

 Fans turned out in large numbers to Read more

Paddle Your Own Canoe – An Evening with Nick Offerman

On Friday Oct. 4, 2013 the Unabridged Bookstore and the Music Box Theatre teamed up to host the incredibly funny and razor-sharp vocabulist Nick Offerman to celebrate his new book “Paddle Your Own Canoe.”  As … Read more

48 Hour Film Project-Jury Member Sarah Knight Adamson Reflects

Yes, in just 48 hours, filmmakers around the globe compete in teams to create a film that will wow judges and audiences. Launched in 2001 in Washington, DC as a competition among friends by filmmakers … Read more

The Music Box Theatre and WBEZ Chicago’s Sound Opinions Present: Summer Music Film Festival 2013

Back for its third year, the Summer Music Film Festival (June 28– July 2) showcased another incredibly unique lineup of films perfect for all of the cinephiles, music lovers and history buffs out there.   This … Read more

Interview with Jeff Garlin Writer, Directer and Actor “Dealin’ with Idiots”

Jeff Garlin of “Curb You Enthusiasm” fame was in Chicago to promote his new film, “Dealin’ with Idiots.” We met at the James Hotel on July 9, 2013. He’s witty and was lots of fun … Read more

The Way, Way Back PG-13 ★★★★

Duncan (Liam James) is an awkward teen who’s forced to spend the summer at a beach house with his mother (Toni Collette), her boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell). Trent’s not a very cool guy and takes… Read more

Jim Rash and Nat Faxon Interview, “The Way, Way Back”

My interview with Jim Rash and Nat Faxon was on behalf of the film, “The Way, Way Back,” which they co-wrote and co-directed. We met on May 28, 2013 in Chicago at the Waldorf Astoria … Read more

Dave Franco Interview “Now You See Me”

Interview with Dave Franco

I interviewed Dave Franco on May 31, 2013 at the Peninsula Hotel in Chicago on behalf of his new film, “Now You See Me.” He talked about his role in the … Read more

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2-Interview with Chaske Spencer

“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” Interview with Chaske Spencer, “Sam” the Werewolf Pack Leader

We chatted via phone on March 1, 2013. Spencer was in Chicago promoting the release of Breaking Dawn Part … Read more

Beautiful Creatures (PG-13) ★★★

Ethan Wate (Alden Ehrenreich) a bright, magnetic, high school junior grows tired of his small town, the fictional Gatlin, South Carolina. He dreams of going to college and loves reading books that are banned. His… Read more

City Winery Chicago Creatively Pairs Wine with Film

Ginger Baker Film Event Photo Credit: Sarah Adamson

This unique venue offers live music, film previews, brunch, dinner, wine/dinner events, comedy events and more. There’s valet parking but we found plenty on the street. I’ll … Read more

Top 10 Movies of 2012

Top 10 Movies of 2012

1. Zero Dark Thirty– The gripping tale of the 10 year search for Osama bin Laden.

2. Argo-Ben Affleck’s film centering on the 1979 hostage crisis.

3. Lincoln-Read more

Bruce Vilanch Interview On the Set of “Scrooge & Marley”

On the Set of “Scrooge & Marley”

I’ve always enjoyed the hustle and bustle of a movie location set and visiting the set of “Scrooge & Marley” was certainly an early Christmas present. Upon entering … Read more

48th Annual Chicago International Film Festival 2012 Huge Success

Chicago International Film Festival Boasts Big Name Talent and Outstanding Global Films

The 48th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, held October 11- 22 2012, was attended by the staff of Sarah’s Backstage Pass. The coverage … Read more

Silver Linings Playbook (R) ★★★★

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence Star in Silver Linings Playbook Photo Credit: The Weinstein Company Click here to listen to Hollywood 360 Radio Network podcast with Sarah Knight Adamson.Read more

Interview with Twilight’s Charlie Bewley and Daniel Cudmore

Interview with Twilight Stars Charlie Bewley and Daniel Cudmore

Twilight’s Charlie Bewley (Demetri) and Daniel Cudmore (Felix) of the Volturi vampire clan were in Chicago on November 1, 2012 to speak with the press about … Read more

Phillip Kaufman Famed Director and Writer Interview

Phillip Kaufman Talks About Working with Daniel-Day Lewis, “The Right Stuff,” the First Indiana Jones Movie and More!

I interviewed the legendary writer and director Phillip Kaufman in Chicago at the Chicago International Film Office … Read more

Jim Belushi Interview-The Comedy Bar

Without a doubt Jim Belushi is a household name.  An icon of comedy, acting, and music, he is best known for his roles in About Last Night…, Red Heat, According to Jim, and his revival … Read more

Ben Affleck Interview- Director of “Argo”

Ben Affleck Talks Directing and the Making of “Argo”

I interviewed Ben Affleck on behalf of the Warner Bros. film “Argo,” on September 11, 2012 in Chicago at the Waldorf Astoria hotel. Affleck looked stylish Read more

Interview with Writer and Director Stephen Chbosky “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”

Interview with Stephen Chbosky writer and director of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”

I met Stephen Chbosky in the Park Hyatt Hotel in Chicago on August 27, 2012. He was very energetic and lots Read more