Author: Sarah Knight Adamson

50th Chicago International Film Festival Recap by Kay Eller

Chicago International Film Festival Recap 2014

From opening night, October 9, 2014, until the last film on October 22, the special anniversary of the 50th Chicago International Film Festival was “film-tastic” as always! The “24” … Read more

Eddie Redmayne, “The Theory of Everything” Interview

Eddie Redmayne’s Performance as Stephen Hawking Sparks Oscar Buzz in “The Theory of Everything”

In 1963, while attending the University of Cambridge, Stephen Hawking, a brilliant student, was diagnosed with ALS, a degenerative form of … Read more

Jason Schwartzman Interview “Listen Up Philip”

Jason Schwartzman Interview

The ever-comical Jason Schwartzman was in Chicago last Friday, October 24, 2014, promoting his new film Listen Up Philip. He stars as a narcissistic successful book author who irritates anyone that … Read more

Chicago Comedy Film Festival: Love Is Strange

More often than not the road to love is a winding one, with some combination of thrilling attractions, disheartening breakdowns, dead ends and head-scratching u-turns along the way.  The 4th annual Chicago Comedy Film Festival … Read more

Gone Girl (R) ★★★★ by Sarah Knight Adamson

“Gone Girl” is a psychological thriller with plenty of surprises to hold you captive until the credits roll.  Director David Fincher’s adaption of Gillian Flynn’s best-selling novel is mesmerizing. Personally, I felt Fincher’s “The Social … Read more

Nathan Gamble and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Interview – Stars of ‘Dolphin Tale 2’

Nathan Gamble and Cozi Zuehlsdorff, the stars of Dolphin Tale 2, were in Chicago promoting the film on August 22, 2014.

Sarah Knight Adamson: Well, first of all, I would like to congratulate both of … Read more

Brenton Thwaites and Odeya Rush Interview, Stars of “The Giver”

The Giver Film Interviews: Brenton Thwaites talks about Jeff Bridges and his guidance on the set of The Giver. Odeya Rush chats about Meryl Streep’s filmmaking advice and Taylor Swift’s off-camera piano playing. The … Read more

‘Dinosaur 13’ Interviews Todd Douglas Miller, Peter Larson

“Dinosaur 13,” Centers on the Discovery of Sue, the Largest and Most Complete T-Rex Dinosaur Ever Found

It also explores the ten-year battle that ensued with Peter Larson and his co-workers from the Black Hill … Read more

Bill Simpson Field Museum Fossil Expert, ‘Gatekeeper’ of Sue Interview

The film Dinosaur 13 centers on the discovery of the largest, best preserved, and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered. Susan Hendrickson of the Black Hills Institute found “Sue” in 1990. Fittingly, the T-Rex was … Read more

Jersey Boys (R) ★★★

Here’s an “American Dream” jukebox musical story set in the 60s about a talented group of singing teens from one of the worst neighborhoods in New Jersey who believed in themselves enough to make it … Read more

John Lloyd Young Interview Frankie Valli in ‘Jersey Boys’ Film

From Stage to the Big Screen: John Lloyd Young is ‘Enjoying the Ride.’

Frankie Valli once said, “You can take the boy out of the neighborhood, but you can’t take the neighborhood out of the … Read more

Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda Interview for ‘Jersey Boys’ Movie

Interview with Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda on behalf of the film Jersey Boys.

I met Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda, who play The Four Seasons’ members Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi on June 10, … Read more

Alyvia (Aly) Alyn Lind Interview ‘Blended’ Film

Aly Lind Will Melt Your Heart Playing Adam Sandler’s Youngest Daughter in Blended

I interviewed Aly Alvia Lind on May 23, 2014, the opening day of Adam Sandler’s new film, Blended. She’s the youngest … Read more

Interview with Charlie Paul and Lucy Paul

Charlie Paul (Director) and Lucy Paul (Producer) Interview on behalf of the film, For No Good Reason 

Sarah Knight Adamson: First, I want to tell you that I enjoyed your film immensely. Congratulations. It’s just … Read more

CIMMfest 2014: The Retro Route Review

Having grown up on a musical diet consisting almost exclusively of soul, Motown, and blues, it’s no surprise that I took the retro route when making my CIMMfest 2014 Must-See List, which included Boyce & … Read more

2nd Chicago Critics Film Festival

Calling all film buffs! This Friday, May 9 is opening night for the second annual Chicago Film Critics Film Festival. Due to the fact that I’m a member of the Association and have a strong … Read more

Greg Kinnear Interview “Heaven is for Real”

Interview with Greg Kinnear: Heaven is for Real, A Nebraska Family’s Experience 

On April 9, 2014, Greg Kinnear and I met for an interview at Chicago’s Park Hyatt Hotel in a suite with a fabulous … Read more

Heaven is for Real (PG) ★★★½

Incredible Family Story Comes to the Big Screen

The New York Times best-selling book Heaven is for Real by Nebraska Pastor Todd Burpo opens on the big screen this coming Wednesday before Easter. Oscar nominee … Read more

Spider-Man in Chicago for Earth Hour 2014!

Chicago is always an exciting place to be, whether you are checking out blues music and festivals, sporting events, cutting-edge cuisine or spending a day at the beach. It’s no wonder that Chicago was chosen … Read more

‘Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Interview with Bruno Gunn (Brutus)

Bruno Gunn Interview, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

I met Bruno Gunn at Hotel Palomar in Chicago on March 6, 2014. He was quite involved in our very informative conversation. I had the chance to … Read more

Top 10 Movies of 2013

1. American Hustle-The hysterical story of how a brilliant con man out-smarts the Fed’s with the help of his seductive mistress.

2. 12 Years a Slave- The true story of Solomon Northup, a free … Read more

Saving Mr. Banks (PG-13) ★★★★

Walt Disney Keeps His Promise

Two-time Academy Award winner Emma Thompson (Beautiful Creatures) and double Oscar-winner Tom Hanks (Captain Phillips) star in this true story inspired by the astonishing backstory of … Read more