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
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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
The Chicago Film Critics Association 2013 Film Awards
“12 Years A Slave,” the harrowing adaptation of the memoir of a once-free black man from the North who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Deep South in the years leading up to … Read more
Lion Ark ★★★½
Big Cats are Rescued From Illegal Circuses
Here’s a passionate documentary that gives a firsthand account of how a group from Animal Defenders International (ADI) set out to stop the abuse of wild animals used … Read more
The Armstrong Lie (R) ★★★½
The Day the Wheels Came Off: The Rise and Fall of Lance Armstrong
Before Oprah’s alarming 2013 interview with Lance Armstrong, in which he tells the world he lied and actually did use performance-enhancing drugs … Read more
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 AdamsonThis 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
