84th Academy Award Variety Charity Event- 2012

Hollywood Palms Annual Academy Award Viewing Party Fundraiser

The stars were shinning brightly Sunday evening, Feb. 26 at Hollywood Palms Theater in Naperville as event attendees came out to support Variety Children’s Charity while viewing … Read more

Top 10 Movies of 2011

Sarah Adamson’s Top 10 list

1. The Descendants-George Clooney’s Hawaiian based film all the way.

2. Midnight in Paris- Woody Allen’s best film to date.

3. Hugo-Scorsese’s cinematic masterpiece.

4. The Artist-Best … Read more

The Artist PG-13 ★★★★

Weinstein Studios Photo Credit

1920s Film has Similar Themes as Today: Love, Vanity, Pride and Fame

Shot in black and white with no dialogue, ‘cleverness’ is this 1920s nostalgic film’s strength. So many people have … Read more

CFCA Awards

The Chicago Film Critics Awards 2012

An afternoon press conference with James Earl Jones, Jason Segel and Dennis Farina was the first event starting at 3pm in the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Jan. 7. A … Read more

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13) ★★★½

Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner star in “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures

Ethun Hunt Soars to Dizzying Heights

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to decide whether or not … Read more

Interview with Gary Cole

I met Gary Cole in Chicago at Flashpoint Academy during a promotional tour for the film “The Last Rites of Joe May.” Gary is noticeably very tall in person, he’s charming, comical and easy to … Read more

My Week With Marilyn (R) ★★★

Michelle Williams and Eddie Redmayne in MY WEEK WITH MARILYN

A Portait of the Talents and Persona of the International Icon

The Skinny:

Memoir, Historical fiction − Weinstein Studios

The film is written by Adrian … Read more

Dennis Farina Interview with Sarah Adamson in Chicago

Dennis Farnia was in Chicago promoting his film “The Last Rites of Joe May” we met in Chicago at Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy and chatted about his Chicago roots, his starring role as Joe… Read more

Interview with Roger Ebert “Life Itself”

A Prolific Writer’s Memoir Leaves No Stone Unturned

Sir Winston Churchill said, “Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it.” After reading Roger Ebert’s incredible autobiography, “Life Itself: A Memoir,” this quote appears fitting. … Read more

The Descendants (R) ★★★★

Actors George Clooney (L) as “Matt King” and Shailene Woodley (R) as “Alexandra” on the set of THE DESCENDANTS. PHOTO BY: Merie Wallace Fox Searchlights Studio

Stellar Comedy Focusing on Emotions, Values and Family

If … Read more

Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn) Interview

Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn) Interview Promoting, “A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas” The duo spoke about Portillos, their co-stars; Tom Lennon, Neal Patrick Harris and Danny Trejo

Harold and Kumar are … Read more

Real Steel (PG-13) ★★

Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton in “Real Steel” Photo Credit: DreamWorks Pictures’ action drama “Real Steel.” ©DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Boxing Robots are Ho-hum

Here’s a transformer-robot movie starring an 11 … Read more

Gerard Butler Interview “Machine Gun Preacher”

Gerard Butler Chats About His Role in “Machine Gun Preacher”

Most people know Gerard Butler from his work as the rough and tough guy in the film “300.” What’s interesting about Butler’s film career is … Read more

Dolphin Tale (PG) ★★★½

Photo Credit: Alcon Entertainment

‘Winter’ the Dolphin’s Story is Inspiring to All

Films centering on children and their love of animals always score big at the box office. “Free Willy,” “The Black Stallion” and “Benji” … Read more

Drive (R) ★★★½

Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stunt performer in “Drive”

Need a Driver? Gosling’s Your Guy

Fasten your seat belts and lock your car doors as “Drive” swerves into theaters at lightening speed. The mood … Read more

On the Red Carpet with Will Smith, Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in Chicago

Last Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Chicago AMC River East Theater was the site of the Red Carpet event for the new film, “The Karate Kid.” The weather was a bit warm, but that didn’t bother … Read more

Chicago Windie City Shootout 72 Hour Film Contest , Sarah Knight Adamson serves on Film Jury

The Windie City Shootout 72 Hour film contest provided an opportunity for filmmakers to create, edit and produce a film in 72 Hours. Big price money was offered totally $28,000 in cash awards.

The WCS … Read more

83rd Oscar Event Doubles its Charity Revenues, Sarah Knight Adamson Hosts

 

The Winner’s are the Children Who Will Receive Adaptive Bikes and Wheelchairs

If you’ve ever dreamed of attending the Academy Awards in Hollywood, there’s no need to book a fight. Located in Naperville, the … Read more

82nd Academy Awards-Sarah Adamson hosts Red Carpet Event at Hollywood Palms Theater

82nd Academy Awards Honoring the Best Films of 2009 Hosted by Sarah Adamson Red Carpet Event at Hollywood Palms Theater

The Red Carpet was rolled out the Hollywood Palms Theater in Naperville, Illinois this past … Read more

Malcolm McDowell Interview “A Clockwork Orange” Star

Malcolm McDowel, who starred in the 1971 film directed by Stanley Kubrick, will greet fans and sign autographs in Naperville, Illinois at Hollywood Palms Cinema and host a special screening of “A Clockwork Orange”, … Read more

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World Cast: Alexa Vega, Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook

“Spy Kids: All the Time in the World”, in 4D will open August 19, 2011. Cast members were in Chicago to promote the film including one of the original spy kids, Alexa Vega. Two new… Read more

Tom Felton Interview-Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy

Crowds of people came out to meet British actor Tom Felton, 23, who has played the character Draco Malfoy in all eight of the Harry Potter films since their debut in 2001. He appeared at … Read more

Crazy, Stupid, Love PG-13 ★★★

Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are among the cast of CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved

Strong Cast Elevates This Mostly Love, but sometimes Crazy/Stupid Read more

K-2 Productions Fashion Week Sarah Adamson and Kay Eller Presenters

K-2 Productions Fashion Week Sarah Adamson and Kay Eller Presenters

In an effort to offer information to the community and help out with the fund raising efforts for K-2 Productions Fashion Week, Sarah Adamson and … Read more