Top 20 Movies of 2014

 

What a great year for movies, these are my favorites in order according to my most favorite as #1.

1. Life Itself-Documentary, Based on the life and book of film critic Roger Ebert
2.… Read more about Top 20 Movies of 2014

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 about Eddie Redmayne, “The Theory of Everything” Interview

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 comes… Read more about Jason Schwartzman Interview “Listen Up Philip”

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 about Chicago Comedy Film Festival: Love Is Strange

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

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 about Jersey Boys (R) ★★★

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 about Interview with Charlie Paul and Lucy Paul

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 about CIMMfest 2014: The Retro Route Review

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 about 2nd Chicago Critics Film Festival

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 about Heaven is for Real (PG) ★★★½