“Say something funny.” “Tell me a joke.” Comedians are often put on the spot and requests like these can cause them to cringe, for even they can’t be funny all the time. But this weekend … Read more
Mark Andrews, director of “Brave” would like people to ‘be brave’ and simply go see the movie, as he’s sure you’ll be surprised by what message you’ll take away from the film. The interview took … Read more
I wanted to let you both know that I interviewed Malcolm McDowell this past August (2011) and he told me he enjoys working on the show. What is it like working with a legend like … Read more
Lorene Scafaria Writer and Director of “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” chatted with me on June 5, 2012.
Sarah Knight Adamson: First of all, I have to commend you on writing … Read more
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Check In to Marigold, You’ll Want an Extended Stay
Some say, “Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not the sum of what we have been, … Read more
“Marvel’s The Avengers” Photo Credit: Paramount Studios, Disney and Marvel Comics
Comic Book Heroes are Marvelous!
“Marvel’s The Avengers” is a comic book lover’s ultimate fantasy: witnessing several favorite superheroes together, fighting evil and of … Read more
Tyna Cline a reporter for Sarahs Backstage Pass sat reading in the lobby of Trump Towers in Chicago one afternoon in early April while waiting to sit down with People magazine’s 2000 Sexiest Author. Nicholas… Read more
“Annie,” the popular 1982 musical film, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and Hollywood Palms Theater in Naperville celebrated in style. On March 25th they brought the star of “Annie,” Aileen Quinn, to the theater … Read more
The 4th edition of the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival offered up four days of diverse film selections. Most of the features were paired with fun shorts as openers. Though the night lineups seemed … Read more
Tippi Hedren, star of “The Birds,” was in Chicago with Ben Mankiewicz, host of “Turner Classic Movies,” on March 27, 2012, for a special screening of “The Birds.” We chatted at the Ritz Carlton on … Read more
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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 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
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‘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