Sex and the City 2 (R) ★★★

Everyone’s Favorite New York Girls Are Back and Better Than Ever!

Ladies, if you want to glam it up with your girlfriends, grab a cocktail and lose yourself in the ‘fantasy fashion world’ for two … Read more

Shrek 4-ever After Film Review

By: Sean Rachford Sixth Grade Student

Do you like comedy movies or maybe movies with unexpected parts? If so, Shrek Forever After is the movie for you in 3D. This movie is hilarious and loaded … Read more

Evan Lysacek talks hosting SNL with Sarah Adamson

Evan was interviewed at the Arista Hotel in Naperville Illinois on March 26, 2010 on Evan Lysacek Day in Naperville. Sarah Adamson interviewed him. Full interview on www.SarahsBackstagePass.com… Read more

Christopher Egan, Star of “Letters to Juliet” Interview

Sarah’s Backstage Pass was granted a video interview with Christopher Egan at the beautiful Elysian Hotel in Chicago. The Australia actor is very charming, witty and lots of fun to interview. He spoke with me … Read more

Tanner Maquire “From Letters to God” Cast & Crew Interview

Sarah Adamson: What drew you to this project?

David Nixon: Well, I found it about three years ago. My friend sent me the screenplay and as soon as I read it I jumped on a … Read more

Letters to God (G) ★★★★

Tyler Maguire will Steal Your Heart as a Young Boy with Cancer

Mention the word ‘cancer’ in a conversation and no doubt all persons involved have been touched by the disease in some form or … Read more

Date Night (PG-13) ★★★★

Carell and Fey are Entertaining in Date Night

How do you keep the fire going between two married people while juggling kids, a mortgage and job stresses? Date Night, a new comedy starring Steve Carell … Read more

Interview Jeff Kinney, Zachary Gordon and Robert Capron Author and Stars of Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Sarah Adamson interviewed Jeff Kinney author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the stars Zachary Gordon and Robert Capron from the film at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago March 11, 2010.

Backstage Notes:

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Anika Noni Rose Interview: the ‘Princess’ from Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog”

Backstage Notes:

I was scheduled for a TV interview with Anika and was thrilled to interview her at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago. She’s petite and very beautiful. Dressed in a purple sweater jumper … Read more

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) ★★★☆

Those Middle School Years are Tough Especially if you’re a Wimpy Kid!

Remember those awkward middle school days of self doubt, insecurity and feelings of unpopularity? Diary of a Wimpy Kidaddresses all of those … Read more

Alice In Wonderland (PG) ★★★☆

A Magical Modernized Version of A Classic Tale

Tim Burton unites with his old pal Disney Pictures to direct a ‘new’ movie version of the classic Lewis Carroll fantasy fairy tale. The film is stunningly … Read more

Don Hahn: Animator, Producer, Director and Peter Schneider: Former President of Disney Animation Interview

Sarah’s Backstage Pass Interviews Disney Film Legends: Don Hahn: Animator, Producer, Director and Peter Schneider: Former President of Animation on Behalf of their New Film, Waking Sleeping Beauty

Backstage Notes: I must confess I have … Read more

Shutter Island (R) ★★★☆

A Suspenseful 1950s Mystery Thriller with an All Star Cast

Martin Scorsese directs Leonardo DiCaprio in this mystery thriller based on the novel by Dennis Lehane. This is one instance where I recommend that you … Read more

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (PG) ★★★

Percy Jackson Comes to Life on the Big Screen in a Big Way

Based on the highly popular middle school children’s book of the same name by author Rick Riordan, this film is sure to … Read more

Top 10 Movies of 2009

2009 Top Movies

Avatar The Proposal  Fantastic Mr. Fox Crazy Heart The Blind Side The Hurt Locker Up Julie and Julia Date Night Star Trek A Serious Man Invictus A Single Man Inglorious Bastards 500… Read more

Sherlock Holmes (R) ★★★☆

Sherlock Holmes – A New Superhero CSI Style

Non-stop action, lavish 1800’s London sets, Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as Watson would appear to be a first rate combination for a winner … Read more

Crazy Heart (PG-13) ★★★★

Jeff Bridges in His Finest Performance to Date

This film is not a musical, but it is most definitely about the world of music where musicians can rise to stardom and then fade away … Read more

Invictus (PG-13) ★★★★

Hollywood Presents an Important History Lesson

Invictus above all things is ‘inspirational.’ This movie provides us with the history of South Africa in the year 1990 when Nelson Mandela came into office during a time … Read more

Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG) ★★★☆

Mr. Fox on the Big Screen is Sure to Delight Roald Dahl Fan

A first look-see at Mr. Fox on the screen may result in unexpected gasps of wow! You’ll no doubt wonder what the … Read more

Up In The Air (R) ★★★★

George Clooney Soars to New Heights

“Up in the Air” is directed by Jason Reitman who also co-wrote the screenplay. He’s the Academy Award nominated director of the mega-hit  “Juno” (2007). The story is based … Read more

Avatar (PG-13) ★★★★

He’s “King of the World” on Pandora!

James Cameron from “Titanic 1997” Academy Award winning fame (11 Oscars®) has given us undoubtedly another incredible film. “Avatar” written and directed by Cameron is a visual 3D … Read more

The Men Who Stare At Goats (R) ★★★☆

Off-beat Comedy Based on a True Story (Well Maybe…)

George Clooney is the main draw for this off-beat Cohen Bros-like film. Oh—and if you are longing for a reacquaintance with the ‘long-haired hippie guy’ Jeff … Read more

Pirate Radio (R) ★★★★

This Boat Will Rock Your World

“Pirate Radio” is a heartfelt trip down rock and roll memory lane, one that is totally delightful and musically entertaining.  Rock and roll is the main feature here as … Read more

Disney's A Christmas Carol (PG) ★★★☆

Bah Humbug! This Scrooge REALLY Means It!

Academy Award winning director Robert Zemeckis brings us this classic tale in motion capture animation. To refresh your memory, Zemeckis is the director for all of the Back Read more