Film Festivals and Events – Page 5 – Sarah's Backstage Pass

SXSW-2021 Film Festival Top 20 Films Screened Lilly Topples the World, Violet, Fruits of Labor, Under the Volcano, Women Is Losers

The South by Southwest (SXSW) 2021virtual/online Film Festival March 16-20, wrapped, with a five-days of offerings. The Austin, Texas venue included their typical program of keynote speakers, film offerings, interview opportunities, networking sessions, Q&A discussions,… Read more about SXSW-2021 Film Festival Top 20 Films Screened Lilly Topples the World, Violet, Fruits of Labor, Under the Volcano, Women Is Losers…

Film Fest 919 Is Happening! They Built it, and They Came

Film Fest 919 In Chapel Hill North Carolina met the pandemic challenge by following a storyline of the Best Picture Academy Award Nominated movie “Field of Dreams. Yes, “If you build it, they will come” became… Read more about Film Fest 919 Is Happening! They Built it, and They Came…

25 Best Films of the Toronto International Film Festival Ranked of the 46 Offered @TIFF2020

25 Best Films of the Toronto International Film Festival Ranked of the 46 Offered TIFF2020 Award Winners

This year, it was a whirlwind experience to manage the Toronto International Film Festival’s virtual film schedule. Having… Read more about 25 Best Films of the Toronto International Film Festival Ranked of the 46 Offered @TIFF2020…

#TIFF-Part 2 Update, Nomadland (R) ★★★★ My Favorite Film, People’s Choice Award H360 Podcast

My favorite film of the festival is “Nomadland,” a drama featuring an outstanding performance by Francis McDormand. She plays a widow who travels in the West, living in her van, attached to no state or… Read more about #TIFF-Part 2 Update, Nomadland (R) ★★★★ My Favorite Film, People’s Choice Award H360 Podcast…

#TIFF Part 2-Opening Night, American Utopia Hollywood 360 Radio Network Podcast

Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk more about the Toronto International Film Festival. I have watched 25 films, and tonight I’ll review four that I think are really great.

First Up-The Opening Night film… Read more about #TIFF Part 2-Opening Night, American Utopia Hollywood 360 Radio Network Podcast…

#TIFF-Part 2 Update, Penguin Bloom ★★★½ H360 Podcast

Carl, tonight I’m going to talk more about the Toronto International Film Festival. I have watched 25 films, and tonight I’ll review four that I think are really great.

“Penguin Bloom” stars Naomi Watts, in… Read more about #TIFF-Part 2 Update, Penguin Bloom ★★★½ H360 Podcast…

#TIFF-Part 2 Update, MKL/FBI ★★★½ H360 Podcast

Director Sam Pollard presents facts about our government’s FBI that are chilling during the height of Martin Luther King’s rise as a peaceful leader fighting for equality in the United States. Evidence is brought to… Read more about #TIFF-Part 2 Update, MKL/FBI ★★★½ H360 Podcast…

TIFF Tickets on Sale, “One Night in Miami” Hollywood 360 Radio Network Podcast

Hi Carl, I’ve got some great news for you and our listeners!

The Toronto International Film Festival, 2020, has begun, and they are offering 50 movies that people can stream at home. And, if you… Read more about TIFF Tickets on Sale, “One Night in Miami” Hollywood 360 Radio Network Podcast…

2020 Toronto International Film Festival-15 Buzz-Worthy Films

The 45th Toronto International Film Festival 2020 is underway, with 50 films slated to screen, boasting a program comprised of 46 percent women directors, up from 36 percent last year. Even though the total is… Read more about 2020 Toronto International Film Festival-15 Buzz-Worthy Films…

Jury Member of Indy Shorts International Film Festival is Delighted with Venue Choices

The Midwest’s largest short film festival has made the decision—the show must go on, July 21-26. Congratulations to all filmmakers who represent the best in the industry—more than 3,000 short films were submitted, with 128… Read more about Jury Member of Indy Shorts International Film Festival is Delighted with Venue Choices…

“Inside the Rain’ ★★★½

The experience of attending college, moving onto campus, and living away from home, without a safety net can be an unsettling event. Imagine what that experience would be like if your son or daughter has… Read more about “Inside the Rain’ ★★★½…

“Just Keep Swimming” Events, Sarah Interviews Hayden Rolence the Voice of Nemo

Hayden Rolence and Sarah Knight Adamson answer your questions!

Hi everybody, thanks for sending in your questions to Hayden Rolence, the voice of Nemo for our “Just Keep Swimming Event.”

Also, thanks for sending in… Read more about “Just Keep Swimming” Events, Sarah Interviews Hayden Rolence the Voice of Nemo…

Couchella Zoom Party? No Problem, Zoom 101 by Alexi Rabin

Couchella Zoom Party? I’m Ready! Here’s How You Can Get Ready Too.

While the impacts of COVID-19 are extremely devastating and far-reaching, there is a silver lining: Zoom. While human interaction is now gone, Zoom… Read more about Couchella Zoom Party? No Problem, Zoom 101 by Alexi Rabin…

RogerEbert.com ‘Womens Writers Week’ Film Fest 919 Women Hold Key Positions

Meet the women writers of women writers week 2020.

I was truly honored to be part of Roger.Ebert.com’s Women Writers Week, March 9-March 13, 2020. My article highlighted a new Film Festival helmed my Women… Read more about RogerEbert.com ‘Womens Writers Week’ Film Fest 919 Women Hold Key Positions…

Critics’ Choice Awards 25th H360 Radio Podcast

As a voting member of the Critics’ Choice Association for the past six years the Red Carpet always has a high anticipation to celebrate the stars who we haven’t seen in a while, reconnect with… Read more about Critics’ Choice Awards 25th H360 Radio Podcast…

25th Critics’ Choice Awards

Reporting for RogerEbert.com from the Critics’ Choice Awards

My report from the live show on the CW Network is posted to RogerEbert.com. Here’s an excerpt along with a backstage conversation with Renée Zellweger the Best… Read more about 25th Critics’ Choice Awards…

Critics’ Choice Awards Live on CW Network Sunday, January 12, 2020 7:00 ET

Eddie Murphy To Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards and Kristen Bell to Receive 4th Annual #SeeHer Award

Check out the gala event live on the CW network Sunday,… Read more about Critics’ Choice Awards Live on CW Network Sunday, January 12, 2020 7:00 ET…

Our Staff’s Best 20 Films of 2019

Sarah Knight Adamson’s Favorite & Top 20 Award Worthy Films of 2019 Starting with Best

*1. Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood
*2. Bombshell
3. Marriage Story
4. Toy Story … Read more about Our Staff’s Best 20 Films of 2019…

Interview: Anthony McCarten “The Two Popes”

Anthony McCarten says, “Finding a Consensus and a Common Ground is the Real Message of The Two Popes”

I spoke with Anthony McCarten screenwriter of “The Two Popes,” after a screening of the film at… Read more about Interview: Anthony McCarten “The Two Popes”…

Tracy Letts Interview “Ford v Ferrari” and “Little Women” #TIFF

Letts chats about his Chicago theater roots, his writing process, his admiration of Greta Gerwig and his thoughts on why everyone should see “Ford v Ferrari” on the big screen.

Tracy Letts is a name… Read more about Tracy Letts Interview “Ford v Ferrari” and “Little Women” #TIFF…

The Chicago Film Critics Association Announce 2019 Awards

“Parasite” and “Little Women” Tied—Each with Four Awards

The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) annual awards dinner held Dec. 14, 2019 gave bragging rights to “Parasite,” and “Little Women.” Director Bong Joon Ho of “Paradise”… Read more about The Chicago Film Critics Association Announce 2019 Awards…

Marriage Story (R) ★★★★ Radio Podcast #FilmFest919

“Marriage Story” is a comedy-drama film or dramadey written and directed by Noah Baumbach. The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. We view an insightful and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and… Read more about Marriage Story (R) ★★★★ Radio Podcast #FilmFest919…

Susan Kelechi Watson Interview, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

Susan Kelechi Watson is known for portraying the ‘calming, voice of reason wife’ of Sterling K. Brown in the Emmy winning television series “This Is Us” she plays a similar role in the heartwarming film,… Read more about Susan Kelechi Watson Interview, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”…

“The Irishman” Interviews Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino

“The Irishman” Netflix Press Conference Beverly Hills, California

Broadcast film critics gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel for a luncheon followed by a press conference with Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Al Pacino. When… Read more about “The Irishman” Interviews Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino…