“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
Film Festivals and Events
“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
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
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… Read more
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
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
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
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 5. Little Women 6. … Read more
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 … Read more
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
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
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
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
“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
“Dolemite is My Name” (R) ★★★★ Radio / #TIFF Exhibit
“Dolemite is My Name” a Biographical Comedy Radio Review and #TIFF Exhibit
I screened “Dolemite” during the Toronto International Film Festival, and I am pleased to say, Eddie Murphy is back in a role … Read more
An Affair to Remember⎼ Attending the 71st Emmy Awards by Alexi Rabin
My original plan for Emmy night was to ‘live-tweet’ from a Beverly Hills hotel restaurant on behalf of Sarah’s Backstage Pass, just like I had done for the Critics’ Choice Awards the past five years.… Read more
Toronto International Film Festival Part 2 H360 Radio
Three films that I really enjoyed at #TIFF are discussed on Hollywood 360 Radio Network. Click here for the Radio Podcast Link: http://www.hollywood360radio.com/toronto-international-film-festival-2019-report-2/
Ford vs Ferrari ” it stars Christian Bale and Matt Damon. The … Read more
Toronto International Film Festival 2019 Wraps
In showcasing the glamour of Hollywood and the breadth of worldwide cinema, the Toronto International Film Festival, a.k.a. TIFF welcomed hundreds of thousands of moviegoers and members of the press September 5 through September 15. … Read more
Toronto International Film Festival Report 1-H360 Radio
Toronto International Film Festival Coverage on Hollywood 360 Radio Network:
Checkout my Radio Podcast on Hollywood 360 Radio Network: http://www.hollywood360radio.com/toronto-international-film-festival-report-1/
Luke Wilson, Atom Egoyan, David Thewlis and Laysla De Oliveria Interviews #TIFF “Guest of Honour”
The Canadian film, “The Guest of Honour” director and cast, shot in Hamilton, Canada, sat down with me during the Toronto International Film Festival in a round table format at the lovely Coffee Oysters Champagne … Read more
Red Carpet Interview with Director Bryce Dallas Howard and Ron Howard of “Dads” #TIFF
Director Bryce Dallas Howard and her dad, Ron Howard walked the Red Carpet and chatted with press about her directorial debut film, “Dads.”
Bryce Dallas Howard told the audience after an uproarious standing ovation preceding … Read more
Memphis Film Prize 2019- It’s a Wrap, a Juror’s View
It’s a Wrap: Memphis Film Prize 2019 August 2-4
The Memphis Film Prize is a uniquely creative showcase for emerging talent. Filmmakers from across the country submit their short film — between five and fifteen … Read more
TIFF Update: Joaquin Phoenix to Receive Tribute Actor Award
JOAQUIN PHOENIX TO RECEIVE TIFF TRIBUTE ACTOR AWARD AT INAUGURAL TRIBUTE GALA
TORONTO — Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey, Co-Heads of TIFF, today announced that three-time Academy Award–nominatedactorJ oaquinPhoenixwillbehonouredwithoneoftwoT IFFTributeActorAwardsatthis year’s TIFF Tribute Gala awards … Read more
Toronto International Film Festival 2019 Documentary Lineup
TIFF 2019 DOCUMENTARY LINEUP INCLUDES WORLD PREMIERES OF THE CAVE, AND WE GO GREEN, DADS, DESERT ONE, RED PENGUINS, SING ME A SONG, THE CAPOTE TAPES, AND BIKRAM: YOGI, GURU, PREDATOR
The 44th Toronto International … Read more