22nd Critics Choice Awards and Red Carpet Interviews by Sarah Knight Adamson
The 22nd Annual Critics Choice Awards, which includes the Broadcast Film Critics Association and Television Journalists Association Red [Blue] Carpet, was the spotlight… Read more about Critics Choice Awards 2016 Santa Monica, CA Winners and Red Carpet Interviews…
Brandon Stacy might have lost 25 pounds for his role in Roots, but he gained plenty of knowledge about American history.
Along with Roots, Stacy also had roles in films and televison such as The… Read more about Brandon Stacy Interview by Alexi Rabin…
The documentary 120 Days is a riveting “eye-opener” that presents the U.S. immigration debate through the lives of one undocumented family—Miguel Cortes, his wife, and his teenage daughters. The Cortes family settled in Raleigh, North… Read more about Ted Roach Interview ‘120 Days’ ★★★★ Documentary Napa Valley Film Festival…
Hitchcock’s Lesson’s in Filmmaking Brought to Life in a New Documentary
Hitchcock/Truffaut is a documentary film for all movie buffs that have ever considered magnifying their knowledge of the components in filmmaking. The film was… Read more about Kent Jones Interview ‘Hitchcock/Truffaut’ Documentary Film 51st CIFF…
In an attempt to recapture a feeling of nostalgia along with those warm feelings one has in childhood, Patrick Underwood has created a beautiful film that delves into those areas, and deals with self-actualization, loss,… Read more about Patrick Underwood Interview Director of ‘The Middle Distance’ 51st CIFF…
Sarah Silverman gets serious for “I Smile Back”
Sarah Silverman is best known as a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and actress. Her satirical, black comedy typically focuses on controversial topics like religion and race. Silverman… Read more about Sarah Silverman Interview by Jessica Aymond…
Adriana Trigiani, director and screenplay writer of the film, Big Stone Gap, was in Chicago to promote the film. I interviewed her by phone and found her to be passionate about her work and her… Read more about Adriana Trigiani Interview ‘Big Stone Gap’…
The Journey of Family, Truth and Forgiveness
Here’s a rap tribute is to a man who inspires with not only his film but also his grace, humanity, and dignity. Che “Rhymefest” Smith is a hip-hop… Read more about Che “Rhymefest” Smith Red Carpet Interview-‘In My Father’s House’ by Patty Babin…
Thomas Haden Church, as an actor, has a unique persona—ruggedly handsome, square-jawed—a mystique cowboy, and let’s not forget that undeniable Texas drawl. He’s exactly as I imagined him to be in person; let’s just say… Read more about Thomas Haden Church – Stars in “Max” Interview…
A California Girl Meets a Beach Boy
Finally, Brian Wilson’s own true story will be brought into the daylight via a new biopic film Love and Mercy. The Beach Boys were America’s band just as… Read more about Brian Wilson and John Cusack Interview…
Bikes vs Cars is an impressive documentary from Swedish director, Fredrik Gertten. We caught up with him while he was in the US for the film’s North American debut at the SXSW Film Festival in… Read more about Fredrick Gertten Interview (SXSW) Film Festival 2015 ‘Bikes vs Cars’ By Kathrine LeBlanc…
Simon Curtis turns his focus from Marilyn Monroe to another woman in history: Maria Altmann. In My Week with Marilyn, he showed the world that Monroe really was a good actress – one who wanted… Read more about Simon Curtis Interview – Director ‘Woman in Gold’…
Al Pacino Rocks his New Role as Rock Star “Danny Collins”
Dan Fogelman is known primarily for his writing skills in Hollywood. The notches in his belt are impressive: Cars (2006), Fred Claus (2007), Bolt… Read more about Dan Fogelman Interview-Writer and Director of ‘Danny Collins’…
“It’s Good to be King”
Colm Feore is no stranger to playing kings in Shakespearean plays, and now he’s portraying the king of all kings—King Lear. He stars in the film King Lear that opens… Read more about Colm Feore Interview – Stars in ‘King Lear’…
Members of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) bestowed their honors in film during the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards (CCMA). These honors coincided with the revealing of the coveted Academy Awards nominations (January… Read more about Hollywood: Critics’ Choice 2015 Awards Posted to RogerEbert.com…
Sienna Miller talks with Sarah Knight Adamson on behalf of the film “American Sniper.” Clint Eastwood directs, also stars Bradley Cooper as American hero Chris Kyle. Photo Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures.
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Check out my interview with Liv Ullmann posted to RogerEbert.com
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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
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”…
Nathan Gamble and Cozi Zuehlsdorff, the stars of Dolphin Tale 2, were in Chicago promoting the film on August 22, 2014.
Sarah Knight Adamson: Well, first of all, I would like to congratulate both of you… Read more about Nathan Gamble and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Interview – Stars of ‘Dolphin Tale 2’…
The Giver Film Interviews: Brenton Thwaites talks about Jeff Bridges and his guidance on the set of The Giver. Odeya Rush chats about Meryl Streep’s filmmaking advice and Taylor Swift’s off-camera piano playing.
The Giver… Read more about Brenton Thwaites and Odeya Rush Interview, Stars of “The Giver”…
“Dinosaur 13,” Centers on the Discovery of Sue, the Largest and Most Complete T-Rex Dinosaur Ever Found
It also explores the ten-year battle that ensued with Peter Larson and his co-workers from the Black Hill Institute.… Read more about ‘Dinosaur 13’ Interviews Todd Douglas Miller, Peter Larson…
The film Dinosaur 13 centers on the discovery of the largest, best preserved, and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered. Susan Hendrickson of the Black Hills Institute found “Sue” in 1990. Fittingly, the T-Rex was named after… Read more about Bill Simpson Field Museum Fossil Expert, ‘Gatekeeper’ of Sue Interview…
From Stage to the Big Screen: John Lloyd Young is ‘Enjoying the Ride.’
Frankie Valli once said, “You can take the boy out of the neighborhood, but you can’t take the neighborhood out of the… Read more about John Lloyd Young Interview Frankie Valli in ‘Jersey Boys’ Film…