Interview with Daniel Raim Writer/Director of “Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story”

Daniel Raim had a goal in mind when he set out to make a documentary about two unsung Hollywood legends—Harold & Lillian Michelson— give these two talented people the credit they deserve. Movie fans are … Read more

Ebertfest 2017, Focuses on Empathy, Kindness, Compassion and Forgiveness

A Film Critic’s Personal Journey to Ebertfest and Revisiting Her Childhood Home of University of Illinois

The 19th Annual Ebertfest Film Festival, April 19-23, was held at the historic 1,525-seat Virginia Theater and the University … Read more

Critics Choice Awards 2016 Santa Monica, CA Winners and Red Carpet Interviews

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

Brandon Stacy Interview by Alexi Rabin

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 … Read more

Ted Roach Interview ‘120 Days’ ★★★★ Documentary Napa Valley Film Festival

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

Kent Jones Interview ‘Hitchcock/Truffaut’ Documentary Film 51st CIFF

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

Patrick Underwood Interview Director of ‘The Middle Distance’ 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

Sarah Silverman Interview by Jessica Aymond

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

Adriana Trigiani Interview ‘Big Stone Gap’

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

Che “Rhymefest” Smith Red Carpet Interview-‘In My Father’s House’ by Patty Babin

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

Thomas Haden Church – Stars in “Max” Interview

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

Brian Wilson and John Cusack 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 … Read more

Fredrick Gertten Interview (SXSW) Film Festival 2015 ‘Bikes vs Cars’ By Kathrine LeBlanc

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

Simon Curtis Interview – Director ‘Woman in Gold’

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 … Read more

Dan Fogelman Interview-Writer and Director of ‘Danny Collins’

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), BoltRead more

Colm Feore Interview – Stars in ‘King Lear’

“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

Hollywood: Critics’ Choice 2015 Awards Posted to RogerEbert.com

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

Sienna Miller Video Interview with Sarah Knight Adamson

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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Eddie Redmayne, “The Theory of Everything” Interview

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

Jason Schwartzman Interview “Listen Up Philip”

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 … Read more

Chicago Comedy Film Festival: Love Is Strange

More often than not the road to love is a winding one, with some combination of thrilling attractions, disheartening breakdowns, dead ends and head-scratching u-turns along the way.  The 4th annual Chicago Comedy Film Festival … Read more

Nathan Gamble and Cozi Zuehlsdorff Interview – Stars of ‘Dolphin Tale 2’

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 … Read more

Brenton Thwaites and Odeya Rush Interview, Stars of “The Giver”

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 Read more