Paul Brittain Cast of SNL Interview
When I reminiscence upon my past career as a gifted reading teacher of nine and ten year olds, in Naperville’s Project IDEA program, I often wonder where those students are or what they are doing… Read more
Interviews
Melissa McCarthy Interview CoStar of “Bridesmaids”
“Bridesmaids” costar Melissa McCarthy is laugh-out-loud hysterical and grew up on a farm in Plainfield. Her new show “Mike and Molly” has been doing very well and was picked up for another season. Here’s part … Read more
‘Judy Moody’ star Jordana Beatty Interview
Jordana Beatty, an Australian actress is starring in “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer” movie, and was in person to meet fans and sign autographs at the Hollywood Palms Theater in Naperville this past … Read more
Interview with Danielle Campbell CoStar of “Prom”
Danielle Campbell was in Chicago during a press tour for the movie “Prom” which opens April 29. She and I met and chatted about her role, the movie, family and her hometown of Hinsdale.
Sarah … Read more
Burt Reynolds Interview, Chats About Regrets, Friendships, His Mustache and More
It’s hard to believe that film legend Burt Reynolds has appeared in over 100 films and that he still teaches acting in his hometown of Juniper, Florida. Born in 1936, (remarkably we share the same … Read more
Zachary Gordon “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” Interview
Sarah Chats Again with the Star of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,” Zachary Gordon
The Hollywood Palms theater in Naperville hosted a special advanced screening for the film, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: … Read more
Ernest Borgnine Interview
Ernest Borgnine Still Afloat−The Legend Chats with Staff Writer Tyna Cline
There aren’t many actors alive today who can say they earned $5,000 for a role that won them an Academy Award for Best Actor … Read more
Mia Wasikowska and Director Cary Fukunaga “Jane Eyre” Interview
“Jane Eyre” was a selection during the International Film Festival at the Gene Siskel Theater in Chicago, March 6, 2011. Moviegoers were also treated to a Q&A afterwards with the star Mia Wasikowska, who portrays … Read more
Spike Lee Speaks at North Central College
If you ever have the chance to listen to Spike Lee speak, then go. He’s the kind of guy that has opinions and isn’t afraid to express them−regardless if you agree with him or not;… Read more
John Wells Interview Director “The Company Men”
Wells discusses his early years in New York, guides us through his amazing TV series career, demystifies the duties of a producer and discusses his new film, “The Company Men.”
Backstage Notes: I met John … Read more
Omar Benson Miller Co-Star of “The Express” Interview
“The Express” is the true story of Ernie Davis, the first African American college athlete to receive the Heisman Trophy. Davis was given the nickname ‘The Elmira Express’ by the press as his hometown was … Read more
Ralf Schmerberg Director “Problema” Interview
Sarah Adamson Interviews Filmmaker Ralf Schmerberg of the movie “Problema.”
If you happened to attend The Chicago Film Festival this past October you may have heard the buzz surrounding this extraordinary one-of-a-kind film. “Problema” posed … Read more
Danny Boyle Academy Award Winner Best Director Interview
Danny Boyle Interview with Sarah Adamson in Chicago
“127 Hours” Round Table Interview October 14, 2010 Elysian Hotel Backstage Notes: Danny Boyle was really cool to meet in person as he’s a people person who … Read more
Cécile De France Interview “Hereafter”
Star of “Hereafter” Cecile De France Interview with Sarah Knight Adamson
I interviewed Cecile De France at the Elysian Hotel in Chicago on October 14, 2010. She’s a Belgium actress who most of us haven’t … Read more
Edward Norton and John Curran Director of “Stone” Interview
Sarah’s Backstage Pass was invited to interview Edward Norton and director John Curran at the Trump Tower Hotel in Chicago. Ed is starring in the dramatic film “Stone” he plays a prison inmate and John… Read more
Interview with Nanette Burstein director of ‘Going the Distance’
Nanette Burstein director of Going the Distance starring Drew Barrymore and Justin Long Chats with WIND am 560’s film critic Sarah Adamson
Backstage Notes: August 11, 2010 – The interview was in a beautiful suite … Read more
Interview Nastia Liukin – Olympic Gold Medalist Gymnast
Backstage Notes: Nastia was in Chicago promoting her new SuperGirl line of clothing; a pairing of Warner Bros. and JC Penny’s. We met in the chic Elysian Hotel in Chicago on August 6, 2010. In … Read more
Twilight Eclipse: Tyson Houseman, Booboo Stewart and Jodelle Ferland Interview
Sarah’s Backstage Pass/WIND Hollywood 360 interviewed 3 cast members from the latest ‘Twilight’ film ‘Eclipse.’ Sarah Adamson chatted via phone with Tyson Houseman who plays a member of the wolf-pack Quil Ateara, Booboo Stewart another … Read more
Jackie Chang, Jaden Smith, Will Smith “The Karate Kid” Red Carpet Chicago Interviews
AMC River East theater in Chicago, my home away from home, was the site of the Red Carpet event for the new film The Karate Kid. Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan stars of the … Read more
Willie Garson from “Sex and the City” Interview
Willie Garson was in Naperville, Illinois during the opening weekend of Sex and the City 2 at the Hollywood Palm Theater in Naperville, Illinois. I introduced him during a film screening and conducted the Q&A … 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
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