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Podtalk: Anuradha Rana of DePaul University on Their Student Film Festival &...
CHICAGO– One of the growth areas in the Chicago film scene has been in academia, as traditional liberal arts universities in the area have been expanding their teaching programs and becoming more...
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Podtalk: Playwright Hannah Ii-Epstein of Nothing Without a Company’s 'Not One...
CHICAGO– The State of Hawaii may be one of the most misunderstood in America. Because of its reputation as a tourist mecca, the fact that native peoples live and work there like any other place is hard...
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Podtalk: Josh Hope, Co-Director of the Windy City International Film Fest,...
CHICAGO– This is Year Two for the Windy City International Film Festival (WCFF) – from Thursday, July 12th to Sunday, July 15th, 2018 – and the festival that celebrates indie filmmaking both locally...
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Podtalk: Co-Stars Daveed Diggs & Rafael Casal of ‘Blindspotting’
CHICAGO– If there are themes emerging in the 2018 film year, a couple of them are incorporated in Oakland, California, and African American identity. Like the recent “Black Panther” and “Sorry to...
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Podtalk: Co-Director Tommy Haines of ‘Saving Brinton,’ Opening in Chicago on...
CHICAGO– In the early years of film and filmmaking, from approximately 1890 through 1930, an astounding 75% of films produced are considered “lost,” with no surviving reels, never to be seen again....
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Podtalk: Lonnie Edwards on ‘Now That We Have Your Attention,’ in Chicago on...
CHICAGO– Filmmaker and Artist Lonnie Edwards keeps evolving upward with his career, but also keeps honoring his Chicago roots and his fellow artists. Edwards, and director Layne Marie Williams of...
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Film Review, Podtalk: Director Eugene Jarecki Crowns Elvis Presley ‘The King’
CHICAGO– Elvis Presley, besides being one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th Century, does symbolize to an extent what can happen to icons when they turn towards certain directions in a...
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Red-Carpet Voices: Patricia Clarkson for HBO’s ‘Sharp Objects’
CHICAGO– The HBO miniseries “Sharp Objects,” based on the novel by Gillian Flynn (“Gone Girl”), will broadcast its third episode on Sunday, July 22nd, 2018. It features Amy Adams in the lead role as...
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Podtalk: Cast of Netflix's ‘Orange is the New Black' on Season Six Download...
CHICAGO– Orange Day is Friday (July 27, 2018)… as in “Orange is the New Black.” That’s when Season Six will be available for download from Netflix, as the online series continues to showcase the women...
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Podtalk: Director Robert Schwentke of German War Film ‘The Captain’
CHICAGO– Films about the Nazis and the German military during World War II are numerous… except for the ones with a pure German perspective. “The Captain,” directed by Robert Schwentke (“R.I.P.D.”), is...
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Podtalk: Jerry Vasilatos on Premiere Screenings & 2018 Awards for the 48 Hour...
CHICAGO– That’s a wrap! The Chicago 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) goes into its final stage for 2018 with the Premiere Screenings of the short films – created in 48 hours by over 60 production teams –...
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Red-Carpet Voices: Chris Messina for HBO’s ‘Sharp Objects’
CHICAGO– You’ve seen him in many familiar roles over the years, from “Argo” to “The Mindy Project.” Character actor Chris Messina is memorable in all those roles, and currently is taking on Detective...
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Podtalk: Director Marc Turtletaub Solves the ‘Puzzle’
CHICAGO– When a notable indie film producer decides to direct, what does it feel like on that other side? For Marc Turtletaub, the connection was in his sophomore effort as director, “Puzzle.” The...
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Red-Carpet Voices: Gillian Flynn for HBO’s ‘Sharp Objects’
CHICAGO– She is the author whose novels are screen friendly. Gillian Flynn has had all three of her books adapted for either television or film, and the latest is a miniseries adaptation of her first...
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Podtalk: Amy Guth, New Executive Director of Chicago’s Midwest Independent...
CHICAGO– First Tuesdays in Chicago have a new face and a new attitude. Amy Guth – who is a filmmaker, author and broadcaster – was named in July as Executive Director of the Midwest Independent Film...
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Podtalk: Rebecca Fons & Jack C. Newell on Second ‘Destroy Your Art’ in...
CHICAGO– The happening is lovelier, the second time around. Chicago film power couple Rebecca Fons and Jack C. Newell bring back “Destroy Your Art,” an event in which a filmmaker creates a film, shows...
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Podtalk: Seth Boustead, Producer of ‘Thirsty Ears’ Classical Music Fest on...
CHICAGO– Seth Boustead is a rock star in a different class of music. The energetic and passionate musician is also the producer of the 3rd annual “Thirsty Ears” Classical Music Street Festival in...
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Podtalk: Eddie Muller of ‘Noir City,’ at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre from...
CHICAGO– It’s always darkest before the dawn, and an entire genre of film is available to remind us of that chilling thought. The historic Music Box Theatre presents “Noir City” – August 17th-23rd,...
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Podtalk: Desiree Burcum of ‘Yippie Fest,’ at the Prop Theatre in Chicago,...
CHICAGO– It’s the 2nd annual Yippie Fest in Chicago at the Prop Thtr (Theatre), and the three days of Theater, Performance, Music, Film, Comedy and more kicks off with the 2018 Opening Ceremonies on...
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Podtalk: Sophia Wong Boccio on Season Seven for Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema
CHICAGO– With three years and six seasons behind her, Sophia Wong Boccio has established the Asian Pop-Up Cinema as a Chicago film happening. Season Seven begins on September 12th, 2018. For more...
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