The 70th Cannes Film Festival
The 70th Cannes Film Festival wrapped up on May 28th after 12 days of screenings, lectures, panel discussions, awards, and celebrations. This year’s fest was the 9th to feature a jury competition, whereby documentaries of 25 minutes or less along with short films are accepted and examined by a panel of judges. …
Bill Hogan & “Battle for Free Speech”
Bill Hogan has been an inspiration to the film industry in Chicago for decades. When I first met him, I was impressed by how devoted he was to fostering the growth of the film industry in our city. As an actress at that time, I thought how wonderful it would …
The 68th Annual Tony Awards
For the 68th time since 1946, the world of entertainment turned its attention to Broadway during its premier night showcasing the best of all talent; from actors and actresses to directors, choreographers, etc.
The 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards Recap
Flamboyant parties hosted by celebrities such as Sean Penn (with G. Armani), Jason Binn (Du Jour magazine), and world renowned designer Diane von Furstenburg added fuel to an already electric atmosphere as Hollywood celebrated it’s 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 12th
Palm Springs Film Fest – 25 Years Later
25 years after Sonny Bono’s vision became a reality, celebrities, film aficionados, and flamboyant rock stars were on the V.I.P. list to attend something every movie fan dreams of going to: the Palm Springs International Film Fest Awards Gala
Mandy Patinkin Celebrated by Michigan Ave. Magazine
Michigan Ave. Magazine recently hosted a terrific party for the remarkable Chicagoan Mandy Patinkin whose entertainment career has spanned over 40 years. Patinkin talked his Emmy award winning show Homeland, Patti LuPone, and Chicago.
The 85th Annual Academy Awards
The 85th annual Academy Awards entertained, sang, and laughed in extravagant Hollywood tradition during an unforgettable evening that featured a little bit of everything!
70th Golden Globe Awards
Hollywood’s elite were in the spotlight on Sununday, January 13th as thousands gathered for the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the elegant Beverly Hilton Hotel.
47th Chicago International Film Festival
The AMC River East 21 movie theatre was the site of the 47th Chicago International Film Festival Summer Gala on Friday, August 19th. So significant was this event that Governor Quinn proclaimed Aug. 19th “Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez Day” throughout the state of Illinois.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
The long awaited “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” finally premiered on Broadway Tuesday night (June 14th) before a star-studded audience that included severable notable Chicagoans and Bono and the Edge (from U-2) who provided Spider-Man’s music and lyrics.
