Podcasts about Chicago International Film Festival

Christy LeMaster, CineYouth Director and Programming Coordinator for the Chicago International Film Festival, joins John Landecker alongside filmmakers Carlos Lerma and Jherrisha Barr to talk all about Chicago's annual film festival, which celebrates filmmakers 22 and younger and will be held from April 25th to 27th at FACETS Film Forum.

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Send us a textIn conversation with Shubha Mudgal, a powerhouse Indian vocalist who has spent decades navigating the vibrant world of Hindustani classical and contemporary music. With an illustrious career that has earned her prestigious accolades including a National Film Award for non-fiction film music in the year 1995, the Gold Plaque Award at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1998, and the Padma Shri in the year 2000, Shubha Mudgal has become synonymous with both bold innovation and profound respect for tradition. Join us as we delve into her remarkable journey—examining how she honed her craft under the tutelage of renowned mentors, forged a distinctive artistic identity, and continues to redefine the creative landscape, all while championing artists' rights and inspiring audiences worldwide.For any enquiries, please mail us at hello@lextalkmusic.com.This podcast is purely for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. Kindly consult a legal practitioner for specific advice on legal issues/ disputes. © Sandhya Surendran, 2024. All rights reserved.

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Malcolm Washington directs a new adaptation of August Wilson's 1987 play ‘The Piano Lesson,' which was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival. On the red carpet at the festival before its premiere, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder met with writer Virgil Williams and the film's star John David Washington to discuss writing alongside director Malcolm Washington, being mentored by Denzel Washington, and advice for youth in the arts. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

Malcolm Washington directs a new adaptation of August Wilson's 1987 play ‘The Piano Lesson,' which was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival. On the red carpet at the festival before its premiere, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder met with writer Virgil Williams and the film's star John David Washington to discuss writing alongside director Malcolm Washington, being mentored by Denzel Washington, and advice for youth in the arts. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

It's the Film with Family Season 2 finale! Zach and Austin reflect on the season, give out awards for top episodes, and recap every film they saw at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival (09:57)—including Conclave, Nightbitch, Blitz, Nickel Boys and more!And if that's not enough for you, we have an extended cut on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/posts/60th-chicago-115254061Get over 30 extra minutes of conversation about every movie the cousins watched during Zach's recent visit to Chicago, including the Music Box of Horrors 24 hour movie marathon, The Apprentice, and The Cat.Join the Extended Family on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FilmwithFamilyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FilmwithFamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmwithfamily/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@film.with.familyTwitter: https://twitter.com/filmwithfamilyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551928799003Email us at filmwithfamilypodcast@gmail.comLetterboxd: Austin C. Pruett and zacharyzweifler

Robert Zemeckis' new film ‘Here,' adapted from Richard McGuire's graphic novel, depicts a family across a century of generations in the same home. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film's nonlinear timeline can be confusing at times, and it often looks to the past with nostalgia. On the red carpet at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, Ponder spoke with Zemeckis, along with his wife Leslie Zemeckis and daughter Zsa Zsa Zemeckis. They discussed the film's themes, his growth as a director and what Zsa Zsa believes to be his “secret sauce.” This segment was hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow him on Instagram and X @TheReelCritic.

Robert Zemeckis' new film ‘Here,' adapted from Richard McGuire's graphic novel, depicts a family across a century of generations in the same home. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder says the film's nonlinear timeline can be confusing at times, and it often looks to the past with nostalgia. On the red carpet at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival, Ponder spoke with Zemeckis, along with his wife Leslie Zemeckis and daughter Zsa Zsa Zemeckis. They discussed the film's themes, his growth as a director and what Zsa Zsa believes to be his “secret sauce.” This segment was hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow him on Instagram and X @TheReelCritic.

Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy return for a little crossover show including new titles this week and a recap of films from this year's Chicago International Film Festival; some of which you can see right now. Reviews this week include a documentary on a legendary composer (Music By John Williams), one of the best animated films of the year (Memoir of a Snail) and the immigrant experience told through a heated kitchen (La Cocina). There is also the latest film from Clint Eastwood that Warner Bros. is burying (Juror #2) and a Forrest Gump reunion from Robert Zemeckis (Here). Then they look at ten more festival entries ranging from politics to coups and terrorists. Erik sees one of the best baseball films in years and Steve checks out a documentary about one of the great bands of the ‘90s. It's a great mix of movies giving you something to look forward to both soon and later. 0:00 – Intro 1:50 – Juror #2 12:10 – Music By John Williams 27:10 – Memoir of a Snail 35:34 - La Cocina 46:58 – Here 1:02:13 – Separated 1:11:45 – Apocalypse in the Tropics 1:15:26 – Transplant 1:17:59 – Hard Truths 1:25:01 – Eephus 1:28:52 – September 5 1:37:10 – Vulcanizadora 1:42:58 – Pavements 1:48:48 – The Last Republican 1:56:55 – Armand 2:00:22 - Outro

The spooky season is here! Why not indulge in the twisted fantasy worlds of one renowned, revered Mexican filmmaker by the name of Guillermo Del Toro! Of course I needed to enlist a super fan of his and I was lucky enough to have returning guest Chloe Waryan back on the show for another truly delightful discussion. Chloe may very well be my go-to guest every October (well at least for next year so we can finally talk about Mike Flanagan). Not to mention, you're in for a surprise when Chloe and I introduce a bonus segment after the movie reviews that I know you'll enjoy! We start out the first ten minutes with some recent horror discoveries from Chloe and a quick review of a documentary I got to catch at the Chicago International Film Festival. For more reviews from there, do check out my Substack linked below! Before Thanksgiving, you'll be treated to a brand new Michael Mann redux episode so stay tuned for that. Thank you so much to Chloe for coming back on and to you for listening.  00:00 - 11:34 - Introduction / Recent Horror Recs 11:35 - 42:05 - Cronos, Mimic, The Devil's Backbone 42:06 - 01:02:47 - Blade II, Hellboys, Pacific Rim 01:02:48 - 01:24:29 - Pan's Labyrinth, Crimson Peak 01:24:30 - 01:49:49 - Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley, Pinocchio 01:49:50 - 02:11:21 - Surprise Segment / Top 3 / Outro Be sure to follow Chloe! https://chloesnotscared.com Chloe's IG https://www.instagram.com/chloesnotscared Subscribe to my Substack! https://5years.substack.com Beach Too Sandy Water Too Wet podcast! https://www.beachtoosandy.com

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott, to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the final night of the Chicago International Film Festival, how much the Concert for Carolina raised, and weekend box office numbers. They also share details about a moment between Adele and Celine Dion, Loomis’ […]

Iconic TV and film producer and director Stan Lathan talks about the digital restoration of his 1973 concert documentary "Save The Children" and the importance of the Chicago International Film Festival. 

Emilio and Cullen chat about some films that they've seen at the Chicago International Film Festival! Do it up!  Our twitter is @CannesIKickIt Our instagram is @CIKIPod Our letterboxd is CIKIPod Enjoying the show? Feel free to send a few bucks our way on Ko-fi. Thanks to Tree Related for our theme song Our hosts are @andytgerm @clatchley @imlaughalone @jcathtraverse

Ten years in the making, Australian adult stop-motion film ‘Memoir of a Snail' (2024) follows Grace Pudel, an oddball outcast and snail collector who must learn to persevere through loneliness and misfortune. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder spoke to writer and director Adam Elliot about the claymation, which was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival. Elliot broke down the film's title, the intentionality behind creating a relatable character and the film's deeper themes. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

Ten years in the making, adult stop-motion film ‘Memoir of a Snail' (2024) follows Grace Pudel, an oddball outcast and snail collector who must learn to persevere through loneliness and misfortune. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder spoke to writer and director Adam Elliot about the claymation, which was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival. Elliot broke down the film's title, the intentionality behind creating a relatable character and the film's deeper themes. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

Send us a textOn this episode of Remainders we dive into Psycho 2. Picking up 22 years after Hitchcock's classic, it's a true continuation of the character of Norman Bates. Perkins' give an all time great performance in what is more of psychological thriller than a straight up horror movie - although the classic 80s gore is not abandoned completely. A first time watch, Psycho 2 has become an all time favorite. Other topics includes the role of legacy sequels in film, Darren's recent trip to Chicago and the return of The Scissors, new horror movies we're watching for October, Joel Potrykus introducing his new film at the Chicago International Film Festival, Vertigo and the Music Box of Horrors, thoughts on Joker 2, and the Terrifier movies creating a franchise that may rival the all time great 80s killers. Songs of the WeekLong Dark Night by Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsI Don't Know How to Say Goodbye by The MopesRemainders Podcast JukeboxWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter

On this week's show Scott is joined by guest co-host Tania Richard, author of the memoir "Black Girl From a White Suburb." Their guests are: - Sophie Gordon, festival programmer for the Chicago International Film Festival, which runs through October 27 - Kate McCoy and Kevin Corbett of the award-winning "Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown" podcast; they're doing their very first live show recording at Chicago's Venus Cabaret Theater, Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. (Learn more/buy tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35981/production/1210706?performanceId=11512411) Catch “Out Chicago” Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago). "Out Chicago" now has its very own podcast. Two, in fact: "Out Chicago Full Episodes" and "Out Chicago Featured Interviews." Just search for "Out Chicago" wherever you get your podcasts, or get the podcast links by visiting heartlandsignal.com/programs/out-chicago.

The Chicago International Film Festival is picking up and this week we hear from Cullen about Hard Truths and Nickel Boys. We also dig into two big questions: if we were having a birthday dinner with Andy would he want us to tell the restaurant it was his birthday, and should we be a podcast about butter? Weigh in on our socials with #ButterYes or #YouButterNot. Our twitter is @CannesIKickIt Our instagram is @CIKIPod Our letterboxd is CIKIPod Enjoying the show? Feel free to send a few bucks our way on Ko-fi. Thanks to Tree Related for our theme song Our hosts are @andytgerm @clatchley @imlaughalone @jcathtraverse

At the 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder spoke with director Malcolm Washington about his directorial debut: an adaptation of August Wilson's 1987 play ‘The Piano Lesson.' The film follows the Charles family as they navigate the Great Depression's aftermath in 1936 Pittsburgh. The household is plagued with conflict as disagreements ensue over what to do with their prized family heirloom: a piano carved with designs by an enslaved ancestor. The adaptation stars the director's brother John David Washington, plus Erykah Badu, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher and more. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

At the 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder spoke with director Malcolm Washington about his directorial debut: an adaptation of August Wilson's 1987 play ‘The Piano Lesson.' The film follows the Charles family as they navigate the Great Depression's aftermath in 1936 Pittsburgh. The household is plagued with conflict as disagreements ensue over what to do with their prized family heirloom: a piano carved with designs by an enslaved ancestor. The adaptation stars the director's brother John David Washington, plus Erykah Badu, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher and more. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

The Chicago International Film Festival kicks off its 60th year later this month, and for the ambitious filmmaker, getting on the fest's programming may be an important stop on the road to Hollywood's Dolby Theater. Reset checks in with WBEZ arts and culture reporter Courtney Keuppers and Rebecca Fons, director of programming for the Gene Siskel Film Center, one of the theaters participating. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

In which the fellas are getting ready for body horror and existential hell at this year's Chicago International Film Festival. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/webewatchingfilms/support

There's much to discuss (and admire) about Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS. Plus, reviews of Pitt and Clooney in WOLFS, animated hit THE WILD ROBOT, and Rosemary's Baby prequel APARTMENT 7A, along with some under-the-radar Chicago International Film Festival titles to seek out. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:46) "Megalopolis" (00:01:47-00:39:48) “Wolfs” “The Wild Robot” “Apartment 7A” (00:39:49-00:49:52) Next Week, R.I.P. Maggie Smith, Kris Kristofferson (00:49:53-00:57:25) Polls (00:57:26-01:06:56) Preview: Chicago International Film Festival (01:06:57-01:33:34) Notes/Links: Chicago International Film Festival https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/ Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mimi Plauché, Artistic Director of the Chicago International Film Festival joins Lisa Dent to share details regarding the 60th Chicago International Film Festival lineup for 2024 and more. The Chicago International Film Festival comes to different venues across the city October 16 – 27, 2024. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow […]

Join us for an insightful episode with Ani Williams, a celebrated harpist and sound therapist. Ani shares her journey into sound medicine, explaining how sound and voice can aid in healing and diagnosis. She discusses her experiences with indigenous cultures, voice diagnostics, and the use of sound frequencies in therapy. This episode also explores how sound therapy connects with homeopathy and its potential benefits for people, including children with autism, highlighting the significant effects of sound on emotional and physical health.   Episode Highlights: 01:31 - Ani's Background in Sound Medicine 05:36 - Connection Between Sound and Emotion 07:01 - The Role of Missing Frequencies 12:36 - Singing Planets and Sound Healing 21:01 - Sound Healing for Autism 24:37 - Integration of Natal Charts and Voice Analysis 27:41 - Trusting Natural Sounds 31:12 - Online Course Overview 34:21 - Introduction to "Guardians of the Dragon Path"  37:06 - Mary Magdalene and Healing Sites 42:54 - Voice Analysis for Children 45:49 - Case History Success Story  47:48 - Final Message of Hope   About my guest: Ani Williams is a world-renowned harpist and vocalist acclaimed for her innovative work in sacred music and sound healing. Since 1981, she has recorded over two dozen albums that blend ancient spiritual traditions with her distinctive style, with releases on prominent labels such as Music Design and White Swan, and distribution across Europe, England, Australia, and Mexico. Williams has collaborated with notable artists like Lisa Thiel and Brooke Medicine Eagle, and her work includes a featured recording at George Lucas' Skywalker Studios for Jim Berenholtz's "The Psalms of Ra." Her Egyptian harp music was selected for the soundtrack of the Hatshepsut exhibit at the De Young Museum and the Metropolitan Museum, and her original soundtrack for the film Andromeda earned acclaim at the Chicago International Film Festival. Williams has been featured on numerous television and radio programs, including Music From the Hearts of Space, and her contributions have been recognized in Billboard Magazine and international reviews. She has also been honored for her music's impact in prisons and children's hospitals, receiving certificates from Fundacion de Milagros and recognition for her work with the Children's Hospice of Poland.   Find out more about Ani Website: https://aniwilliams.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV9aKL71A1MIguisSMj27-A Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/songaiasound   If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode.   Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies   Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/   Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom

Today on Two Mics Up we are joined by Tara Westwood, a multi-talented actress, director, and producer, is a Canadian native known for her diverse contributions to the entertainment industry. In this episode of Two Mics Up, Tara Westwood's exceptional skills shine as she embodies various roles both in front of and behind the camera. Her acting prowess, showcased in movies like "Plane," "Fleishman Is in Trouble," and "Triggered," demonstrates her versatility and depth as a performer. Additionally, her foray into directing with the short film "Triggered," which received critical acclaim at prestigious film festivals like Tribeca, Woodstock, and the Chicago International Film Festival, highlights her emerging talent as a director. As a producer, Tara has been involved in projects like the feature film "Detours" and television pilots such as "Hit Man" and "Hudson Falls," showcasing her passion for filmmaking across different mediums. Tara Westwood's journey in the entertainment industry is marked by creativity, dedication, and a commitment to storytelling that resonates with audiences worldwide. Featuring: Actor, Producer, Director: Sarah Westwood Social Media: IG: @tara_westwood FB: @tara.westwood.77 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twomicsup/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twomicsup/support

Kyra Jones grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, a small city know for its crabs, boats, and being where Kunta Kinte was sold into slavery. You can extrapolate as to how an upbringing in such a location contributed to her hatred of white supremacy and her love of seafood. Kyra is a 2nd-generation West Indian American and spent most of her life talking shit over curry chicken with her Trinidadian family members. After high school, Kyra left the east coast for the Windy City to study acting at Northwestern University, where she was one of only 4 Black theatre majors out of her class of 100. (Seriously. There were more Black people in her house than there were in her graduating class). While attending the predominantly white institution, she became frustrated by the amount of old, dead, white, male playwrights she had to study and perform. Then a professor in the Gender Studies department told her the definition of “intersectional feminism” and gave her some Angela Davis, and it was all downhill from there. Kyra became heavily involved in student advocacy, activism, and peer education around racial and gender justice, much to the theatre department's chagrin. She graduated from NU with a bachelor's degree in Theatre and Gender Studies. Kyra is currently a staff writer on season 2 of Woke (Hulu) and Queens (ABC). Kyra is the co-creator and star of the award-winning web series The Right Swipe (OTV). The Right Swipe was an official selection at Austin Film Festival, Urbanworld Film Festival, DC Black Film Festival, Black Femme Supremacy Film Festival, and many others. Her comedy script, Good Vibes Only, won Best Pilot at the 2020 Nashville Film Festival and was runner-up for Cinestory. Her upcoming feature, Go to the Body, won ‘The Pitch' at the 2020 Chicago International Film Festival and Screencraft's virtual pitch competition. As an actor, she's appeared on the series finale of Empire (Fox), Chicago Justice (NBC), The Chi (Showtime), Kappa Force (Revry), and Seeds (OTV). https://www.instagram.com/kyra.a.jones https://twitter.com/BlkAssFeminist Connect with your host Kaia Alexander: https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/ https://twitter.com/thisiskaia  Produced by Stuart W. Volkow P.G.A. Get career training and a free ebook “How to Pitch Anything in 1Min.” at www.EntertainmentBusinessLeague.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The second part of Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder's conversation with director Raven Jackson about her film 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt,' a decades-spanning exploration a Black woman's life in Mississippi. The film was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival, with a limited theatrical release coming soon. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

In this unique episode, Film with Family dives into the highlights of the 59th Chicago International Film Festival. Join Austin as he takes you through his exclusive festival experience, sharing his thoughts on the remarkable films he had the privilege to watch.Also, Austin and his brother Drew provide a spoiler-free discussion of their advanced screening of Hayao Miyazaki's new film The Boy and The Heron.But that's not all! The cousins also had the opportunity to sit down for insightful interviews with two directors: Haroula Rose (All Happy Families) and Lucy Kerr (Family Portrait).Other films discussed in this episode include Late Night with the Devil, Do Not Expect Too Much From The End of The World, Terrestrial Verses, The People's Joker, Alien Island, All of Us Strangers, Poor Things and Anatomy of a FallJoin the Extended Family on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FilmwithFamilyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FilmwithFamilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmwithfamily/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@film.with.familyTwitter: https://twitter.com/filmwithfamilyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551928799003Email us at filmwithfamilypodcast@gmail.comLetterboxd: Austin C. Pruett and zacharyzweifler

We meet Lucie on Halloween morning, at a bus stop by a pier that is festooned with flyers with the names and faces of missing children.  She's soon picked us by Catherine Wilson, a wisecracking nurse who makes house calls to elderly residents.  Lucie, who is interning for Ms. Wilson, is none too happy about the work, and at the end of her first day, relates her experiences to her friends Will and Ben over beers at the local pub.  Will is a fisherman who works for his father, and Ben works for his mother at the pub.  Like Lucie, the boys aren't thrilled with the quality of their lives – and so they hatch a plan to break into the home of one of Ms Wilson's patients, the comatose Ms. Jessel, whose house allegedly contains treasure which will, the kids hope, set them on the paths to prosperity.  There's just one catch:  Ms. Jessel's home is not what it seems.  Nor is Ms. Wilson.  And when the residents of the home extend a hearty welcome to the thieving trio, the result is a Halloween night of chaos and spiritual mayhem that changes their lives forever. Intro, Math Club, Debate Society, Hot for Teacher (spoiler-free): 00:00-31:13Honor Roll and Detention (spoiler-heavy): 31:14-1:02:42Superlatives (spoiler-heavier): 1:02:43-1:26:52 Directors Alexandre Bustillo & Julien MauryScreenplay Julien Maury and Alexandre BustilloFeaturing Chloé Coulloud, Béatrice Dalle, Catherine Jacob, Jérémy Kapone, Chloé Marcq, Félix Moati, Marie-Claude Pietragalla Alix Austin and Keir Siewert are co-founders of Switchblade Cinema. Alix is a British/Swiss Director and Creative Producer with an all-consuming passion for action-fuelled films driven by practical effects & lethal sound design. Her work has screened at festivals including Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Raindance and Brussels International Fantastic Festival. After completing work on leech creature short SUCKER (2022), which released on SHUDDER and ALTER, she directed her first feature film, toxic relationship body horror KILL YOUR LOVER, with creative partner in crime Keir Siewert, which opened the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival in October 2023. Other work includes co-directing the London segment of Horror Anthology Feature ISOLATION (2021) with Siewert, alongside Larry Fessenden (WENDIGO). Alix is a member of Directors UK and was the recipient of the Raimi Productions Scholarship in '23. Recess snack: BabyBel cheese. Keir is a Scottish and American filmmaker who is partial to making visceral, genre-bending films and a BFI Network X BAFTA Crew 2021 Alum. Writer/Director of award-winning horror short RETCH, which toured over 30 festivals, including London Short Film Festival and the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival; KILL YOUR LOVER (with Alix Austin), which opened the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival in October 2023; MMA short film DUCHESS, and Genera grant winner PORTRAIT. Besides narrative films, he has directed over 100 music videos. You can find more of his work, including music videos, promos and commercials here. Recess snack: Penny candy. EPISODE NOTES Music from “Livid” by Raphaël Gesqua.

Recap of the Italian films featured at the festival, including reviews of "Kidnapped" and "The Beautiful Summer." The post #42: The 59th Chicago International Film Festival first appeared on Cinema Italiano Podcast.

The fall film festival madness continues! In the newest episode of Kaveh and CK's Screening Room, hosts Kaveh Jalinous and Cortlyn Kelly are joined by film critic and writer Zachary Lee to recap two of the season's biggest second-wave festivals: the New York Film Festival and the Chicago International Film Festival. The three discuss their favorite films from the festival, including several of the year's most anticipated features. They then pivot to creating an (early) list of predicted nominees for Best Picture at next year's Oscars, crafted by considering previous nominations and the Academy's thought processes. Hosts: Kaveh Jalinous, Cortlyn Kelly. Special Guest: Zachary Lee.

Chicago Film Critics Chuck and Pam review Killers of the Flower Moon, Story Ave, The Burial, and share two interview clips from the Chicago International Film Festival with Emerald Fennell for Saltburn and Jeff Nichols for The Bikeriders!  Enjoy!

Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder sits down with director Raven Jackson to discuss 'All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt,' a decades-spanning exploration a Black woman's life in Mississippi. The film was recently featured at the Chicago International Film Festival, but there is no official public release date yet. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with one of Chicago's most talented chefs. Jason Hammel co-owns Lula Café and is the author of a captivating new cook book. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, met in the ring to review Goodman Theater's new lucha libre play. Later in the show, Gary sits down with one of the programmers of Chicago International Film Festival to talk about curating this year's international features. And WDCB's own Leslie Keros talks to saxophonist Maddie Vogler about her new album.

he 59th annual Chicago International Film Festival kicked off on Oct. 11, and will host over 100 feature films and 60 short films through Oct. 22. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder got to check out a few screenings, and breaks down four films from the festival in this week's segment. He discusses 'Bike Vessel,' 'Departing Seniors,' 'All Happy Families' and 'We Grown Now.' For more information on the festival and a full list of films, visit www.chicagofilmfestival.com. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

2 time Emmy Award Winning TV Personality Billy Dec joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss his daily commute from Nashville to Chicago for work, his commitment to supporting those who have played a pivotal role in his career, and how his family served as the inspiration behind his latest documentary, "Food Roots". Be sure not to miss the premiere of Dec's new documentary at the Chicago International Film Festival on October 19th and 21st. You can find more details at https://www.coactagency.com/results/foodroots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmy Winner and founder/CEO of Sunda New Asian, Billy Dec joins Lisa Dent to talk about the screening of his documentary Food Roots at the Chicago International Film Festival. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

The director of Illinois' Department of Children and Family Services, Marc Smith, has announced he will resign at the end of the year. Throughout Smith's four and a half years, the agency has faced increased scrutiny for inadequate care, poor transparency, and inappropriate child placements. Lead producer Simone Alicea and host Jacoby Cochran look back on Smith's tenure and discuss what's ahead for the next department leader. We are also breaking down what you need to know about fall vaccines, FEMA flood relief, and local assistance. And we're enjoying a really cool podcast milestone! The 59th Chicago International Film Festival begins Wednesday night Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsor(s) of this show: Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Accademia Giallo is dressing up as a vampire this Halloween season, with a 10th anniversary review of Argento's Dracula 3D!Rutger Hauer stars as Van Helsing to Thomas Kretschmann's Count Dracula in this wild re-imagining of the blood-sucking mythos.Is the film as ridiculous as Ian remembers from his experience seeing it in 3D at the Chicago International Film Festival (yes, really) ten years ago? Or has his half-decade-plus education in all things Argento, Hammer, and giallo (thanks to a knowledgeable and very patient faculty) helped him appreciate the Maestro's take on the Transylvanian Terror?Take your seat and follow along as we talk CGI abominations; the rise and stumble of Dario Argento; and whether or not this film could have actually worked with an American production company at the fore.Plus: AC talks about how you can participate in Scare-a-Thon 2023 (supporting the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project), and recounts his experience seeing the film's premiere at the Brussels International Film Festival--with Argento in attendance!Show LinksWatch the Argento's Dracula 3D trailer.Learn more about "Scare-a-Thon 2023" at Horror 101 w/ Dr. AC.And donate directly to the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project via AC's "Scare-a-Thon" link!Support all of our terrifying teachers' axe-tracurricular activities!Stay studious with Aaron Christensen at Horror101 with Dr. AC!If you dare, venture down into Kitley's Krypt with Jon Kitley! And listen to Jon's scary-good podcast, Discover the Horror!Get devious with Bryan Martinez's Film Deviant podcast!And check out his YouTube show, The Giallo Room!Buy J. Blake Fichera's "Scored to Death" Volume I and II on Amazon (mentioned in the show).And catch up with classic episodes of his Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers podcast!Continue your education with our "Accademia Giallo" Playlist! Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

So much to cover this week including the upcoming Chicago International Film Festival, Netflix's NYFF premiere of "Maestro," and reviews of "The Exorcist Believer" and "She Came To Me!"  So good to be back!

Is Gareth Edwards' Humans vs. A.I. movie the original piece of Hollywood filmmaking that we've been waiting for? Plus, a road map for getting the most out of the 59th annual Chicago International Film Festival. -Review: “The Creator” (03:59) -Next Week / Notes / Polls (32:55) -Massacre Theatre (43:40) -Preview: Chicago International Film Festival (54:28) (Times may not be precise with ads) Notes/Links: Chicago International Film Festival (Oct. 11-22) An Evening With Josh Larsen, Calgary Public Library (Wednesday, Oct. 4) Refocus Film Festival, Iowa City (Code: “Herzog”, Sunday, Oct. 15) Josh's Fear Not Talk at Facets, Chicago (Saturday, Oct. 28) Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting @filmspotting on Threads https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm @larsenonfilm on Threads https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 59th annual Chicago International Film Festival returns Oct. 11. In this week's segment, Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder dives into all the things you need to know before it kicks off. The festival will run from October 11 to October 22, and is set to feature more than 100 films and 60 short films from across the world. Discover the wide variety of film categories, including stories centered around women, LGBTQ+ themes, comedy and a spotlight on the Black experience under the “Black Perspectives” banner. Reggie “The Reel Critic” Ponder breaks down a few films featured at the festival and more that attendees can expect going into this year's CIFF. Visit www.chicagofilmfestival.com for more information and tickets. "The Reel Critic" is hosted and produced by Reggie Ponder. Follow Reggie on Twitter and Instagram @TheReelCritic, and on Facebook @ReggieTheReelCritic.

In which the fellas can't wait to see these movies at the Chicago International Film Festival, running October 11th through October 22nd. Get tickets and view the full festival lineup here https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/webewatchingfilms/support

Ian and David welcome co-writer director Linh Tran and Executive Producer James Choi for a discussion about the making of Tran's feature-length film debut, Waiting for the Light to Change!The movie takes place in the early spring of 2021 at a Michigan lake house, where several friends have gathered for a weeklong getaway. Amy (Jin Park) and Kim (Joyce Ha) are lifelong best friends whose relationship has taken a downward turn since Kim began dating Jay (Sam Straley), a guy that Amy has a significant crush on–and who is also staying at the house. Rounding out the group are Lin (Qun Chi), Kim's cousin who's visiting from China, and Alex (Erik Barrientos), who's got a thing for Amy.In this wide-ranging interview, Linh talks about gearing up to make an entirely different film for DePaul University's School of Dramatic Arts indie program--and then pivoting to make a very personal story when the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world's plans.She also talks about the meaning of directorial style, and the whirlwind of finishing her first movie, showing it in festivals, and eventually winning Slamdance's 2023 Narrative Feature Award.Plus: James talks about redefining the meaning of independent film and the greatest hurdle aspiring filmmakers face in an ever-shifting landscape of bloated budgets, striking Hollywood creatives, and the specter of Artificial Intelligence!Waiting for the Light to Change will be available on DVD in North America and On Demand starting October 20th. But if you're in Chicago this weekend, you can catch special screenings at the Gene Siskel Film Center--with Linh Tran in person! Tickets and more info linked below.Show LinksWatch the Waiting for the Light to Change trailer.Starting tonight: Catch Waiting for the Light to Change at Chicago's Gene Siskel Film Center, with Linh Tran in person for select post-screening Q&A's!And make plans to catch Linh's new short film, "Video Funeral", at this year's Chicago International Film Festival!Follow Linh's filmmaking journey on her website and on Instagram: Keep up with James on Instagram.And read David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping it Reel.Subscribe to, like, and comment on the Kicking the Seat YouTube channel!

“I was using this jazz technique called woodshedding where you basically isolate yourself, and you come up with harmonic devices that then you can put in your pocket and play during the set. And it's sort of like you create events where you can stimulate happy accidents.So I was doing that I think over a six-month period, and I came up with a lot of different ideas, for example, the sequence where Marilyn Monroe is in the ménage à trois, and she's having a three-way sex scene, and the image is . I found that idea when I went to Canal Plastics in New York, and I ordered a piece of polycarbonate that was mirrored on one side, and I was able to bend it and I would shoot stuff in my studio collaborating with Jack Martinez, a photographer, who would cast different people and we would shoot things together. And I basically, through pre-production, I created I couldn't even count how many cinematic devices, and they were happy accidents in a lot of ways, but in other situations, they were gifts that were given to me by collaborators. And I just had those in my pocket. And a lot of times they would come out spontaneously, like if I saw a scene, and I felt like there was a moment in which we could articulate in a more abstracted point of view...there's a sequence like when Marilyn is coming to the premier, and it's a frenzy and the fans are looking like they're going to consume her. And that sequence, the way it's written, I can interpret that as almost, to go back to the same musical analogy, in jazz would be a moment where the images get to give a solo on the song, on the theme and express it strictly through metaphor and distort notions of reality as long as it's in harmony with what's happening psychologically.”Chase Irvin is a Canadian American cinematographer making waves in the film industry. Chayse has received immense critical acclaim for his vision and style. He has worked on features, shorts, and visual albums, most notably in his collaboration with Director Kahlil Joseph on the film Beyoncé: Lemonade. He lensed Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman, which received 6 Academy Award nominations, winning for best adapted screenplay. Chayse's first feature film Medeas won the prestigious Best Cinematography Debut at the Camerimage Film Festival in 2013. Hannah, starring Charlotte Rampling, won a Silver Hugo from the Chicago International Film Festival. Chase is a member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. His latest films are Netflix's Blonde starring Ana de Armas and A24's God's Creatures starring Emily Watson.www.chayseirvin.comwww.creativeprocess.info www.oneplanetpodcast.org IG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Chase Irvin is a Canadian American cinematographer making waves in the film industry. Chayse has received immense critical acclaim for his vision and style. He has worked on features, shorts, and visual albums, most notably in his collaboration with Director Kahlil Joseph on the film Beyoncé: Lemonade. He lensed Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman, which received 6 Academy Award nominations, winning for best adapted screenplay. Chayse's first feature film Medeas won the prestigious Best Cinematography Debut at the Camerimage Film Festival in 2013. Hannah, starring Charlotte Rampling, won a Silver Hugo from the Chicago International Film Festival. Chase is a member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers. His latest films are Netflix's Blonde starring Ana de Armas and A24's God's Creatures starring Emily Watson.“I was using this jazz technique called woodshedding where you basically isolate yourself, and you come up with harmonic devices that then you can put in your pocket and play during the set. And it's sort of like you create events where you can stimulate happy accidents.So I was doing that I think over a six-month period, and I came up with a lot of different ideas, for example, the sequence where Marilyn Monroe is in the ménage à trois, and she's having a three-way sex scene, and the image is . I found that idea when I went to Canal Plastics in New York, and I ordered a piece of polycarbonate that was mirrored on one side, and I was able to bend it and I would shoot stuff in my studio collaborating with Jack Martinez, a photographer, who would cast different people and we would shoot things together. And I basically, through pre-production, I created I couldn't even count how many cinematic devices, and they were happy accidents in a lot of ways, but in other situations, they were gifts that were given to me by collaborators. And I just had those in my pocket. And a lot of times they would come out spontaneously, like if I saw a scene, and I felt like there was a moment in which we could articulate in a more abstracted point of view...there's a sequence like when Marilyn is coming to the premier, and it's a frenzy and the fans are looking like they're going to consume her. And that sequence, the way it's written, I can interpret that as almost, to go back to the same musical analogy, in jazz would be a moment where the images get to give a solo on the song, on the theme and express it strictly through metaphor and distort notions of reality as long as it's in harmony with what's happening psychologically.”www.chayseirvin.comwww.creativeprocess.info www.oneplanetpodcast.org IG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

The 58th annual Chicago International Film Festival closes out the fall fest season with screenings of highly anticipated titles from Sarah Polley, Rian Johnson, Martin McDonagh, Park Chan-wook, Noah Baumbach, and others. But with 90+ features playing over CIFF's ten days - many of them available via streaming - there are countless under-the-radar films worth checking out. Adam and Josh highlight some of those titles in their fest preview. Plus, a review of Anna Rose Holmer ("The Fits") and Saela Davis's GOD'S CREATURES, and listeners respond to our request to name the most quotable movie of the '80s. 0:00 - Billboard 1:03 - Preview: Chicago Int'l Film Festival 26:44 - Feedback: Quotable '80s Movies 41:24 - Next Week / Notes  51:09 - Massacre Theatre 59:19 - Review: “God's Creatures" 1:13:19 - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices