Going back home when you're older is never easy, but sometimes that onset of maturity allows you to view your life through a whole new lens. And that seems to be the texture that's part of Alex Beh's upcoming drama "Warren." The director, writer and star of the film tells the tale of young comedian who returns to his hometown, after giving up on making it in the Chicago improv scene. However, it gives him the chance to reconnect with a former flame, and soon he must decide whether to pursue love, or give his career a second chance. And in this exclusive clip from the film, the young man learns how a snowstorm and happenstance brought his mother and father together.Co-starring Sarah Habel, John Heard, Jean Smart, Andrew Santino, Joseph A. Nuñez, Austin Stowell, Greg Hollimon and Bruce Jarchow, "Warren" will have its world premiere at the...
- 1/30/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Stitches Short Film. Mike Eisenberg‘s Stitches (2012) short film stars Steffan Argus, Art Fox, Greg Hollimon, Rachel Sledd, and Jennifer Sall. Stitches‘ plot synopsis: “Sam and his grandfather are best friends. When his grandfather passes away suddenly, Sam must come to terms with the loss, doing so through their mutual love of baseball.” High-end short [...]
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- 7/1/2012
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Chicago – Director Jack C. Newell ended up meeting one of his great collaborators while taking classes at Columbia College Chicago. His future filmmaking partner turned out to not be a fellow peer, but his teacher, Ron Falzone. Together, they made the acclaimed short, “Typing,” about two Hollywood screenwriters whose brainstorming session draws inspiration from the clacking of typewriter keys in the next room.
Newell and Falzone’s first feature effort is “Close Quarters,” an endearing and insightful collection of parallel vignettes set in a Chicago coffee shop. Baristas Abby (Erica Unger) and Barry (Seth Unger) flirt with the possibility of long-term romance while observing the dysfunctional relationships of their customers. Two friends, Patrick (Tj Jagodowski) and Olivia (Kate Duffy), chat upstairs while their respective partners, Dina (Holly Laurent) and Cary (Dave Pasquesi), make love in the downstairs bathroom. An estranged couple (Susan Messing and Jim Carlson) argue over Skype while...
Newell and Falzone’s first feature effort is “Close Quarters,” an endearing and insightful collection of parallel vignettes set in a Chicago coffee shop. Baristas Abby (Erica Unger) and Barry (Seth Unger) flirt with the possibility of long-term romance while observing the dysfunctional relationships of their customers. Two friends, Patrick (Tj Jagodowski) and Olivia (Kate Duffy), chat upstairs while their respective partners, Dina (Holly Laurent) and Cary (Dave Pasquesi), make love in the downstairs bathroom. An estranged couple (Susan Messing and Jim Carlson) argue over Skype while...
- 5/9/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
G’day Zoners! I don’t know about you, but I am still stuck in a post Ben & Jerry’s brain freeze of joy. Only Stephen could make chocolate coated potato chips and salty caramel swirl sound tasty. But I digress. In this week’s Six Degrees round-up; “Earth (The Audio Book)” receives more award nominations, Kristen Schaal features in a new “The National’s” film clip, Jimmy Fallon appears at The Paley Center, Allison Silverman appears on “This American Life”, and Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart and Lewis Black are to be featured in Comedy Central’s tribute to the late Greg Giraldo.
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
“Earth (The AudioBook)” has been nominated for an Audie Award in the “Humour” Category.
John Oliver (Correspondant/Writer)
The second season of “John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show” premiere’s on Thursday, March 24th.John talks to the Houtson...
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
“Earth (The AudioBook)” has been nominated for an Audie Award in the “Humour” Category.
John Oliver (Correspondant/Writer)
The second season of “John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show” premiere’s on Thursday, March 24th.John talks to the Houtson...
- 3/12/2011
- by Katt
- No Fact Zone
Movieside's Music Box Massacre 5 comes to Chicago's Historic Music Box Theatre on October 10th, and in addition to giving you the full details on the event - Fango's giving away 3 pairs of passes to the annual 24-hour horror event!
Chicago icon Stuart Gordon joins the Music Box Massacre 5 (Oct 10.) screening his Masters Of Horror episode, The Black Cat (starring Jeffrey Combs) which is a fictitious portrayal of Edgar Allan Poe spiraling into madness while writing the classic tale "The Black Cat." In addition, Gordon's Re-animator and From Beyond will be screened.
In addition to having Stuart appear - Chicago residents Tim Kazurinski (Saturday Night Live, Shakes the Clown) and Greg Holliman (Strangers with Candy) will be reading poetry selections from Edgar Allan Poe's work.
Here's the full details on what you can expect at Music Box Massacre 5:
24-hours-of-horror-movie-Madness!!! October 10, 2009
Music Box Theatre | 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, Il 60613 | 1.773.871.6604 | Noon 'til Noon!
Chicago icon Stuart Gordon joins the Music Box Massacre 5 (Oct 10.) screening his Masters Of Horror episode, The Black Cat (starring Jeffrey Combs) which is a fictitious portrayal of Edgar Allan Poe spiraling into madness while writing the classic tale "The Black Cat." In addition, Gordon's Re-animator and From Beyond will be screened.
In addition to having Stuart appear - Chicago residents Tim Kazurinski (Saturday Night Live, Shakes the Clown) and Greg Holliman (Strangers with Candy) will be reading poetry selections from Edgar Allan Poe's work.
Here's the full details on what you can expect at Music Box Massacre 5:
24-hours-of-horror-movie-Madness!!! October 10, 2009
Music Box Theatre | 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, Il 60613 | 1.773.871.6604 | Noon 'til Noon!
- 9/22/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
- Fangoria
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