They Built it, and They Came
Film Fest 919 In Chapel Hill North Carolina met the pandemic challenge by following a storyline of the Best Picture Academy Award Nominated movie “Field of Dreams.”
Yes, “If you build it, they will come” … Read more
Film Festivals and Events
25 Best Films of the Toronto International Film Festival Ranked of the 46 Offered @TIFF2020
25 Best Films of the Toronto International Film Festival Ranked of the 46 Offered TIFF2020 Award Winners
This year, it was a whirlwind experience to manage the Toronto International Film Festival’s virtual film schedule. Having … Read more
#TIFF-Part 2 Update, Nomadland (R) ★★★★ My Favorite Film, People’s Choice Award H360 Podcast
My favorite film of the festival is “Nomadland,” a drama featuring an outstanding performance by Francis McDormand. She plays a widow who travels in the West, living in her van, attached to no state or … Read more
#TIFF Part 2-Opening Night, American Utopia Hollywood 360 Radio Network Podcast
Hi Carl, tonight I’m going to talk more about the Toronto International Film Festival. I have watched 25 films, and tonight I’ll review four that I think are really great.
First Up-The Opening Night film … Read more
#TIFF-Part 2 Update, Penguin Bloom ★★★½ H360 Podcast
Carl, tonight I’m going to talk more about the Toronto International Film Festival. I have watched 25 films, and tonight I’ll review four that I think are really great.
“Penguin Bloom” stars Naomi Watts, in … Read more
#TIFF-Part 2 Update, MKL/FBI ★★★½ H360 Podcast
Director Sam Pollard presents facts about our government’s FBI that are chilling during the height of Martin Luther King’s rise as a peaceful leader fighting for equality in the United States. Evidence is brought to … Read more
TIFF Tickets on Sale, “One Night in Miami” Hollywood 360 Radio Network Podcast
Hi Carl, I’ve got some great news for you and our listeners!
The Toronto International Film Festival, 2020, has begun, and they are offering 50 movies that people can stream at home. And, if you … Read more
2020 Toronto International Film Festival-15 Buzz-Worthy Films
The 45th Toronto International Film Festival 2020 is underway, with 50 films slated to screen, boasting a program comprised of 46 percent women directors, up from 36 percent last year. Even though the total is … Read more
Jury Member of Indy Shorts International Film Festival is Delighted with Venue Choices
The Midwest’s largest short film festival has made the decision—the show must go on, July 21-26. Congratulations to all filmmakers who represent the best in the industry—more than 3,000 short films were submitted, with 128 … Read more
“Inside the Rain’ ★★★½
The experience of attending college, moving onto campus, and living away from home, without a safety net can be an unsettling event. Imagine what that experience would be like if your son or daughter has … Read more
“Just Keep Swimming” Events, Sarah Interviews Hayden Rolence the Voice of Nemo
Hayden Rolence and Sarah Knight Adamson answer your questions!
Hi everybody, thanks for sending in your questions to Hayden Rolence, the voice of Nemo for our “Just Keep Swimming Event.”
Also, thanks for sending in … Read more
RogerEbert.com ‘Womens Writers Week’ Film Fest 919 Women Hold Key Positions
Meet the women writers of women writers week 2020.
I was truly honored to be part of Roger.Ebert.com’s Women Writers Week, March 9-March 13, 2020. My article highlighted a new Film Festival helmed my… Read more
Critics’ Choice Awards 25th H360 Radio Podcast
As a voting member of the Critics’ Choice Association for the past six years the Red Carpet always has a high anticipation to celebrate the stars who we haven’t seen in a while, reconnect with … Read more
25th Critics’ Choice Awards
Reporting for RogerEbert.com from the Critics’ Choice Awards
My report from the live show on the CW Network is posted to RogerEbert.com. Here’s an excerpt along with a backstage conversation with Renée Zellweger the Best … Read more
Critics’ Choice Awards Live on CW Network Sunday, January 12, 2020 7:00 ET
Eddie Murphy To Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards and Kristen Bell to Receive 4th Annual #SeeHer Award
Check out the gala event live on the CW network Sunday, … Read more
Our Staff’s Best 20 Films of 2019
Sarah Knight Adamson’s Favorite & Top 20 Award Worthy Films of 2019 Starting with Best
*1. Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood *2. The Irishman 3. Bombshell 4. Marriage Story 5. Ford v Ferrari… Read more
Interview: Anthony McCarten “The Two Popes”
Anthony McCarten says, “Finding a Consensus and a Common Ground is the Real Message of The Two Popes“
I spoke with Anthony McCarten screenwriter of “The Two Popes,” after a screening of the film … Read more
Tracy Letts Interview “Ford v Ferrari” and “Little Women” #TIFF
Letts chats about his Chicago theater roots, his writing process, his admiration of Greta Gerwig and his thoughts on why everyone should see “Ford v Ferrari” on the big screen.
Tracy Letts is a name … Read more
The Chicago Film Critics Association Announce 2019 Awards
“Parasite” and “Little Women” Tied—Each with Four Awards
The Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) annual awards dinner held Dec. 14, 2019 gave bragging rights to “Parasite,” and “Little Women.” Director Bong Joon Ho of “Paradise” … Read more
Marriage Story (R) ★★★★ Radio Podcast #FilmFest919
“Marriage Story” is a comedy-drama film or dramadey written and directed by Noah Baumbach. The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver. We view an insightful and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and … Read more
Susan Kelechi Watson Interview, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
Susan Kelechi Watson is known for portraying the ‘calming, voice of reason wife’ of Sterling K. Brown in the Emmy winning television series “This Is Us” she plays a similar role in the heartwarming film, … Read more
“The Irishman” Interviews Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino
“The Irishman” Netflix Press Conference Beverly Hills, California
Broadcast film critics gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel for a luncheon followed by a press conference with Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Al Pacino. When … Read more
“Dolemite is My Name” (R) ★★★★ Radio / #TIFF Exhibit
“Dolemite is My Name” a Biographical Comedy Radio Review and #TIFF Exhibit
I screened “Dolemite” during the Toronto International Film Festival, and I am pleased to say, Eddie Murphy is back in a role … Read more
An Affair to Remember⎼ Attending the 71st Emmy Awards by Alexi Rabin
My original plan for Emmy night was to ‘live-tweet’ from a Beverly Hills hotel restaurant on behalf of Sarah’s Backstage Pass, just like I had done for the Critics’ Choice Awards the past five years.… Read more