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CIFF 2019: The Apollo, The Torch
A report on two of the closing films of CIFF.
Peter Sobczynski is a contributor to eFilmcritic.com and Magill's Cinema Annual and can be heard weekly on the nationally syndicated "Mancow's Morning Madhouse" radio show.
His work has also been seen in such places as the Daily Herald, playboy.com and NYFA.org and he has contributed to the upcoming book "World Film Locations: Chicago."
He saw his first movie ("Dumbo") at the age of three and hasn't stopped talking about them since. His favorite film is "Buckaroo Banzai," his favorite director is Brian De Palma and his favorite actors are Dick Miller and Nastassja Kinski.
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A report on two of the closing films of CIFF.
An interview with Francois Ozon.
An extensive preview of the films being shown at the 55th annual Chicago International Film Festival.
A tribute to Robert Forster.
An article about The Fugitive returning to Chicago's Music Box Theatre for the venue's 90th anniversary.
An interview with Tom Skerritt on the 40th anniversary of Alien.
One of the more singular moviegoing experiences that I can recall attending.
The famed director of Romeo & Juliet, La Traviata, Jesus of Nazareth and more passed away this weekend at the age of 96.
A look back at the films that complement Bob Dylan's groundbreaking work as a singer and songwriter.
A report on the third day of Ebertfest, which included an Oscar-nominated drama and a newly restored 1982 film.
