chicago international film fest October 9, 2009 from Slumdog Millionaire and Reservoir Dogs to Scorsese, Fassbinder, Wenders, and Herzog…. The Chicago International Film Festival has showcased the brightest and boldest new films and filmmakers, right here in Chicago since1964, in effort to “to discover and present new filmmakers to Chicago, and to acknowledge and award these filmmakers for their artistry!” and now, because I love this festival so much, and love that you support art & culture in chicago w/me by reading this blog, I would like to share tickets with you! Just comment below about what you would like to see, and will pick as many of you as I can of you to attend on me! if haven’t been, you must! I mean, for 45 years, this has been North America’s oldest competitive international film festival always discovering a number of talents exposing audiences to a world of film previously unavailable to Chicago… highlighting feature films, directors, documentaries,… from an array of regions around the world, emphasizing a diversity of voices and perspectives… making it a unique Chicago treasure that is fun, informational, & full of diversity… which I am so proud of! For more info, visit http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/ and hope to see you there! from Slumdog Millionaire and Reservoir Dogs to Scorsese, Fassbinder, Wenders, and Herzog…. The Chicago International Film Festival has showcased the brightest and boldest new films and filmmakers, right here in Chicago since 1964, in effort to “to discover and present new filmmakers to Chicago, and to acknowledge and award these filmmakers for their artistry!” and now, because I love this festival so much, and love that you support art & culture in chicago w/me by reading this blog, I would like to share tickets with you! Just comment below about what you would like to see, and will pick as many of you as I can of you to attend on me! if haven’t been, you must! I mean, for 45 years, this has been North America’s oldest competitive international film festival always discovering a number of talents exposing audiences to a world of film previously unavailable to Chicago… highlighting feature films, directors, documentaries… from an array of regions around the world, emphasizing a diversity of voices and perspectives… making it a unique Chicago treasure that is fun, informational, & full of diversity… which I am so proud of! For more info, visit http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/ and hope to see you there! 17 Responses Jennifer Beedie October 9, 2009 I would love an opportunity to see Chicago Overcoat on the 19th…think it’d be neat to see a chicago movie at the chicago film fest Reply Mike Russell October 9, 2009 Hey Billy, First off, I went to the CIFF for the first time last year, and it was a great experience that all Chicagoans should take advantage of. The access to everyone from Hollywood’s elite to up and coming international film makers makes this one of the most exciting few weeks every year in Chicago. This year I’m definitely looking forward to “Antichrist.” I recently saw the preview and goog go does it look terrifying. But in a good way. Lars Von Trier is a master at making the audience feel as uncomfortable as possible. I deffinitely am going to try to check this film out, but If you have any extra tickets to this one that you can spare, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Billy, Mike Russell Reply Mike Russell October 9, 2009 Hey Billy, First off, I went to the CIFF for the first time last year, and it was a great experience that all Chicagoans should take advantage of. The access to everyone from Hollywood’s elite to up and coming international film makers makes this one of the most exciting few weeks every year in Chicago. This year I’m definitely looking forward to “Antichrist.” I recently saw the preview and good god does it look terrifying. But in a good way. Lars Von Trier is a master at making the audience feel as uncomfortable as possible. I deffinitely am going to try to check this film out, but If you have any extra tickets to this one that you can spare, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Billy, Mike Russell Reply J'nai Gaither October 9, 2009 I have been trying to go to this fest for the longest time. I’d love to see: Red Cliff; Air Doll;Women in Trouble; The Maid; The House of the Devil; An Education; Cropsey; Rain; The Be All End All; Precious; Mammoth; Backyard; Who’s Afraid of the Wolf; Prank; A WOman’s Way; The Revenant; Coffin Rock; The Yellow Hankerchief; Mary and Max; Against the Current; The Young Victoria; Reply Clifton D. October 10, 2009 I am undoubtedly IN LOVE with Chicago and the ENDLESS list of things/activities/places/attractions/people it has to offer! Being an actor with unparalleled respect for the medium, I must say that I am sooo STOKED for the Chicago Film Festival!!! I love the way such an INCREDIBLE Art form is manifested into a visual explanation for our mind’s infinite inquisitions!!! The Talent, the EXPRESSION, THE PASSION all perfectly compacted into a film custom tailored with exquisite detail JUST for our liking! (*Sigh) LOL!! Unfortunately having missed Uma Thurman’s “Motherhood”, I am particularly excited to see “Precious:”. I have been anxiously buzzing around reading all that I can about the film while living vicariously through only what my mind can fathom…! (*Sad Face) 8-( -CLiff- Clifton D. http://www.facebook.com/CAAJDJ http://www.twitter.com/CAAJDJ Reply Jennifer Hedrick October 10, 2009 Hi Billy! Welcome home! Its nice to have you back! My best friend (who’s an actress) and I would love tickets to see Women in Trouble! It looks like a great movie! Reply Manny B October 12, 2009 Thanks for the invite. I probally see just as many movies all year rolled into a week for this festival. Reply shira October 12, 2009 Dying for a passport! Reply Laura October 12, 2009 BILLY!!! I’ve never been to the Chicago International Film Festival but I’ve always heard how amazing it is! I’m actually in a class right now where we are talking about international films & it just makes me want to go more!! Everyone always says that you need to go at least once..& I’m REALLY hoping this can be my opportunity! There really is no film in particular that I want to see, but I’d definitely love to get at as many as I can! Reply tim October 12, 2009 I’d like to see just about anything! I haven’t been to a film festival since college (when I was studying film/television) and would love to see some quality independent movies… Reply Maria E Lopez October 12, 2009 Hi Billy! I think this is a great way to expand our horizons! I would love to go see Spanish, Italian or Latin American movies! Thanks for the opportunity! Maria Reply James Townsend October 12, 2009 I love film festivals and after living in chicago for 6 years I’m quite shocked at myself for not even once going to the festival! I’d love to see Antichrist or An Education if possible. Reply Joan Murphy October 12, 2009 Looks like some outstanding competition this year. I would really like to see Precious, Storm, Chicago Overcoat, Bellamy, Eyes Wide Open, Girls on the Wall,Lovely Still, No Hard Feelings, and anything else until my eyeballs fall out. What an exciting lineup of films! Reply Barbara Scott October 12, 2009 Hey achicagothing.com, I am a student who has a FULLLLLY packed class schedule! Being a ‘THEATER MAJOR’ I’ve ALWAYS wanted to attend this event, but school and work have ALWAYS stopped me! Just recently I’ve been blessed enough to have everything positively change around for me and I want to experience all that the INCREDIBLE World Famous land of Chicago has to offer! I’ve practically lived vicariously through others with these trademark Chicago experiences, but this time I finally can experience it for MYSELF! There are four movies that I am dying to see (Anti-Christ, Mississippi Demand, Precious, and The Maid). Words literally cannot begin to describe my EXCITEMENT!!!!! OMG!! I just realized I’m soo anxious/nervous that I’m fidgeting..Lol!!! 😎 Reply Daniel R. October 12, 2009 Hi Billy, i was wondering if you would have tickets for the movie Precious either on Wenesday or Friday Night for me, my aunt and her boyfriend. We are really excited about the movie and would like to see it in the festival. Thanks, Danny Reply debra Strazz October 12, 2009 I want to see anything except the few that I have on a list called “what not to see at the film fest.” I will not name them and there are many more on my “movies that don’t suck” list. I just need tix. xoxo Reply Shiraz October 13, 2009 Wow, there are so many movies to pick from. As a film enthusiast (and a grad of the NY Film Academy) there are so many that I’d want to see! In particular, “My Neighbor My Killer” seems fascinating. Chicago Overcoat…let’s just say Armand Assante NEEDS a comeback and it looks good! No Hard Feelings is a period piece that has promise, and the House of the Devil seems like good old fashioned ’80s horror fun! So yeah…lots of great movies to see! Reply Leave a Reply to Mike Russell Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Jennifer Beedie October 9, 2009 I would love an opportunity to see Chicago Overcoat on the 19th…think it’d be neat to see a chicago movie at the chicago film fest Reply
Mike Russell October 9, 2009 Hey Billy, First off, I went to the CIFF for the first time last year, and it was a great experience that all Chicagoans should take advantage of. The access to everyone from Hollywood’s elite to up and coming international film makers makes this one of the most exciting few weeks every year in Chicago. This year I’m definitely looking forward to “Antichrist.” I recently saw the preview and goog go does it look terrifying. But in a good way. Lars Von Trier is a master at making the audience feel as uncomfortable as possible. I deffinitely am going to try to check this film out, but If you have any extra tickets to this one that you can spare, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Billy, Mike Russell Reply
Mike Russell October 9, 2009 Hey Billy, First off, I went to the CIFF for the first time last year, and it was a great experience that all Chicagoans should take advantage of. The access to everyone from Hollywood’s elite to up and coming international film makers makes this one of the most exciting few weeks every year in Chicago. This year I’m definitely looking forward to “Antichrist.” I recently saw the preview and good god does it look terrifying. But in a good way. Lars Von Trier is a master at making the audience feel as uncomfortable as possible. I deffinitely am going to try to check this film out, but If you have any extra tickets to this one that you can spare, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Billy, Mike Russell Reply
J'nai Gaither October 9, 2009 I have been trying to go to this fest for the longest time. I’d love to see: Red Cliff; Air Doll;Women in Trouble; The Maid; The House of the Devil; An Education; Cropsey; Rain; The Be All End All; Precious; Mammoth; Backyard; Who’s Afraid of the Wolf; Prank; A WOman’s Way; The Revenant; Coffin Rock; The Yellow Hankerchief; Mary and Max; Against the Current; The Young Victoria; Reply
Clifton D. October 10, 2009 I am undoubtedly IN LOVE with Chicago and the ENDLESS list of things/activities/places/attractions/people it has to offer! Being an actor with unparalleled respect for the medium, I must say that I am sooo STOKED for the Chicago Film Festival!!! I love the way such an INCREDIBLE Art form is manifested into a visual explanation for our mind’s infinite inquisitions!!! The Talent, the EXPRESSION, THE PASSION all perfectly compacted into a film custom tailored with exquisite detail JUST for our liking! (*Sigh) LOL!! Unfortunately having missed Uma Thurman’s “Motherhood”, I am particularly excited to see “Precious:”. I have been anxiously buzzing around reading all that I can about the film while living vicariously through only what my mind can fathom…! (*Sad Face) 8-( -CLiff- Clifton D. http://www.facebook.com/CAAJDJ http://www.twitter.com/CAAJDJ Reply
Jennifer Hedrick October 10, 2009 Hi Billy! Welcome home! Its nice to have you back! My best friend (who’s an actress) and I would love tickets to see Women in Trouble! It looks like a great movie! Reply
Manny B October 12, 2009 Thanks for the invite. I probally see just as many movies all year rolled into a week for this festival. Reply
Laura October 12, 2009 BILLY!!! I’ve never been to the Chicago International Film Festival but I’ve always heard how amazing it is! I’m actually in a class right now where we are talking about international films & it just makes me want to go more!! Everyone always says that you need to go at least once..& I’m REALLY hoping this can be my opportunity! There really is no film in particular that I want to see, but I’d definitely love to get at as many as I can! Reply
tim October 12, 2009 I’d like to see just about anything! I haven’t been to a film festival since college (when I was studying film/television) and would love to see some quality independent movies… Reply
Maria E Lopez October 12, 2009 Hi Billy! I think this is a great way to expand our horizons! I would love to go see Spanish, Italian or Latin American movies! Thanks for the opportunity! Maria Reply
James Townsend October 12, 2009 I love film festivals and after living in chicago for 6 years I’m quite shocked at myself for not even once going to the festival! I’d love to see Antichrist or An Education if possible. Reply
Joan Murphy October 12, 2009 Looks like some outstanding competition this year. I would really like to see Precious, Storm, Chicago Overcoat, Bellamy, Eyes Wide Open, Girls on the Wall,Lovely Still, No Hard Feelings, and anything else until my eyeballs fall out. What an exciting lineup of films! Reply
Barbara Scott October 12, 2009 Hey achicagothing.com, I am a student who has a FULLLLLY packed class schedule! Being a ‘THEATER MAJOR’ I’ve ALWAYS wanted to attend this event, but school and work have ALWAYS stopped me! Just recently I’ve been blessed enough to have everything positively change around for me and I want to experience all that the INCREDIBLE World Famous land of Chicago has to offer! I’ve practically lived vicariously through others with these trademark Chicago experiences, but this time I finally can experience it for MYSELF! There are four movies that I am dying to see (Anti-Christ, Mississippi Demand, Precious, and The Maid). Words literally cannot begin to describe my EXCITEMENT!!!!! OMG!! I just realized I’m soo anxious/nervous that I’m fidgeting..Lol!!! 😎 Reply
Daniel R. October 12, 2009 Hi Billy, i was wondering if you would have tickets for the movie Precious either on Wenesday or Friday Night for me, my aunt and her boyfriend. We are really excited about the movie and would like to see it in the festival. Thanks, Danny Reply
debra Strazz October 12, 2009 I want to see anything except the few that I have on a list called “what not to see at the film fest.” I will not name them and there are many more on my “movies that don’t suck” list. I just need tix. xoxo Reply
Shiraz October 13, 2009 Wow, there are so many movies to pick from. As a film enthusiast (and a grad of the NY Film Academy) there are so many that I’d want to see! In particular, “My Neighbor My Killer” seems fascinating. Chicago Overcoat…let’s just say Armand Assante NEEDS a comeback and it looks good! No Hard Feelings is a period piece that has promise, and the House of the Devil seems like good old fashioned ’80s horror fun! So yeah…lots of great movies to see! Reply
