Ron Livingston

Summer Movie Sneaks complete list

2013-04-28 00:00:00

The 2013 Summer Movie Preview is a snapshot of films opening through the end of August. Release dates (for Los Angeles) and other details, as compiled by Oliver Gettell, are subject to change. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: Sneaks list: In the...

‘The Conjuring’: Director James Wan channels real-life scares

2013-04-03 18:12:15

Hollywood celebrates David Foster Wallace's 'The Pale King'

2011-04-22 16:34:17

Wednesday's TV Talk Shows

2010-07-27 21:36:35

Thursday's TV Talk Shows

2010-07-28 21:36:08

SIFF's Northwest Connections program focuses on local films

2013-05-12 08:44:01

In addition to "Her Aim Is True," "Barzan" and "Evergreen: The Road to Legalization in Washington," the following films make up the Northwest Connections section of SIFF. Many of these screenings will feature special guests; see http://www.siff.net for...

Valley area actors on screen and behind the scenes all summer long

2013-05-03 02:47:00

At least four Lehigh Valley actors are starring in a half-dozen releases that are among the season's most anticipated movies. Allentown native Amanda Seyfried is starring in the animated "Epic" and the biopic "Lovelace." Freedom High grad Dwayne Johnson...

Film revenues up, state claims

2013-04-12 06:10:00

A robust $184 million was spent by TV and film projects in Illinois last year, a rebound from 2011’s dip to $154 million and beating out 2010’s record high of $161 million, according to numbers released Friday by Gov. Pat Quinn’s office....

'Bitter Buddha': Spotlight's a bit brighter on pair's return

2013-03-14 11:14:00

The last time I spoke with comedian Eddie Pepitone was June, just prior to the world premiere of his movie "The Bitter Buddha" in Chicago, where it screened during the Just For Laughs festival. Nine months and several tour stops later, he and director...

Ryan Page to write and direct Kennedy conspiracy pic 'Dallas in Wonderland': 13th Sign Pictures will fund and produce thriller co-written by Adam Parfrey

2013-01-16 16:30:05

As the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination approaches, the mystery surrounding the murder has inspired another indie movie, as Tommy Alastra and Joe Mundo of 13th Sign Pictures have signed on to finance and produce "Dallas in...

Taking stock of Chicago TV, film

2012-12-20 14:59:00

It was a notable year for Chicago's film and TV industry, both for projects that came — and those that didn't. First, the good news. The city was home to four television series in 2012. That is an unprecedented number. TV, however, is a fickle...

Sundance unveils 2013 competition lineup: Sexuality a major theme in dramatic slate; documentaries, NEXT also announced

2012-11-28 16:30:12

Films devoted to exploring the myriad forms of human sexuality have an unusually prominent place in the 2013 Sundance program, festival director John Cooper noted as he unveiled the fest's competition slates on Wednesday. Citing titles slotted into the U....

Ron Livingston poses at the premiere of "Touchy Feely" during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Park City, Utah.

2013-01-21 11:07:00

With big roles in the upcoming, buzzworthy romantic comedies "Save the Date" and "Bachelorette," Lizzy Caplan could become a huge movie star later in 2012. Which would be far too late.

2012-04-09 00:00:00