News Archive
September 9, 2020
World Premiere of Belushi to Open 56th Chicago International Film Festival
Festival News
We’re excited to announce the World Premiere of Belushi to open the 56th Chicago International Film Festival! In a hybrid format, with both virtual and drive-in screenings, the 56th Chicago …
July 22, 2020
Sound Design Virtual Panel: More Questions Answered
Festival News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiDs4TQ2IXg Stream our July 14 virtual panel discussion on sound design above. On July 14, the Chicago International Film Festival’s Industry Days and the Chicago Film Office hosted the virtual …
July 22, 2020
#56Films to Stream: My Own Private Idaho (1991)
56 Films
My Own Private Idaho is streaming now on The Criterion Channel. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are …
July 15, 2020
#56Films to Stream: The Piano (1993)
56 Films
Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from each year of the Festival that …
July 13, 2020
#56Films to Stream: Morvern Callar (2002)
56 Films
Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from each year of the Festival that …
July 7, 2020
#56Films to Stream: A Screaming Man (2010)
56 Films
Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from each year of the Festival that …
July 2, 2020
Take a Dip Into These Streaming Summer Movies
Festival News
Moonrise Kingdom (2012) With 4th of July weekend approaching, we have decided to take a look back at some of our favorite films and ask: “What movie makes you think …
July 1, 2020
#56Films to Stream: Marketa Lazarova (1971)
56 Films
Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from each year of the Festival that …
June 30, 2020
Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie: La Scarola and Casino
Dinner and a Movie
L: La Scarola; C: Sharon Stone on La Scarola’s famed dining room wall; R: Casino Welcome to Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie! Each week for #TakeoutTuesday, we will collaborate with …
June 29, 2020
#56Films to Stream: An Oversimplification of Her Beauty (2012)
56 Films
Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from each year of the Festival that …
June 24, 2020
#56Films to Stream: Brooklyn Bridge (1981)
56 Films
Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are looking at past selections from each year of the Festival that …
June 23, 2020
Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie: Farm Bar Edgewater and Charlotte’s Web
Dinner and a Movie
L: Farm Bar’s Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich; R: Charlottes Web (1973) Welcome to Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie! Each week for #TakeoutTuesday, we will collaborate with one of our Hot Spots …
June 22, 2020
#56Films to Stream: Funny Games (1997)
56 Films
Funny Games is streaming on the Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Given the current recommendation to stay home and practice social distancing, we at the Chicago International Film Festival are …
June 18, 2020
Celebrate Pride Month With These Films Streaming Now
Festival News
Rafiki (2018) Celebrate Pride this month and all year long with this selection of past LGBTQ+ themed selections from the Chicago International Film Festival, including many Out-Look Q-Hugo Award winners, …
June 17, 2020
Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie: Yoshi’s Cafe and Spirited Away
Dinner and a Movie
L: Yoshi’s Cafe menu items; R: Spirited Away Welcome to Dinner and a (Streaming) Movie! Each week for #TakeoutTuesday, we will collaborate with one of our Hot Spots restaurant partners …
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