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Editor Stacy Peterson and her gift for authenticity

By Colin Costello Jul 27, 2020 0 Comment

We have run many stories about post house Cut+Run. One editor, on their talented roster, who always stands out to us is Stacy Peterson. Stacy has demonstrated time and time aga...

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Jay Nelson on ‘Da 5 Bloods’ short documentary

By Colin Costello Jul 6, 2020 0 Comment

Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods is enjoying a spectacular run on Netflix. The film, currently at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, is about four African American vets who battle the forces of ma...

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Growing up and blowing up: meet DJ’s Amira and Kayla

By Katharin Mraz May 27, 2020 0 Comment

As we close Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we look toward the next generation, and consider how diversity affects the world they’ll grow up in. It’s alwa...

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Erica Milsom talks about her Pixar SparkShort ‘Loop’

By Reel 360 May 1, 2020 0 Comment

With much of the world focused on the current coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic during April it was often overlooked that the month was also the global celebration of autism accept...

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Kantemir Balagov, Director of Russian film, ‘Beanpole’

By Colin Costello Jan 18, 2020 0 Comment

28-year-old Russian director Kantemir Balagov’s powerful new film Beanpole is a haunting piece of work that has stayed with me long after watching it at last year's AFI. T...

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Christian Meoli, Camilla Jackson talk Arena Cinelounge

By Colin Costello Dec 3, 2019 0 Comment

From the moment you enter Hollywood's Arena Cinelounge, you can tell you've transported yourself to a haven for cinephiles created by cinephiles. From its stellar, state-of-t...

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Interview: Taking off with Bottle Rocket Media

By Daniel Patton Nov 14, 2019 0 Comment

Chicago video content agency Bottle Rocket Media fuels traditional expertise with DIY spirit. Guided by a pair of visionaries who met while working at the Oprah Winfrey Show, t...

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Jonathan Wolf, Managing Director AFM

By Colin Costello Oct 24, 2019 0 Comment

As much as we in the news, are supposed to remain objective and not play favorites, there are some things admittedly, that we at Reel 360 and Reel Chicago get really stoked to c...

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Directing duo Berk & Olsen on new film ‘Villains’

By Colin Costello Sep 19, 2019 0 Comment

What if antiheroes Clarence Worley and Alabama Whitman from Tony Scott's classic True Romance stumbled across Mickey and Mallory Knox from Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers? ...

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Director Jeff Chan’s ‘Plus One’

By Colin Costello Jun 15, 2019 0 Comment

Heard of director, Jeff Chan? If not, you will very soon. The LA-based writer/director/producer's first feature Plus One premiered in select theaters and On Demand Friday. ...

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‘The Tale’s’ writer/director Jennifer Fox

By Colin Costello Apr 26, 2019 0 Comment

Documentary Filmmaker talks to Reel Chicago before her twice Emmy-nominated film The Tale plays tomorrow at Gene Siskel Film Center This Saturday, acclaimed writer/director...

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Max Jenkins gets “Lost in Space” as Will Robinson

By Colin Costello May 5, 2018 0 Comment

Exclusive interview with the cast member of the Netflix's series premiering today At 12-years-old, one can't really say Lincoln Square resident Max Jenkins has had a long and s...

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Glad & FCB launch a Kitchen Keynote with Angela Kinsey August 14, 2020

This afternoon, Angela Kinsey from The Office announces Glad ForceFlex Plus in a Kitchen Keynote that’s guaranteed to keep you entertained for 8 full minutes. Similar to Apple, Microsoft and other Silicon Valley Tech Titans, Glad has an innovation to be proud of. So, the brand decided to go big and launch its “greatest innovation […]

City of Chicago to Assess Memorials and Monuments August 14, 2020

The City of Chicago announced a racial healing and historical reckoning project to assess the memorials, monuments and other art across Chicago. The project will grapple with the often unacknowledged – or forgotten – history associated with the City’s various municipal art collections, and will provide a vehicle to address the hard truths of Chicago’s racial […]

Michael B Jordan’s 61rst Street is on campus at Cinespace August 14, 2020

Chicago Cinespace Film Studios‘ president, Alex Pissios has confirmed that the Michael B Jordan AMC drama series 61rst Street is on campus and they will begin shooting in 2021. 61st Street, which has been ordered as a two-season television event series with eight episodes per season, is a propulsive courtroom drama that follows Moses Johnson, a […]

Court TV to cover trials of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery August 14, 2020

Court TV to cover trials involving George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Robert Durst, R. Kelly & more in months ahead. Court TV, the only multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials, today at the 2020 summer press tour unveiled the cases and […]

The Brewing Irish are partnering with the Fighting Irish August 14, 2020

While this may not be the launch moment we planned for, when a partnership nearly two centuries in the making comes together, it’s a reminder that history’s best teams are built over time. Guinness is proud to announce it is now a partner and Official Beer of Notre Dame Fighting Irish Alumni and Fans, a group […]

Boathouse Agency X Studio makes the Inc. 5000 List August 14, 2020

Inc. magazine today revealed that The Boathouse Agency x Studio is No. 1,223 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The Boathouse Agency x Studio started with CEO/Founder Aram Rappaport cold calling clients from his 150 square foot bedroom in Manhattan four years ago. “I was on a mission to change the […]

#Act4Impact fundraiser hosted by Queen Latifah August 14, 2020

The American Lung Association announced its first–ever livestream fundraising benefit, #Act4Impact, to be hosted by Queen Latifah on September 26, 2020. The money raised will go towards defeating COVID-19 and decreasing health disparities by supporting and safeguarding lung health, particularly in underserved communities. As coronavirus spreads deeper across America, the pandemic has shined a spotlight on the health disparities within […]

Gary Sinise to receive LMGI Humanitarian Award August 12, 2020

Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Gary Sinise will receive the esteemed Humanitarian Award from the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) at the 7th Annual LMGI Awards. Celebrating the theme “2020 Vision: We See It First,” the 2020 Awards will honor the exemplary commitment that Sinise and his foundation have made to give back to those who sacrifice for our nation and create a […]

Leo Burnett and the United Nations agree to ‘Do Nothing’ August 12, 2020

Leo Burnett Chicago’s newest pro bono work for the United Nations 12th Global Goal centres around responsible consumption and production, and how the best way to accomplish this is by doing nothing. The campaign showcases comedians David Cross, Gilbert Gottfried, Bridget Everett and more as they urge the audience to do their part in doing […]

Gardner’s ‘Long Ride Home’ plays Bentonville Fest August 12, 2020

Charles Andrew Gardner’s Long Ride Home will compete for Best Short Film this week at Academy Award® winner Geena Davis’ Bentonville Film Festival. In the powerful short film, Long Ride Home, Brandon is an affluent African-American who has climbed the ladder to success, resenting anyone not willing to put in the same amount of discipline. However, his perspective in […]