You love movies. Ever given any thought to making one of your own? It’s not as hard as you think. Or…at least there are lots of opportunities out there that you can get your feet wet with. Here are just a few that The Take Three wants you to look into. 1. Chicago Film Race 2009. [...]
Posts from ‘July, 2009’
Jul 29
Five questions for Cari Callis
This week, The Take Three spoke with Cari Callis, a screenwriting professor at Columbia College here in Chicago. Listen to the full audio interview, or read the transcript below. The Take Three: The Take Three is very happy today to be speaking with Cari Callis, screenwriting area coordinator in Columbia College Chicago’s School of Media [...]
Jul 29
Chicago: Meet Quentin Tarantino. But don’t forget your $200 tickets.
Big news for Chicago film buffs this morning: You get to meet Quentin Tarantino– so long as you’ve got 200 bucks. Cinema/Chicago, the 45th Chicago International Film Festival and The Weinstein Company/Universal Pictures are teaming up to celebrate the director’s career next month at the AMC River East near Navy Pier. The August 18 event [...]
Jul 28
Countdown to the weekend… (And new movie Friday)
Mind already on the weekend? Us too. Never fear: The blockbusters roll in every weekend when it’s summer, and this one will be no exception. Grab your favorite guy or gal, and prepare for Friday date night now– but be a good date and check out these online reviews first.
Jul 28
Largest Hollywood prop shop goes to auction today
On NPR’s Morning Edition today, an audio interview with Harvey Schwartz, owner of the largest Hollywood prop shop, said that the poor economy has forced his business to go to auction this morning. The story notes: One of the largest movie prop shops in the world is closing. Since the 70s, 20th Century Props has [...]
