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@sarahadamson
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As a journalist, educator, and member of the Chicago Film Critics Association, I review films, interview celebrities, authors, musicians and critique food and restaurants.  I also share this and other information as a weekly radio personality on the talk show, Hollywood 360… on WIND am 560.  A proud Naperville resident for over 30 years, I travel extensively nationally and abroad.
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Johnny Depp stars in "Dark Shadows" Photo Credit: Warner Brothers
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“Dark Shadows” Film Review (PG-13) ★★½ Stars out of 4

Film’s Potential Overshadowed By Dull Script and Lackluster Acting If ever a film lacked focus and uniformity, “Dark Shadows” fits the bill. It also may … Read more ›

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“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (PG-13) Film Review ★★★½ out of 4

Check In to Marigold, You’ll Want an Extended Stay Some say, “Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not the sum … Read more ›

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Ad Art for "Marvel's The Avengers" Photo Credit: Paramount, Disney and Marvel Comics
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"Marvel’s The Avengers" Film Review (PG-13) 3 ½ Stars out of 4

Comic Book Heroes are Marvelous! “Marvel’s The Avengers” is a comic book lover’s ultimate fantasy: witnessing several favorite superheroes together, fighting evil and of course, … Read more ›

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Film Review The Five Year Engagement R ★★½

Remember the popular 90s film “Four Weddings and a Funeral?” In the “Five Year Engagement,” we are presented with four funerals and a wedding − … Read more ›

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Think Like a Man Photo Credit:Raintree Studios
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"Think Like a Man" Film Review (PG-13) ★ ★ ★ out of 4

This One’s a No-Brainer, It Screams Date Night Finally, a romantic comedy with a large, talented, star-studded cast that not only delivers laughs from start … Read more ›

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CIMM – Chicago International Movies and Music Festival Recap

The 4th edition of the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival offered up four days of diverse film selections. Most of the features were paired … Read more ›

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Weinstein Studios Presents a Documentary by Lee Hirsch
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"Bully" Film Review (PG-13) ★ ★ ★ ½ out of 4

Bullied Kids’ Emotional Stability at Risk Every parent is filled with hopes and dreams for their child, but what if, by merely sending that child … Read more ›

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Sam Worthington stars as Perseus in "Wrath of the Titans"
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Review of Wrath of the Titans (PG-13) ★★★ out of 4

Mythical Monsters and Straight-faced Dialogue The ending of “Clash of the Titans” left our hero Perseus (Sam Worthington, Avatar 2010) hard at work fighting a … Read more ›

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Tippi Hedren and Ben Mankiewicz, Ritz Carlton Hotel Chicago Photo Credit: Sarah Adamson
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Interview with Tippi Hedren, star of “The Birds,” and Ben Mankiewicz, host of “Turner Classic Movies”

Tippi Hedren star of "The Birds," was in Chicago with Ben Mankiewicz, host of "Turner Classic Movies," March 27 for a special screening of "The … Read more ›

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Aileen Quinn (star of the 1982 film "Annie")  and fan Lyla Hope Photo Credit: Steve Vukasovic
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"Annie" actress makes appearance at Hollywood Palms to celebrate the film's 30th anniversary

“Annie,” the popular 1982 musical film, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and Hollywood Palms Theater in Naperville celebrated in style. On March 25th they … Read more ›