Traveling around the country is a huge privilege, but it’s nice to know a short plane ride (or slightly long car ride) can also get me to a terrific fest a few states over, and as a die-hard cinephile, I was elated to attend the 11th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival. This year’s lineup promised an extraordinary experience, and it certainly delivered.
It was a whirlwind four days in the city (I fit in two stage shows while I was there, too! Well, I saw the pre-Broadway premiere of the musical Death Becomes Her twice!), but as I left the beautiful historic Music Box Theatre, I was once again struck by an overwhelming sense of gratitude for these opportunities to experience diverse and thought-provoking selections of films, and in some cases engage with the talented individuals who made them.
If we met during that weekend, hello again, and if we didn’t connect, here’s to next time! I can’t wait to see what they have in store for next year! It’s a must-attend event for movie fans from all genres!
Read my capsule reviews of the titles I screened below:
Fabulous Fleischer Cartoons
KoKo’s Earth Control
Dinah
Snow White
Betty Boop and Grampy
The Mechanical Monster
Popeye the Sailor Meets Ali Baba’s Forty Thieves