audio by year 2008

Interview: ‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’ Writer Holly Black

CHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com publisher Adam Fendelman has interviewed “The Spiderwick Chronicles” writer and co-executive producer Holly Black about her first feature-film fantasy adaptation, why she loves fairies so much and how she developed the film’s unique characters.

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Interview: ‘Young@Heart’ Director Stephen Walker

CHICAGO – “Young@Heart” director Stephen Walker speaks with HollywoodChicago.com critic Patrick McDonald about his journey to make the documentary including his decisions about the look, character and essence of the senior-citizen choral group members profiled in the film.

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26:04 minutes (23.87 MB)

Interview: ‘Standard Operating Procedure’ Director Errol Morris Reveal Filming Trade Secret

CHICAGO – “Standard Operating Procedure” director Errol Morris reveals a trade secret about filming interview subjects in this audio segment from our April 15, 2008 HollywoodChicago.com interview.

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3:13 minutes (2.95 MB)

HollywoodChicago.com Podcast, Episode 1: Staff Debates Summer Blockbusters ‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘Wanted,’ ‘WALL-E,’ More

CHICAGO – In the inaugural HollywoodChicago.com podcast, staffers Adam Fendelman, Dustin Levell, Patrick McDonald and Lauren Fendelman debate and make predictions about 2008’s summer blockbuster films. This podcast is approximately 24 minutes in length.

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24:34 minutes (22.49 MB)

HollywoodChicago.com Podcast, Episode 2: ‘WALL-E,’ ‘Wanted,’ ‘The Love Guru,’ ‘Get Smart,’ Top 100 New Classics

CHICAGO – In episode two of the HollywoodChicago.com podcast, our staffers discuss the blockbusters “WALL-E” and “Wanted,” which both open on Friday.

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32:12 minutes (29.49 MB)

HollywoodChicago.com Podcast, Episode 3: ‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army,’ DC Comics vs. Marvel Comics, Oscar Talk

CHICAGO – In episode three of the HollywoodChicago.com podcast, staffers Adam Fendelman, Dustin Levell, Patrick McDonald and Lauren Fendelman discuss “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” (which opened on Friday), DC Comics

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21:46 minutes (19.94 MB)

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THEATER, TV, DVD & BLU-RAY REVIEWS

  • Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

    CHICAGO – The Blu-Ray Round Up is back with two HD music releases, a beloved holiday movie from a director with a new comedy on the horizon (Richard Curtis, “Pirate Radio”), and a release that’s a must-own for fans of one of the most popular shows of the ’00s. This informative column is designed to let you know synopsis, technical specs, and features for titles that may have slipped under your radar. Pick your favorite.

  • The Taking of Pelham 123

    CHICAGO – When a New York subway dispatcher finds himself locked in a tense battle of the wits with a deranged criminal onboard Pelham 123, he’s offered this bit of advice from a seasoned hostage negotiator: don’t enter his world. The same warning could be issued to viewers intent on entering the world of Tony Scott.

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