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TV Review: FOX’s ‘Sons of Tucson’ Decent But Unmemorable
Submitted by BrianTT on March 13, 2010 - 6:17pmCHICAGO – Tyler Labine’s lead character on the new FOX sitcom “Sons of Tucson” is not exactly the same as his ‘Sock’ from the tragically canceled “Reaper” but the two could easily be brothers. They have so much in common in their style and delivery that one almost wishes this was a true “Reaper” spin-off just so Ray Wise could make a guest appearance in the future. At least then I’d tune again. Now I’m not so sure.
Interview: Jay Baruchel, Nate Torrence on ‘She’s Out of My League’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 12, 2010 - 5:24pmCHICAGO – Jay Baruchel and Nate Torrence, two of the leads of the romantic comedy “She’s Out of My League” dropped by Chicago recently to talk about their new film that has been compared to both “The Hangover” and the work of Judd Apatow. Candid, charismatic, and very funny in person, Baruchel and Torrence are the kind of interview subjects that make this job easy.
Lack of Clear Vision, Viewpoint Handcuffs ‘The Art of the Steal’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 12, 2010 - 4:47pmCHICAGO – Remember the golden rule? Those who have the gold makes the rules. An illustration of this point is in the new documentary “The Art of the Steal,” a stark reminder of territorial power regarding a valuable art collection.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ Finds the Provocateur in Top Form
Submitted by mattmovieman on March 12, 2010 - 12:24pmCHICAGO – No contemporary filmmaker has mastered the art of opinionated cinema better than Michael Moore. He doesn’t pretend to be fair and balanced, and he doesn’t claim to have all the answers. He’s more interested in raising questions that sorely need to be addressed and debated. There are few things more American than the act of questioning a system that most people have taken for granted.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 ‘Mother’ Chicago Passes From Award-Winning Director of ‘The Host’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 12, 2010 - 11:28amCHICAGO – In our latest murder mystery edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of “Mother” from the award-winning director of “The Host”!
Robert Pattinson Anchors the Forgettable ‘Remember Me’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 12, 2010 - 9:52amCHICAGO – The hottest actor of the moment, smoldering Robert Pattinson, gets the opportunity to ditch the “Twilight” fangs and sink his teeth into a drama about New York City and the splintering factions of family in “Remember Me.”
13th Annual EU Film Festival Highlights, Week Two: ‘I Am Love,’ ‘Bluebeard’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 11, 2010 - 4:15pmCHICAGO – We’re back with week two of the 13th Annual EU Film Festival at the Siskel Film Center, one of the best film events of the year in the Windy City. If you missed part one of our coverage, and want to relive highlights of last week, check it out here. On to week two…
Interview: Director Don Argott Chronicles ‘The Art of the Steal’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 11, 2010 - 12:37pmCHICAGO – “The Art of the Steal” is a very telling title. The “art” refers to a multi-billion dollar cache in Philadelphia and the “steal” refers to the powerful government, societal and territorial forces that desire the art. Director Don Argott made the documentary.
DVD Review: Second Season of USA Network’s ‘In Plain Sight’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 11, 2010 - 12:18pmCHICAGO – “In Plain Sight” has not really built the loyal following of other basic cable shows like “Burn Notice” or “The Closer” and I wish the show would try harder to live up to its potential but it’s still wildy entertaining and features one of the better TV actress performances from Mary McCormack.
Video Game Review: Truly Remarkable Action of ‘Battlefield: Bad Company 2’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 11, 2010 - 11:50amCHICAGO – If you notice that your multiplayer maps in “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” have been a little emptier lately it’s because everyone has picked up their weaponry and marched over to “Battlefield: Bad Company 2,” one of the best shooters ever released and a title that nearly everyone who has ever enjoyed an FPS will be playing through 2010 and beyond.
Blu-Ray Review: Absolutely Awful ‘Old Dogs’ With John Travolta, Robin Williams
Submitted by BrianTT on March 11, 2010 - 11:34amCHICAGO – Culturally insensitive, disgusting, violent, vile, and shockingly unfunny, “Old Dogs” is the kind of embarrassment for which stars, writers, and directors should be forced to do community service. If someone delivered a product this awful to you at a restaurant, you wouldn’t have to pay for it and you could probably sue. Those of you who paid to see it in theaters, should consider a class action case. The rest of you should just avoid it like you would a dog turd on the sidewalk.
Trailer For ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ With Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart
Submitted by BrianTT on March 11, 2010 - 10:41amCHICAGO – The first trailer for “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” the highly anticipated sequel to “Twilight” and “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” premiered online this morning and will be attached to “Remember Me” with Robert Pattinson tomorrow and we’ve got it for you.
Anderson Cooper Wants to Hear From HollywoodChicago.com Readers For Friday’s ‘LIVE! with Regis and Kelly’!
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 10, 2010 - 11:24pmCHICAGO – Anderson Cooper will be filling in for Regis Philbin as a co-host with Kelly Ripa on this Friday morning’s “LIVE! with Regis and Kelly” on ABC. HollywoodChicago.com readers have a unique opportunity to help shape the broadcast on the topic of education reform!