CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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TV Review: New Version of ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Books a Fine Reworking
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 19, 2010 - 10:59amCHICAGO – Describing Steve McGarrett’s new resume, the Governor of Hawaii intones, “Annapolis, five years Naval Intelligence, six years in the Seals…the best they’ve ever seen.” Immediately this is not your Daddy’s Five-0. Alex O’Louglin is McGarrett and Scott Caan is Danno in CBS’s “Hawaii Five-0,” debuting Monday, September 20th, 2010, at 9pm CST.
Blu-Ray Review: Stellar Release For Second Season of FOX’s ‘Fringe’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 19, 2010 - 10:25amCHICAGO – When the second season of “Fringe” premiered, I wrote, “If any show is going to go from mildly popular to breakout hit in its second season, I expect it will be “Fringe”.” While that certainly didn’t happen in terms of ratings (the show actually dropped 2.5 million viewers from its weekly average), the critical and cultural buzz around the series has grown. It feels more and more like “Fringe” is the current show that’s beloved by those who watch it even if it’s looking less likely to break through to a wider demographic.
Blu-Ray, TV Review: ‘Fringe’ Returns With Riveting Episode, Great Season Set
Submitted by BrianTT on September 17, 2009 - 4:45pmCHICAGO – If any show is going to go from mildly popular to breakout hit in its second season, I expect it will be “Fringe”.
‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ is Galaxies Away From its Predecessor
Submitted by Ebeth on June 24, 2009 - 4:07pmCHICAGO – There are often many reasons sequels should not be made. “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” is one of them. Seeking that “Allspark” exhilaration pumped into many of us from the original “Transformers,” moviegoers will flock to the sequel with anticipation.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 10 VIP Passes to ‘Transformers,’ 1 For ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 23, 2009 - 2:50amCHICAGO – For those stoked to see “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” after “Transformers” in 2007 with Megan Fox and Shia LaBeouf smashed box offices, its release date of June 24, 2009 might still feel like light-years away.
Screenshots, Teaser Trailer Surface For Michael Bay Sequel ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’
Submitted by BrianTT on February 1, 2009 - 1:41pmCHICAGO – An unofficial “Transformers 2” blog broke the teaser trailer Sunday morning for the highly anticipated sequel “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” with an option to download it in high-definition and analysis of screenshots from the film starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox and Optimus Prime.
News You Need: Mackie in ‘Eagle Eye,’ ‘Star Trek’ Beams in New Captain, Strike Pauses ‘24’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 8, 2007 - 3:08amWe! Are! Terrorist Cell!: We already told you about Billy Bob Thorton being cast in “Eagle Eye,” which is shooting now in Chicago and is directed by D.J. Caruso.