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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HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: ‘Countdown to Zero’ Signed Poster, DVDs to ‘No End in Sight,’ ‘Food, Inc.,’ ‘Man on Wire’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 12, 2010 - 11:03amCHICAGO – In this edition of the HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: DVD, one lucky winner will clean up with three DVDs from Magnolia Pictures for the movies “Man on Wire,” “Food, Inc.” and “No End in Sight” plus a full-size poster for “Countdown to Zero” signed by director Lucy Walker, producer Lawrence Bender and narrator Valerie Plame Wilson!
The 10 Best Non-Superhero Comic Book Adaptations
Submitted by BrianTT on August 12, 2010 - 8:57amCHICAGO – Comic books and graphic novels are certainly the closest artistic relatives to cinema, but are the mediums really meant to walk hand-in-hand? While Hollywood has certainly benefitted from the profitability of superhero franchises, securing vehicles for every caped demigod known to man, the popular taste of costumed devotees doesn’t always jive with that of the mainstream public.
Video Game Review: Awful ‘Clash of the Titans’ Makes Movie Look Good
Submitted by BrianTT on August 11, 2010 - 4:48pm Video Game Rating: 1.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Video games are arguably in their golden age with a landmark new title like “Red Dead Redemption” or “Heavy Rain” released on a consistent basis. Even ignoring the quality at the top of the ladder, the fact is that there are more enjoyable and entertaining games to play than there are hours in the day. The relative success of the form makes something as truly horrible as “Clash of the Titans,” the tie-in for the recently-released-to-DVD film starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, and Gemma Arterton, all the more frustrating.
Interview: Michael Cera, Edgar Wright Take on ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 11, 2010 - 3:11pmCHICAGO – With beloved films like “Superbad,” “Hot Fuzz,” and “Shaun of the Dead” (never mind the greatness of TV shows “Arrested Development” and “Spaced”), Edgar Wright and Michael Cera have nothing more to prove to their loyal fans.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 35 Chicago Passes to ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ With Bruce Greenwood
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 11, 2010 - 1:07amCHICAGO – In our latest drama edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 35 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the new film “Mao’s Last Dancer”!
Video Game Review: ‘Legends and Killers Pack’ For ‘Red Dead Redemption’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 10, 2010 - 3:49pmCHICAGO – The incredible world of “Red Dead Redemption” gets a bit bigger today with the release of “Legends and Killers Pack,” a downloadable expansion for the multiplayer portion of the game of the year.
Blu-Ray Review: HD Release For Beloved ‘The Breakfast Club’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 10, 2010 - 3:35pmCHICAGO – People LOVE “The Breakfast Club.” It seems to have even jumped generations. While it likely still appeals most strongly to those of us who were at or near the age of the characters on the film’s initial release, John Hughes’ comedy seems to speak to something timeless about the high school experience. The 25th anniversary edition of “The Breakfast Club” on Blu-ray should be a hit.
Blu-Ray Review: French Drama ‘A Prophet’ Demands Your Attention
Submitted by BrianTT on August 10, 2010 - 10:44amCHICAGO – One of the best films of the last several years was recently released on Blu-ray and DVD courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics in the riveting, remarkable, and simply amazing “A Prophet.”
Blu-Ray Review: John Carpenter’s Incredible ‘Escape From New York’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 10, 2010 - 9:46amCHICAGO – Our younger readers may find it hard to believe that John Carpenter was once one of the most inspiring filmmakers in the world. He’s still one of the truly influential voices of the ’70s and ’80s despite the tragedy that has been his career for the last couple decades. Save for the occasional flare-up (“Masters of Horror: Cigarette Burns,” “In the Mouth of Madness”), Carpenter’s work has barely resembled his prime. For proof, check out the still-amazing and timeless “Escape From New York,” now available on Blu-ray for the first time.
Blu-Ray Review: Disappointing Release For ‘James and the Giant Peach’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 9, 2010 - 4:48pmCHICAGO – While we may quibble over a bit of grain or some undefined line detail, the dirty secret of most Blu-ray reviewers is that a wide majority of audiences cannot discern the difference between most HD releases. The fact is that almost all of them look pretty damn good. Sadly, there are exceptions to the rule and Disney’s release for “James and the Giant Peach” is one such exception.
Video Game Review: ‘Madden NFL 11’ Wins Championship Again
Submitted by BrianTT on August 9, 2010 - 4:17pmCHICAGO – It must have taken a lot of guts to suggest radically altering one of the most successful video gaming franchises of all time. The “Madden NFL” series of video games are as influential and wildly popular as any on the market. With loyal fans lining up at midnight tonight to buy their new copy, the developers at EA Tiburon merely had to update the rosters and spit out last year’s edition before they counted their money.
Blu-Ray Review: Roman Polanski’s Brilliant Thriller ‘The Ghost Writer’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 9, 2010 - 1:13pmCHICAGO – Roman Polanski’s name has drawn a lot of media attention in 2010 due to his continued international legal problems but the controversy regarding his real life has overshadowed the fact that he recently made one of the best films of his career, the tragically underrated and straight-up brilliant “The Ghost Writer,” a must-see now that it’s on Blu-ray and DVD.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 20 Chicago Passes to ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ With Michael Cera
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 7, 2010 - 4:06pmCHICAGO – In our latest action/comedy edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 20 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the new film “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” starring Michael Cera!
