CHICAGO – When two brothers confront the sins of each other and it expands into a psychology of an entire race, it’s at a stage play found in Chicago’s Invictus Theatre Company production of “Topdog/Underdog,” now at their new home at the Windy City Playhouse through March 31st, 2024. Click TD/UD for tickets/info.
Katy Perry
Blu-ray Review: Catchy Tunes, Smart Editing Work For ‘Katy Perry: Part of Me’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 21, 2012 - 1:25pmCHICAGO – Few music documentaries transcend the fan base of their artist to become something greater. Of course, there are the classics like “Stop Making Sense” and “The Last Waltz” and I would add “Pearl Jam Twenty” to that list. But most music films are designed for one purpose — to appeal to the musican’s fans. So, if you’re going to judge a film based on what it intends to accomplish, you have to ask yourself — would Katy Perry fans like “Katy Perry: Part of Me”? Undeniably.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 15 Pairs of Guaranteed Chicago Passes to ‘Katy Perry: Part of Me’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 26, 2012 - 9:23pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 15 admit-two guaranteed movie passes up for grabs to the advance screening of the highly anticipated new Katy Perry film “Katy Perry: Part of Me”!
Blu-ray Review: ‘The Smurfs’ Inspires Feelings of Intense Unhappiness
Submitted by mattmovieman on December 20, 2011 - 8:24amCHICAGO – Here is an alleged family film made with all the heart and invention of a cynical business deal. Not a single person involved in the production appears to have any concept of what constitutes quality family entertainment. It’s essentially 103 minutes of product placement, with the biggest product being the Smurfs. There’s also room for Rock Band, Google, M&Ms, the Blue Man Group and every single business located on Times Square.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 10 Blu-Ray, DVD Holiday Sets to ‘The Smurfs’; Plus Live Appearance
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 7, 2011 - 11:33pmCHICAGO – In our latest holiday set edition of the HollywoodChicago.com Hookup, we have 10 Blu-ray and DVD holiday sets up for grabs for the home release of “The Smurfs”!
Film Review: Only the Kiddies Will Connect to ‘The Smurfs’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 29, 2011 - 6:48pmCHICAGO – There is nothing wrong with “The Smurfs” that a thousand volts of electricity couldn’t cure. It is well made, looks good in the optional 3-D and has a competent cast trying their hardest. What it lacks is a spark, either of nostalgia or a fresh update, as it meanders with the seen-it-all-before template.
Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Eminem, Kanye West Lead 2009 MTV Video Music Award Nominees
Submitted by BrianTT on August 4, 2009 - 12:01pmCHICAGO – Beyonce and Lady GaGa led the way when the nominees were announced this morning for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards with nine nominations apiece, according to People Magazine. They were both nominated for video of the year and best female video. Other major nominees include Eminem, Kanye West, Drake, and Britney Spears
Slideshow: 24-Image Gallery For 51st-Annual Grammy Awards With U2, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus
Submitted by BrianTT on February 9, 2009 - 11:02amCHICAGO – This 24-image slideshow contains the official press images from CBS for “The 51st Annual Grammy Awards,” which featured performances by U2, Coldplay, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Kid Rock, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, The Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Justin Timberlake, T.I., Jamie Foxx, Smokey Robinson, Ne-Yo, Allison Krauss, and Robert Plant. The show was broadcast live on Sunday, February 8th, 2009.