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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Steve Carrell, Tina Fey Go Dutch on the Laughs in ‘Date Night’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 9, 2010 - 6:53amCHICAGO – In this schizophrenic film, Steve Carrell and Tina Fey portray a “normal” couple from New Jersey who somehow become Steve Carrell and Tina Fey once they go on-the-town in New York City during “Date Night.”
Take Trip to Riveting ‘Shutter Island’ With Leonardo DiCaprio
Submitted by BrianTT on February 19, 2010 - 2:54pmCHICAGO – “Shutter Island” is a riveting trip through a cinematic funhouse led by one of the best filmmakers of all time in Martin Scorsese, who fully employs the copious skills of his most talented collaborators including star Leonardo DiCaprio.
Slideshow: 10-Image Premiere of ‘Shutter Island’ in New York City With Leonardo DiCaprio
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 18, 2010 - 3:51pmCHICAGO – We have a 10-image slideshow of the New York City premiere for the highly anticipated film “Shutter Island” from Feb. 17, 2010. The film opens nationwide on Feb. 19, 2010.
Interview: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ Director Spike Jonze With Stars Max Records, Catherine Keener
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 16, 2009 - 1:22pmCHICAGO – From the looks of things, you’d think “Where the Wild Things Are” director Spike Jonze is more than just Max Records’ director. You’d think Jonze was his 12-year-old star’s father, too.
Interview: Rachel Weisz Creates Magic With ‘The Brothers Bloom’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 22, 2009 - 10:36amCHICAGO – Beautiful, brilliant and expressively talented, Rachel Weisz showcases a comedic side in her latest film, “The Brothers Bloom”, also featuring Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo and written/directed by the eclectic Rian Johnson (“Brick”).
Interview: Taking in the Information With ‘The Brothers Bloom’ Director Rian Johnson
Submitted by BrianTT on May 21, 2009 - 2:11pmCHICAGO – Rian Johnson, the writer/director of the excellent “Brick,” has another slice of dazzling dialogue opening this weekend in the very entertaining “The Brothers Bloom,” an elaborate con game starring Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz, and Rinko Kikuchi. He sat down for an exclusive interview the night before the Opening Night celebration for his film at last year’s Chicago Film Festival.
Video: Movie Trailer For ‘The Brothers Bloom’ With Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 17, 2009 - 3:32pmCHICAGO – “The Brothers Bloom,” which was the opening-night presentation during the 2008 Chicago International Film Festival, is set to open in Chicago on May 22, 2009 and May 29, 2009 elsewhere. The film from director Rian Johnson stars Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo and Robbie Coltrane.
DVD Review: ‘Blindness’ With Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo Should Not Be Widely Seen
Submitted by BrianTT on February 12, 2009 - 12:51pmDVD Rating: 2.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – “Blindness” is one of the bleakest cinematic experiences of the last few years, shocking, violent, dirty, headache-inducing proof that what works on the page doesn’t always on the big or small screen and that even the most talented actors and director can sometimes stumble.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Zodiac: Director’s Cut’ Perfectly Enhances Great Movie
Submitted by BrianTT on February 2, 2009 - 8:59amBlu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Those who chose HD-DVD during the next-generation format war already know the quality of Paramount’s “Zodiac: Director’s Cut” and now one of the most remarkable releases of the last few years has finally been imported to Blu-Ray.
Exclusive Portrait: Oscar-Winning Actress Rachel Weisz on the Chicago Red Carpet For ‘The Brothers Bloom’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 17, 2008 - 10:04amCHICAGO – Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz walked a Chicago red carpet on Oct. 16, 2008 for the premiere of the film “The Brothers Bloom” as part of the 2008 Chicago International Film Festival. The HollywoodChicago.com lens was there to photograph the moment.