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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Interview: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost Partner With ‘Paul’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 16, 2011 - 8:30amCHICAGO – Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are a movie team and British treasures. Acclaimed for their previous teaming in “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz,” Pegg and Frost both wrote and star in their latest comedy, the space alien farce “Paul.”
Film Review: Ed Helms, John C. Reilly Find the Heart in ‘Cedar Rapids’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 11, 2011 - 9:16amCHICAGO – It is great to witness a star being born. Ed Helms, who so memorably stole the show in “The Hangover,” breaks out even further with a career defining performance as Tim Lippe in the warm and funny new comedy, “Cedar Rapids.” John C. Reilly, Anne Heche, Sigourney Weaver and Isiah Whitlock Jr. lend essential support.
Interview: Director Miguel Arteta Maps a Route to ‘Cedar Rapids’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 10, 2011 - 4:04pmCHICAGO – It takes a man born in Puerto Rico to really understand the Midwest, and director Miquel Arteta proves it in his stellar “Cedar Rapids.” Given an all-star cast including Ed Helms, Anne Heche, Sigourney Weaver and John C. Reilly, Arteta formulates a comedy that feels like the heartland.
Interview: Ed Helms of ‘Cedar Rapids,’ ‘The Office’ Talks Character
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 10, 2011 - 3:43pmCHICAGO – Ed Helms is one hot rising star. After a breakthrough in “The Hangover” in 2009, he continues his climb with the excellent “Cedar Rapids,” co-starring John C. Reilly. All this while playing the affable Andy on TV’s “The Office.”
Blu-Ray Review: Tepid ‘You Again’ Wastes Talented Cast
Submitted by BrianTT on February 8, 2011 - 4:27pmCHICAGO – It may be a sign of my age, but I get more joy out of seeing Sigourney Weaver and Jamie Lee Curtis acting again in the mediocre “You Again” than anything to do with the generation below them in the film (Kristin Bell, Odette Yustman), recently released on Blu-ray and DVD. The sitcomish movie in which they’re featured is well below their talents but just seeing Curtis and Weaver back in the spotlight provides enough joy to keep the proceedings from sliding too far down the scale.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 25 Pairs of Chicago Passes to ‘Cedar Rapids’ With Ed Helms, John C. Reilly
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 7, 2011 - 1:48amCHICAGO – In our latest comedy edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 25 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of “Cedar Rapids”!
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 5 Blu-Ray, DVD Combo Packs to ‘You Again’ With Kristen Bell
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 5, 2011 - 5:40amCHICAGO – In our latest Blu-ray and DVD combo pack edition of the HollywoodChicago.com Hookup, we have 5 Blu-ray and DVD combo packs up for grabs to “You Again” with Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver and Betty White!
Blu-Ray Review: Incredible Release of ‘Avatar: Extended Collector’s Edition’
Submitted by BrianTT on November 30, 2010 - 12:48pmCHICAGO – In April, Fox released one of the best Blu-rays of the year for James Cameron’s “Avatar,” an edition that proved that the film would still work even without the theatrical benefits of 3D or IMAX. It was one of the most impressive-looking HD releases in history but the lack of special features made clear that a double dip was on its way. Seven months later, Fox unveils the “Avatar: Extended Collector’s Edition” and it is simply amazing.
Blu-Ray Review: Jaw-Dropping ‘Alien Anthology’ Stands Alone
Submitted by BrianTT on November 8, 2010 - 11:56amCHICAGO – I’ve reviewed hundreds of DVDs and Blu-ray box sets and I can’t think of any that top the HD release of “Alien Anthology,” an amazing release that should stand alone at the top of all holiday season wish lists and be one of the first purchases that happen after you buy a Blu-ray player.
Blu-Ray Review: James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ Revolutionizes HD
Submitted by BrianTT on April 26, 2010 - 12:17pmCHICAGO – When “Avatar” played in theaters, many viewers wondered how it would look at home without the benefit of 3D or IMAX to help propel the awe of the experience. The recently-released Blu-ray should settle any arguments.