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.
Starting Over
Film News: Popular Character Actor Charles Durning Dies at 89
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 26, 2012 - 11:07pmNEW YORK – In a movie world of cops, mugs, southern governors, priests and Irish pals who had your back, there was none better than Charles Durning, a man that defined character in the term “character actor.” Durning died December 24th in New York City. He was 89 years old.
Interview, Portrait: La Toya Jackson Talks Michael Jackson, Celebrity Life
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 28, 2011 - 5:29amCHICAGO – La Toya Jackson has been making news for two weeks now, as she tours with her new book, “Starting Over.” In it, she relates that her brother Michael Jackson feared for his life, and his premature demise might have had implications beyond the cause-of-death revelations.
Hanging With the King: An Interview With Burt Reynolds
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 21, 2011 - 9:41amCHICAGO – There is a certain royal atmosphere when a true movie star walks into the room. Burt Reynolds is that type of star, and his presence has the history of popular movies about him, the journey of a career spanning 50 years.