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Film News: Josh Brolin Signs on For Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ Remake

Oldboy

CHICAGO – If a remake of the 2003 Korean film “Oldboy” didn’t look like it was going to happen, it sure does now. After Spike Lee had signed on to direct the Americanized remake a few weeks ago, just yesterday Empire reported that Josh Brolin has signed on to play the lead character.

Interview: Emmy-Nominated Noah Wyle Looks to the ‘Falling Skies’

CHICAGO – Noah Wyle stars in the upcoming TNT series “Falling Skies,” a family drama dressed up like an alien-invasion series and premiering Sunday, June 19th, 2011.

Film Review: J.J. Abrams Finds Magic in Wonderful ‘Super 8’

CHICAGOJ.J. Abrams’ “Super 8” comes to theaters this week shrouded in mystery, nostalgia, and expectation. What do the aliens look like? How will it pay homage to the works of Steven Spielberg that so clearly inspired it? And will the merging of two filmmakers amplify their flaws or underline their strengths?

HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 60 Pairs of Chicago Passes to ‘Super 8’ From Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams

Super 8 from J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg

CHICAGO – In our latest highly anticipated sci-fi edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 60 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the new highly anticipated film “Super 8” from J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg!

HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 35 Pairs of Chicago Passes to TNT’s ‘Falling Skies’ From Steven Spielberg

CHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have 35 admit-two passes up for grabs to the Chicago VIP early screening party for TNT’s new sci-fi series “Falling Skies” from executive producer Steven Spielberg!

HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 5 ‘The True Adventures of the World’s Greatest Stuntman’ Books From Vic Armstrong

CHICAGO – In this edition of the HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Book, we have 5 books up for grabs to the new 384-page book “The True Adventures of the World’s Greatest Stuntman: My Life as Indiana Jones, James Bond, Superman & Other Movie Heroes” from Vic Armstrong, Robert Sellers and Steven Spielberg!

Blu-Ray Review: Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular ‘A.I.: Artificial Intelligence’

A.I.

CHICAGO – When I was first introduced to the world of Blu-ray, I went through the mental rolodex of films that I knew I would one day want to see in HD. There are obvious choices like “Lord of the Rings” and “The Matrix,” but I actually remember thinking about the controversial final act of “A.I.: Artificial Intelligence” and how incredible it would look in 1080p. Years later, the film has finally been released on the format and while it may not live up to the high expectations, the movie alone makes this a worthwhile purchase.

TV Review: ‘United States of Tara’ Offers Showcase For Toni Collette

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CHICAGO – I’ve said for two seasons now that Showtime’s “United States of Tara” isn’t as good as it should be, partially because the writing and parts of the ensemble don’t live up to the Emmy-winning work by its stunningly talented star, Toni Collette, but I might have been wrong. The start of season three, debuting tonight, Mar. 28th, 2011 on Showtime, hints at a broader program with a deeper ensemble, but I’m not sure any more that this is a good thing.

Film Review: Simon Pegg, Seth Rogen Have Close Encounter in Fun ‘Paul’

Paul, Simon Pegg

CHICAGO – When having fun at the movies seems in short supply, the British film duo of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost come along with one of their goofy, comic tributes to our cinematic heritage. After zombies in “Shaun of the Dead” and action heroes in “Hot Fuzz.” Pegg and Frost take on the extra terrestrials in “Paul.”

Interview: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost Partner With ‘Paul’

CHICAGO – 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.”

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  • Manhunt

    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+.

  • Topdog/Underdog, Invictus Theatre

    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.

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