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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Film Review: ‘The Flash’ Makes a Splash with a Literal Dash
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 16, 2023 - 12:28amCHICAGO – It amazes me to say it but with “The Flash” the DC cinematic universe has managed to actually make a movie that’s fun, for at least a little while. Even previously heralded DC movies like “Wonder Woman” left me cold with their incessant insistence on bludgeoning the audience with digital destruction. !—break—>
Via Zoom: David Dastmalchian Talks ‘Dune,’ as Piter De Vries
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 26, 2021 - 6:04pm- Abra-Kadabra
- Animals
- Ant-Man
- Antourage
- Baba Yaga
- David Dasmalchian
- DC Universe
- Denis Villeneuve
- Dune
- Frank Herbert
- Harley Quinn
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Interview
- Marvel Studios
- Patrick McDonald
- Piter De Vries
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- Polka-Dot Man
- The Dark Knight
- The Flash
- The Suicide Squad
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CHICAGO – The film “Dune,” an adaptation of the classic Frank Herbert sci-fi novel, is just coming off its opening weekend. One of the principle roles, Piter De Vries from the House Harkonnen, is portrayed by David Dastmalchian. DD is having a stellar 2021, coming off his triumph as Polka-Dot Man in “The Suicide Squad.” He talked to HollywoodChicago.com via Zoom.
Exclusive Joe Arce Flashback Photo: David Dastmalchian, Polka-Dot Man in ‘The Suicide Squad’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 7, 2021 - 10:49am- Abra-Kadabra
- Animals
- Ant-Man
- Antourage
- Baba Yaga
- Collin Schiffli
- Count Crowley
- David Dasmalchian
- DC Universe
- Denis Villeneuve
- Dune
- Exclusive
- Harley Quinn
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Idris Elba
- James Gunn
- Joe Arce
- John Cena
- Marvel Studios
- Patrick McDonald
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- The Suicide Squad
CHICAGO – The rise of David Dastmalchian is going into the stratosphere in 2021.
Via Zoom: David Dastmalchian, Polka-Dot Man in ‘The Suicide Squad’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 2, 2021 - 8:01amCHICAGO – One of the more fun, crazy and comic-book-like superhero films opening this week (August 6th) is “The Suicide Squad.” A band of imprisoned misfit rogues in the DC comics universe are sent on a suicide mission in South America, and if they accomplish the assignment they’ll be set free. David Dastmalchian portrays one of the rogues, the freakish Polka-Dot Man.
Via Zoom: David Dastmalchian on Count Crowley & Mid May Massacre
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 11, 2021 - 4:22pmCHICAGO – David Dastmalchian is always looking up … both at his soaring career and how he can spread his particular brand of positive vibes. The actor will appear in two huge 2021 films, “The Suicide Squad” (Aug 6th)) and “Dune” (Oct 1st). And don’t forget his co-created comic “Count Crowley” and his appearance at Mid May Massacre, May 15-16, 2021.
Slideshow: Heroes & Villains Fest, Walker Stalker Con in Chicago on Mar. 25-26, 2017
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 20, 2017 - 5:09pmCHICAGO – Of the pop culture gatherings in the Chicagoland area, nothing provides the sheer fun of today’s comic-inspired TV shows and movies like “Heroes & Villains Fest” and “Walker Stalker Con.” Not only is there an opportunity to meet the performers who star in the shows and movies, but the H&V Fest is also an interactive hero experience, with zip lines, obstacle course and safe archery, and i
Interview: Director Greg Berlanti of Katherine Heigl’s ‘Life as We Know It’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 5, 2010 - 5:23pmCHICAGO – The romantic comedy gets another variation with the new release, “Life As We Know It,” with Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel playing opposites who need to attract when thrust into a childcare situation that they didn’t anticipate. The film is directed by Greg Berlanti, who is also the screenwriter to the upcoming “Green Lantern” movie.
Video Game Review: ‘Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The Videogame’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 14, 2010 - 12:02pmCHICAGO – It’s rare to find a tie-in of any kind — whether it be to a film, television show, comic book, or just a line of toys — that works as well as the surprisingly-fun “Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The Videogame.” Where most tie-ins miss the elements that work about their source, “Brave and the Bold” works by perfectly building on what fans love about the popular cartoon.