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+.
Movie Review
Movie review: 'What Just Happened?'
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 17, 2008 - 1:50pm Oct 17 2008 05:00
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HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald wrote in his 4.0 out of 5.0 review of the new film “What Just Happened?” with Robert De Niro and Bruce Willis:
Proving that truth is stranger than fiction, this farcical narrative delves into how egos essentially run Hollywood and how those egos are largely attached to dysfunctional human beings.
Interview: Simon Pegg on 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People'
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 3, 2008 - 11:09am Oct 3 2008 05:00
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HollywoodChicago.com film critic has interviewed British cult film star Simon Pegg on his new film “How to Lose Friends & Alienate People,” which also stars Megan Fox, Jeff Bridges, Kirsten Dunst, Gillian Anderson, Thandie Newton and Max Minghella:
“Megan is mind-bogglingly beautiful. When she walks into a room, you almost have to look away.”
Interview: 'The Lucky Ones' director Neil Burger
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 1, 2008 - 12:00am Oct 1 2008 05:00
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In this interview from HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald, “The Lucky Ones” director Neil Burger speaks about his research to understand the modern soldier, his surprising casting choice of anti-war activist Tim Robbins as a veteran and why he relates the story while the Iraq conflict continues. The film also stars Rachel McAdams.
Interview: 'Choke' star Sam Rockwell
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 26, 2008 - 4:58pm Sep 26 2008 05:00
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HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald wrote in his interview with “Choke” star Sam Rockwell:
Standing and pacing during our interview, Sam Rockwell made a hilarious theatrical moment out of his frustration while lighting a cigarette. He talked about his latest characterization, which is a challenging performance channeling an Oedipal personality.
Interview: Neil LaBute on 'Lakeview Terrace'
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 22, 2008 - 6:25pm Sep 22 2008 05:00
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HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald wrote in his interview with acclaimed playwright Neil LaBute on directing his new film “Lakeview Terrace” with Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington and Jay Hernandez:
Film review: 'Righteous Kill'
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 12, 2008 - 9:02pm Sep 12 2008 05:00
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HollywoodChicago.com film critic Dustin Levell wrote in his 2.0 out of 5.0 review of the new film “Righteous Kill” with Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, John Leguizamo, Donnie Wahlberg, Brian Dennehy, Trilby Glover, Carla Gugino and 50 Cent:
Film interview: 'Hamlet 2' star Steve Coogan
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 27, 2008 - 1:11am Aug 27 2008 05:00
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“Hamlet 2” star Steve Coogan said in a HollywoodChicago.com interview:
It did make me nervous to play Jesus. I wondered whether the director was just trying to be provocative to annoy Christians or if it was just funny.
Film review: 'Death Race'
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 22, 2008 - 3:21pm Aug 22 2008 05:00
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HollywoodChicago.com film critic Adam Fendelman wrote in his 2.0 out of 5.0 review of the new Paul W.S. Anderson film “Death Race” with Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Tyrese Gibson, Natalie Martinez and Ian McShane:
Film interview: Rainn Wilson of 'The Rocker'
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 19, 2008 - 5:45pm Aug 19 2008 05:00
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HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald has interviewed Rainn Wilson of “The Office” on his new film “The Rocker” with Wilson, Josh Gad, Christina Applegate, Emma Stone, Jason Sudeikis, Teddy Geiger, Jeff Garlin, Jane Lynch, Fred Armisen, Will Arnett and Jane Krakowski. Wilson said in the interview:
Film review: 'Man on Wire'
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 19, 2008 - 2:10am Aug 19 2008 05:00
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HollywoodChicago.com film critic Patrick McDonald writes in his 4.5 out of 5.0 review of the new documentary “Man on Wire” with Philippe Petit from director James Marsh about walking a wire between the Twin Towers:
