November 2021

Via Zoom: Directors Jim Cummings & PJ McCabe of ‘The Beta Test’

CHICAGO – Creating a complex story and delivering it in a spectacular way was the accomplishment of two self-described “best friends.” Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe are the co-writers, directors and friends of the new film “The Beta Test” – releasing November 5th, 2021 – a thriller that takes on the darker side of human motivations.

Football Hero! On-Air TV Review of 'Colin in Black & White’

Colin in Black & White

CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on November 4th, 2021, reviewing the new miniseries “Colin in Black & White” – regarding the early years of ex-NFL QB Colin Kaepernick – currently streaming on Netflix.

Exclusive Photo Gallery: Riot Fest Highlights by Photographer Jeff 'Doc' Doles, Sept. 19, 2021

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Machine Gun Kelly, headliner of Riot Fest on Sept. 19, 2021.

CHICAGO – In September, HollywoodChicago.com got the opportunity to photograph the weekend music blast of Riot Fest in Chicago, and the complete photo coverage is on the HC Facebook Page.

Film Review: 'Eternals' isn't the Hero Film We Deserve, But the One We Need Right Now

CHICAGO – At some point, everything evolves. This isn’t something that’s exclusive to Pokemon, but a process that all of us have undergone to get to where we are. Evolution is always gradual, only made noticeable to us in retrospect. Are you exactly the same person that you were 10 years ago? Hopefully not.

'Eternals' isn't the Hero Film We Deserve, But the One We Need Right Now

HollywoodChicago.com Oscarman rating: 4.0/5.0
Rating: 4.0/5.0

CHICAGO – At some point, everything evolves. This isn’t something that’s exclusive to Pokemon, but a process that all of us have undergone to get to where we are. Evolution is always gradual, only made noticeable to us in retrospect. Are you exactly the same person that you were 10 years ago? Hopefully not. There will come a point when we look back at Eternals with much more generous eyes and realize that not only is this a good film, but a necessary one.

Film News: Juggernaut Film Festival in Chicago Takes Place from Nov. 5-7, 2021

Juggernaut Film Festival 2021

CHICAGO – The 8th Juggernaut Film Festival, a Sci-fi/Fantasy feature and short film fest, will be presented by Otherworld Theatre in their newly renovated space in Wrigleyville Chicago, 3914 North Clark Street.

On-Air Film Review: Princess Diana-Rama! Review of ‘Spencer’

CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on November 4th, 2021, reviewing the new film by director Pablo Lorrain (“Jackie”) about Princess Diana, “Spencer,” in theaters on November 5th.

Princess Diana-Rama! On-Air Review of ‘Spencer’

HollywoodChicago.com Oscarman rating: 3.5/5.0
Rating: 3.5/5.0

CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on November 4th, 2021, reviewing the new film by director Pablo Lorrain (“Jackie”) about Princess Diana, “Spencer,” in theaters on November 5th.

Podtalk: Director Michael Caplan of the Documentary ‘Algren’

CHICAGO – When Michael Caplan began his journey creating the film biography of legendary Chicago author Nelson Algren, he was a self-described “fan” but not much else. After spending several years with the man who wrote “The Man with the Golden Arm,” Michael Caplan has certainly got to know him well.

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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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