CHICAGO – The great and lofty Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago has brought the current political season right on target with “POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive,” now extended through December 17th. Click POTUS.
August 2022
Podtalk Part Two: Eddie Muller of ‘Noir City: Chicago 2022'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 31, 2022 - 2:55pmCHICAGO – Eddie Muller, the film historian known as the “Czar of Noir,” is about to prove his point. In about 20 minutes of PART TWO to an interview conducted a couple weeks ago, Muller shares his rich knowledge about all things shadowy in the 1940s/50s era of film noir.
On-Air Film Review: Thanking Them for Their Service in ‘Breaking’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 27, 2022 - 6:27pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 25th, reviewing “Breaking,” a based on truth stand-off drama between the police and a recovering military veteran. The film is in theaters beginning August 26th.
Thank You for Your Service! On-Air Film Review of ‘Breaking’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 27, 2022 - 6:25pm![]() 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 August 25th, reviewing “Breaking,” a based on truth stand-off drama between the police and a recovering military veteran. The film is in theaters beginning August 26th.
On-Air Film Review: ‘Funny Pages' is Comic Book Tragedy
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 27, 2022 - 5:56pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on August 26th, 2022, reviewing the new film “Funny Pages,” the latest indie film from A24 Studios, currently in theaters and available through VOD.
Comic Book Tragedy! On-Air Film Review of ‘Funny Pages’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 27, 2022 - 5:50pm![]() Rating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on August 26th, 2022, reviewing the new film “Funny Pages,” the latest indie film from A24 Studios, currently in theaters and available through VOD.
On-Air Film Review: Dream On in ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 26, 2022 - 7:24amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 25th, reviewing “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” a magic lamp three wishes story for the ages. The film is in theaters beginning August 26th.
Dreamy! On-Air Film Review of ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 26, 2022 - 7:21am![]() Rating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 25th, reviewing “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” a magic lamp three wishes story for the ages. The film is in theaters beginning August 26th.
Podtalk: Eddie Muller of ‘Noir City: Chicago 2022,' Music Box Theatre, from Aug. 26-Sep. 1st
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 25, 2022 - 12:24pmCHICAGO – It’s always darkest before the dawn, and an entire genre of film is available for Chicago. The historic Music Box Theatre presents “Noir City: Chicago 2022” – August 26th-September 1st, 2022 – the celebration of “film noir,” the dark category of film drama that usually takes place at night, and features a rogues gallery of dames, gumshoes, coppers and crooks.
Podtalk: Rebecca Fons & Jack C. Newell on 4th ‘Destroy Your Art’ in Chicago, Aug. 25, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 24, 2022 - 3:58pmCHICAGO – It’s been three years, there is definitely a need to get together and destroy something. So in the spirit of this urge, power couple filmmaker Jack C. Newell and Rebecca Fons of the Gene Siskel Film Center, will conduct their 4th “Destroy Your Art” event, back from its last incarnation in 2019. The idea is a filmmaker creates a film, shows it once to the audience, and then destroys it forever. This will take place this year at the historic Music Box Theatre on August 25th, 2022. For more information, including tickets, click here.
Podtalk: Rafe Spall & Esther Smith on Season 3 of ‘Trying’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 24, 2022 - 11:18amCHICAGO – As Esther Smith says in the following Podtalk, she chose acting because she wanted to indulge in the uniqueness of individuals. In the Apple TV+ series “Trying,” Esther portrays Nikki and Rafe Spall portrays Jason, a couple who desires children and ends up … at Season Two’s end … with two adoptees. Season Three began streaming last month.
Via Zoom: Director Alex Pritz Sounds a Warning in ‘The Territory’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 23, 2022 - 2:49amCHICAGO – The Amazon Rainforest, in the country of Brazil in South America, is often called the heartbeat of the world … its ecosystem is a regulator for climate and nature. As this natural land – and the native people who have called it home – is threatened by development, the story is told by director Alex Pritz in “The Territory.”
Blu-Ray Review: 1987’s ’Back to the Beach’ is Two Nostalgias in One
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 22, 2022 - 1:36pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on Star 96.7 WSSR-FM (Joliet, IL) reviewing the new Blu-Ray edition of “Back to the Beach,” the 1987 parody of Frankie and Annette beach movies from the 1960s, featuring of course Frankie and Annette.
On-Air TV Review: She Bops in ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 20, 2022 - 9:57amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on August 19th, reviewing the new TV series “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” the latest hero in the Marvel Cinema Universe, now streaming on Disney+.!—break—>
Podtalk: Director Michelle Danner Catches Up to ‘The Runner’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 18, 2022 - 10:01amCHICAGO – When it comes to the passion of filmmaker Michelle Danner, there are no limits. She has five feature credits as director, a film in post production, two more in pre-production, and, oh yes, she’s an L.A. acting instructor and producer/actor. “The Runner” is her latest, and opens in theaters on August 19th, 2022.
Podtalk: Gabriel Uchida, Txai Surui on the Amazon in ‘The Territory’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 17, 2022 - 11:17amCHICAGO – The Amazon Rainforest, in the country of Brazil in South America, is often called the heartbeat of the world. Its ecosystem is a regulator for climate and nature, and it’s currently being threatened by development. This story is told in “The Territory,” represented by Gabriel Uchida (producer) and Txai Surui (Executive Producer).
Podtalk: Frank Carr on YippieFest, August 19-21, 2022, at the Den Theatre in Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 16, 2022 - 10:10amCHICAGO – YippieFest, one of the great performance festivals in Chicago, is returning this upcoming weekend, August 19th, 20th and 21st at the Den Theatre in the Wicker Park neighborhood. Friday the 19th is music night, with a night of bands and groups, and Saturday/Sunday will be performance, with theatre, comedy, stand-up, dance and more.
Podtalk: Kevin Shaw on HIs Documentary ‘Let the Little Light Shine’ at Gene Siskel Film Center
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 15, 2022 - 4:37pmCHICAGO – The City of Chicago, like a number of American cities, has gone through incredible transformations in the last 25 years. Whole neighborhoods left for dead during the white flight of the 1950s-70s have been gentrified and re-settled with luxury housing … often to the detriment of those who remained there throughout many difficult years.
On-Air TV Review: Davi Abides in ‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 3
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on August 12th, reviewing Season Three of the hit TV series “Never Have I Ever,” streaming on Netflix beginning on August 12th.!—break—>
On-Air Film Review: Soulful Larceny in ‘Emily the Criminal’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 13, 2022 - 9:48amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 11th, reviewing “Emily the Criminal,” featuring Aubrey Plaza (“Parks and Recreation). The film is in theaters beginning August 12th.
Soulful Larceny! On-Air Film Review of ‘Emily the Criminal’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 13, 2022 - 9:45am![]() Rating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 11th, reviewing “Emily the Criminal,” featuring Aubrey Plaza (“Parks and Recreation). The film is in theaters beginning August 12th.
Via Zoom: Filmmaker April Wright Takes Us ‘Back to the Drive-In’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 12, 2022 - 1:07pmCHICAGO – One of the realizations that came out of the pandemic was that Drive-In movie theaters are still viable. When regular theaters closed, the Drive-In filled the void where they were available. Filmmaker April Wright has had a lifelong love for the Drive-In, and has explored their revival and challenges afterward in “Back to the Drive-In.” The documentary will have a limited two-day (April 13/14, 2022) run at the historic Music Box Theatre in Chicago, click DRIVE-IN DREAMS for showtimes.
On-Air Film Review: There’s a Place for Us in ‘Summering’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 12, 2022 - 7:13amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 11th, reviewing “Summering,” the latest from co-writer and director James Ponsoldt. The film is in theaters beginning August 12th.
There’s a Place For Us! On-Air Film Review of ‘Summering’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 12, 2022 - 7:10am![]() Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 11th, reviewing “Summering,” the latest from co-writer and director James Ponsoldt. The film is in theaters beginning August 12th.
Podtalk: Richa Moorjani & Poorna Jagannathan on Season 3 of Netflix Series ‘Never Have I Ever’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 10, 2022 - 8:55amCHICAGO – The groundbreaking Netflix TV series “Never Have I Ever” heads to Season Three, with the continuing adventures of Davi and her teen pals. Part of the supporting cast is Cousin Kamala (Richa Moorjani) and Mom Nalini (Poorna Jagannathan).
Via Zoom: Director James Ponsoldt on His New Film ‘Summering’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 9, 2022 - 3:48amCHICAGO – Filmmaker James Ponsoldt has earned the moniker “veteran” in front of his name, after notable hits like “The Spectacular Now,” “The End of the Tour” and “The Circle” (with Tom Hanks). He’s back with a seasonal film called “Summering,” featuring four girls going through their own “Stand by Me” moment.
On-Air TV Review: The Best Things in Life are Free in ‘Loot’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 5, 2022 - 9:46amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on August 5th, reviewing the TV series “Loot,” featuring Maya Rudolph. Currently on Apple TV+ with the 9th of ten episodes available to stream today.
On-Air Film Review: ‘Bullet Train’ Has the Need for Speed on Track
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 5, 2022 - 8:27amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 4th, reviewing “Bullet Train,” featuring Brad Pitt and a very fast train in Japan. The film is in theaters beginning August 5th.!—break—>
Need for Speed on Track! On-Air Film Review of ‘Bullet Train’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 5, 2022 - 8:24am![]() Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 4th, reviewing “Bullet Train,” featuring Brad Pitt and a very fast train in Japan. The film is in theaters beginning August 5th.
On-Air Film Review: 'Luck’ Proves She’s Bad to the Zone
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 4, 2022 - 4:35pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 4th, reviewing “Luck,” an animated movie treat featuring the voices of Simon Pegg and Jane Fonda. The film will stream on Apple TV+ beginning August 5th.!—break—>
She’s Bad to the Zone! On-Air Film Review of ‘Luck’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 4, 2022 - 4:32pm![]() Rating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 4th, reviewing “Luck,” an animated movie treat featuring the voices of Simon Pegg and Jane Fonda. The film will stream on Apple TV+ beginning August 5th.