CHICAGO – The funny meter of Netflix went off the scale last week, as the animated series “Chicago Party Aunt” made its debut on September 17th. What began as a Twitter account by comic actor Chris Witaske (who also provides his voice talent) has morphed into the cartoon adventures of Aunt Diane Dumbowski, her nephew Daniel, and an array of familiar Chicago-isms and characters.
Patrick McDonald
Man With the Golden Pen! Audio Review of ‘Algren’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 19, 2021 - 5:09pm Rating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on the new documentary film “Algren” – regarding iconic Chicago author and character, Nelson Algren – in select theaters and through Video on Demand.
Ingmar Persona-fied! Audio Review of ‘Bergman Island’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 19, 2021 - 4:48pm Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on the new filmmaker-on-filmmaker narrative film “Bergman Island” – the first English language film by Mia Hansen Løve – currently in select theaters, see local listings for theaters and show times.
Mr. Roboto Domesto! Audio Review of ‘I’m Your Man’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 19, 2021 - 4:24pmRating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on the sci-fi romance “I’m Your Man” – featuring Dan Stevens (Disney’s live action “Beauty & the Beast”) – currently in select theaters.
Parental Grievance! On-Air Review of ‘Mass’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 16, 2021 - 8:33am 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 October 7th, 2021, reviewing the new Bleecker Street Media film “Mass,” in select theaters beginning October 15th.
Black Sheep of the Family! On-Air Review of ‘Lamb’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 8, 2021 - 10:29amRating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 7th, 2021, reviewing the new A24 independent film “Lamb,” in select theaters beginning October 8th.
The Bonding Agent! On-Air Review of ‘No Time to Die’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 8, 2021 - 9:00am- 007
- Ben Whishaw
- Blofeld
- British
- Christoph Waltz
- Daniel Craig
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- James Bond
- Jeffrey Wright
- Lashana Lynch
- Léa Seydoux
- License to Kill
- M
- Moneypenny
- Monroe
- Movie Review
- Naomie Harris
- No Time to Die
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Q
- Ralph Fiennes
- Rami Malek
- Scott Thompson
- The Morning Mess
- United Artists Releasing
- WBGR-FM
- Wisconsin
 Rating: 3.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 7th, 2021, reviewing the new James Bond epic “No Time to Die” in theaters beginning October 8th.
Teen Age Tone! On-Air Review of ‘The Many Saints of Newark’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 30, 2021 - 4:47pm- Alessandro Nivola
- Corey Stoll
- Got Yourself a Gun
- HBO MAX
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- John Margaro
- Leslie Odom Jr.
- Livia
- Michael Gandofini
- Monroe
- Movie Review
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Ray Liotta
- Scott Thompson
- Silvio
- The Many Saints of Newark
- The Morning Mess
- The Sopranos
- Tony Soprano
- Uncle Junior
- Vera Farmiga
- Warner Bros.
- WBGR-FM
- Wisconsin
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 September 30th, 2021, reviewing the new film “The Many Saints of Newark” in theaters and streaming on HBO Max beginning October 1st.
Deliver a Letter! On-Air Review of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 24, 2021 - 10:07amRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on September 23rd, 2021, reviewing the new movie musical “Dear Evan Hansen” – featuring Ben Platt in the title role – in theaters beginning September 24th.
Author as True Man! On-Air Review of ‘The Capote Tapes’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 17, 2021 - 9:36am- Answered Prayers
- Black and White Ball
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- George Plimpton
- Greenwich Entertainment
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- In Cold Blood
- Jack Dunphy
- Lauren Bacall
- Monroe
- Movie Review
- New York City
- Other Voices Other Rooms
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Scott Thompson
- The Capote Tapes
- The Morning Mess
- Truman Capote
- WBGR-FM
- Wisconsin
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 September 16th, 2021, reviewing the new documentary “The Capote Tapes” – regarding the author Truman Capote – in select theaters beginning September 17th.
Coming Together! On-Air Review of ‘Come From Away’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 10, 2021 - 11:44pmRating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on September 9th, 2021, reviewing the new film “Come From Away” – a staged version of the Broadway musical hit – streaming on AppleTV+ beginning September 10th, 2021.
