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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DVD Review: Catch Up With Hit ABC Shows ‘Castle,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ More
Submitted by BrianTT on September 15, 2009 - 3:05pmCHICAGO – Before the new fall season really gets underway, we thought we’d take a look back at several of the shows recently released or about to be released on DVD in season sets from ABC Studios and Buena Vista Home Video including the first season of “Castle,” the third season of “Ugly Betty,” the second season of “Private Practice,” and the fifth season of “Grey’s Anatomy”.
DVD Review: Delightful ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ is Timeless
Submitted by BrianTT on September 15, 2009 - 1:33pmCHICAGO – When it was announced that Disney would be releasing a new special edition of “Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” the little kid in me woke up and started pounding on my memory banks. I have such vivid memories of watching the film as a child, mouth agape, eyes wide, and falling in love with the blend of animation and live-action that looked so revolutionary to this future critic’s young mind. Pick up the DVD and inspire a child you know.
Patrick Swayze Dies at 57 of Pancreatic Cancer, Defies Odds in 1.5-Year Public Battle
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 14, 2009 - 10:29pmCHICAGO – “Dirty Dancing,” “Ghost,” film, TV and dance icon Patrick Swayze died on Sept. 14, 2009 at 57 after a 1.5-year public battle with pancreatic cancer. He was in his Los Angeles home beside friends and family.
Video: Clip From DC Universe’s ‘Superman Batman: Public Enemies’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 14, 2009 - 6:13pmCHICAGO – All of you fans of “The Dark Knight” and the amazing new game “Batman: Arkham Asylum” should mark your calendar for the next promising release in the legacy of Bruce Wayne, DC Universe’s latest straight-to-DVD release, the highly anticipated “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies,” landing in stores on September 29th, 2009.
DVD Review: Criterion Edition of David Mamet’s Great ‘Homicide’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 14, 2009 - 6:01pmCHICAGO – I am an unabashed defender of nearly everything that David Mamet has ever made and the arrival of another one of his films under the Criterion banner makes for a special occasion in this critic’s household. The new release of Mamet’s “Homicide” (1991) is a must-own for fans of one of the most important playwrights of the last fifty years and an underrated filmmaker as well.
Blu-Ray Review: Season Three of ‘Heroes’ Designed to Please Fans
Submitted by BrianTT on September 14, 2009 - 4:19pmCHICAGO – I’m one of many fans burned by the fizzling out of “Heroes,” a show that started incredibly strong and went from “must-see” to “meh” in just a few seasons. Despite the show’s overall dip in quality, the Blu-Ray releases have been heralded as leaders in the format, filled with special features designed to please hardcore fans.
Disney Teaming Up With Guillermo del Toro For New Disney Double Dare You Label
Submitted by BrianTT on September 14, 2009 - 3:04pmCHICAGO – The Walt Disney Studios is teaming up with acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth,” “The Hobbit”) to launch a new production label called Disney Double Dare You. With the new production company they will create new animated movies that are full of “chills and thrills” for people of all ages, announced at D23 Expo last week by Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios.
HD Version of Third Official ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ Trailer With Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 14, 2009 - 10:28amCHICAGO – Did you think we’d just leave you watching that leaked version of the third “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” trailer two days ago in crappy quality? No way, kind sirs and maams! We just got our hands on the HD version and it’s below for your viewing pleasure now!
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 10 ‘All Star Comedy Jam’ DVDs With Cedric the Entertainer
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 12, 2009 - 7:35pmCHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: DVD, we have 10 DVDs up for grabs to the hilarious Showtime comedy “All Star Comedy Jam,” which is hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. Directed by Leslie Small, this also features Shaquille O’Neal, Shaunie O’Neal, DeRay Davis, Tommy Davidson, Kevin Hart and Aries Spears. The DVD’s street date is Sept. 8, 2009.
Video: New Official ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ Trailer Leaks With Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 12, 2009 - 6:59pmCHICAGO – A new official trailer has leaked for “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner! Don’t delay another second. Watch it now on HollywoodChicago.com!
TV Review: BBC America’s ‘Robin Hood’ Returns Darker, More Mature
Submitted by BrianTT on September 12, 2009 - 9:02amCHICAGO – BBC America’s excellent “Robin Hood” returns tonight, September 12th, with the start of what looks to be a much darker, more intense season of the hit show. Continuing to update the legend for a new generation, the writers of this edition of “Robin Hood” find clever ways to keep the spirit of classic incarnations of the timeless hero intact while making it feel fresh and new at the same time.
Fan-Made, Fake Posters For ‘The Dark Knight Returns’ or ‘Untitled Batman Project’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 12, 2009 - 3:50amCHICAGO – There was talk of a sequel even before “The Dark Knight” hit theaters and obliterated box-office records. That’s all we still have at this point, but we also have a pair of decent, fan-made posters for “The Dark Knight” sequel.
Video: ‘Inception’ Teaser Trailer From ‘The Dark Knight’ Director Christopher Nolan With Leonardo DiCaprio
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 12, 2009 - 3:10amCHICAGO – Riding off the ravenous wave of the explosively successful “The Dark Knight,” Warner Bros. has released a new teaser trailer you’ve got to see.