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+.
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Exclusive Portrait: Julie Andrews of ‘The Sound of Music’ at Chicagoland Book Signing
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 15, 2009 - 2:36pmCHICAGO – Film icon Julie Andrews greeted the HollywoodChicago.com lens before meeting fans and signing copies of her new book “Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs & Lullabies” on Oct. 14, 2009 at the Borders in Schaumburg, Ill.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Superman Batman: Public Enemies’ Features Superhero Dream Duo
Submitted by BrianTT on October 15, 2009 - 1:13pmCHICAGO – Batman and Superman have more in common than you might think and it’s not just that they both wear capes and try to stop evil from triumphing over good. The Dark Knight and The Man of Steel are both forced to hide their true selves and deal with significant personal demons. Superman has the power to destroy the world, something he has to rein in every day, and Batman struggles with his moral code, one that keeps him from getting the true revenge he needs for the death of his parents.
TV Review: ‘30 Rock’ Returns With Two Perfect Episodes
Submitted by BrianTT on October 15, 2009 - 1:03pmCHICAGO – NBC sent over the first two episodes of the fourth season of the Emmy-winning “30 Rock” and, believe it or not, the show may actually be better than when it left the air last spring. Tonight’s premiere is good but next week’s episode is even better with some of the strongest comedy writing of the year to date and amazing work by the standard cast and one of their most talented regular guest stars, Will Arnett.
FOX November Highlights: ‘The Wanda Sykes Show’ Premiere; New Episodes of ‘House,’ ‘Fringe,’ More
Submitted by BrianTT on October 15, 2009 - 10:52amCHICAGO – FOX recently sent over the details on their post-baseball coverage including the series premiere of “The Wanda Sykes Show,” the special “Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show,” a week-long “The Simpsons”-themed on-air scavenger hunt November 9th through the 15th, and synopsis information for the hit shows they have planned for the sweeps period including “House,” “Glee,” “Bones,” “Fringe,” and “Lie to Me”.
Red Carpet: Hot Film ‘Precious’ Premieres at 2009 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 15, 2009 - 8:39amCHICAGO – Backed by industry giants Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, the new film “Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire,” had a red carpet premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival on October 14th.
DVD Review: ‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil’ Still Best Documentary of 2009 to Date
Submitted by BrianTT on October 14, 2009 - 9:37pmCHICAGO – The great “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” played to sold-out crowds earlier this year and completely rejuvenated the careers of the rock Gods that never were - Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner aka Anvil. Now this great movie is available on DVD and you shouldn’t let it go by unseen.
45th Chicago International Film Festival Has a Surprise
Submitted by BrianTT on October 14, 2009 - 8:52pmCHICAGO – Thinking about going to the Chicago International Film Festival? Here’s an incentive for you. If you attend the fest on Tuesday night, Oct. 20, next Wednesday is going to be amazing for you.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 ‘Lock ’N Load’ Chicago Passes For Showtime Reality Series
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 14, 2009 - 4:57pmCHICAGO – In our latest TV edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have 50 admit-one passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago sneak peek of the first two episodes of “Lock ‘N Load,” which is a new hidden-camera reality series on Showtime!
DVD Review: ‘Cheri’ Knows Love Isn’t Love if It’s All About You
Submitted by BrianTT on October 14, 2009 - 3:57pmCHICAGO – “Cheri” could be confused with an updated adaptation of a Jane Austen novel if its characters weren’t so comfortable with what goes on between the sheets. Like players in many stuffy costume dramas, they wear the best clothes, live in lavishly decorated homes and speak their perfect grammar in posh accents. But since they aren’t sexually repressed, they do it all with a little bounce in their step.
TV Review: Final Season of ‘Nip/Tuck’ Starts With Lackluster Premiere
Submitted by BrianTT on October 14, 2009 - 12:39pmCHICAGO – Let’s be honest: “Nip/Tuck” has been in need of a face lift for years. The show arguably jumped the shark when The Carver took over (in season three) and has never quite looked the same since. Even with the sizable flaws of the last two seasons, “Nip/Tuck” was never boring. It even showed flashes of creator Ryan Murphy’s occasional genius in the seasons since.
Video: Trailer for ‘The Expendables’ With Sylvester Stallone, Mickey Rourke
Submitted by BrianTT on October 14, 2009 - 11:47amCHICAGO – Since its was announced, Sylvester Stallone’s “The Expendables” has promised to be one of the more over-the-top, ridiculous action movies in years. The film unites some of the most high-profile action stars in the business including Sly, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke and more. Don’t miss this preview and mark your calendars for Aug. 20, 2010.
Red Carpet: Willem Dafoe at the 2009 Chicago International Film Festival in Lars von Trier’s ‘Antichrist’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 14, 2009 - 10:50amCHICAGO – Willem Dafoe, the intense and excitable actor in so many classic films, walked the red carpet at the Chicago International Film Festival October 12th, representing the premiere of his new film with director Lars von Trier, “Antichrist.”
Preview: The 45th Chicago International Film Festival, Week Two
Submitted by BrianTT on October 14, 2009 - 10:41amCHICAGO – The second week of The 45th Chicago Film Festival kicks off tonight (or tomorrow depending on how you look at the fest that runs from the 8th to the 22nd) and the upcoming weekend features just as much and arguably more interesting films unspooling at the AMC River East than the first.
