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+.
Dexter
TV News: ‘Dexter’ Gets Order For Two More Seasons
Submitted by TimBMartens on November 18, 2011 - 2:34pmCHICAGO – After almost six seasons of avenging murders from everyone’s favorite Miami Metro blood specialist/serial killer, “Dexter” has been renewed for two more seasons. The hit Showtime drama will start production on season seven next year in Los Angeles.
TV Review: Showtime’s Brilliant ‘Dexter’ Returns With Rebooted Vision
Submitted by BrianTT on October 2, 2011 - 11:59amCHICAGO – Everyone’s favorite monster returns tonight with the sixth season premiere of “Dexter,” Showtime’s greatest hit and a program that has often ranked as one of the best on television. The show is at a crucial turning point in that the creators have admitted that this is kind of a reboot for the series, picking up a year after the activity of last season.
TV Feature: ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Modern Family’ Top 2011 Emmy Predictions
Submitted by BrianTT on September 15, 2011 - 3:10pmCHICAGO – With the Emmy Awards very nearly upon us (Sunday, September 18th, 2011), it seems the right time to take one last look at the Academy’s 2011 nominees before they turn into winners and runner-ups. Who will win? Who should win? And who should have been invited to the party?
Blu-Ray Review: Spectacular Fifth Season of Showtime’s ‘Dexter’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 15, 2011 - 4:56pmCHICAGO – Showtime’s “Dexter” was in a precarious position in season five after essentially blowing up their own program at the end of season four. Would they jump the shark or keep taking incredible risks? The result is definitely the latter as this turned out to be one of the best seasons of Michael C. Hall’s incredible program and it will be available on Blu-ray and DVD this week.
TV News: ABC Announces Plan For Series Based on ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 9, 2011 - 3:00pmCHICAGO – While news of ABC ending “Desperate Housewives” has spread, the entertainment group has announced that plans have been made to develop “The Lincoln Lawyer” into a drama series. Calling for a pilot script to be created, ABC appears to see some potential in a possible series after the success of the feature film and book series about a lawyer who conducts his business out of his Lincoln town car.
On XLC Radio: HollywoodChicago.com’s Brian Tallerico to Discuss the Best Summer 2011 TV
Submitted by BrianTT on July 15, 2011 - 11:24amCHICAGO – Brian Tallerico guests on Jimmy & Jen on 102.3 XLC in Chicago on June 30, 2011 for an interview about current television news including the best programs of Summer 2011.
TV News: ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ ‘Modern Family’ Lead Emmy Nominations
Submitted by BrianTT on July 14, 2011 - 8:02amCHICAGO – HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” and ABC’s “Modern Family” were two of the big winners on Thursday morning when the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the 63rd Primetime Emmy Nominations.
If We Had an Emmy Ballot: The Best TV of 2010 to 2011
Submitted by BrianTT on June 20, 2011 - 4:19pmCHICAGO – It’s that time of year again – the time when the TV industry‘s chosen few try to determine which of their peers delivered the best performances of the past twelve months before handing in their Emmy ballots this Friday, June 24th, 2011.
Submit Your Comments For WGN Radio: Turn TV Favorites Into Emmy Nominees With WGN
Submitted by BrianTT on June 3, 2011 - 10:39amCHICAGO – Brian Tallerico, content director and TV critic for HollywoodChicago.com, will appear on Bill Moller’s program this Saturday on WGN Radio 720 AM in Chicago. The show plays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every weekend. It’s the time of year when the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences puts together its list of favorites for Emmy nominations. With ballots due this month, who do you think should be nominated?
TV Review: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum Save Troubled ‘Shameless’
Submitted by BrianTT on January 9, 2011 - 1:56pmCHICAGO – Showtime has built a critical and award-winning reputation around strong lead characters for some of our most best TV actors: Michael C. Hall in “Dexter,” Edie Falco in “Nurse Jackie,” Mary-Louise Parker in “Weeds,” Laura Linney in “The Big C,” and Toni Collette in “United States of Tara” are only a few examples.