CHICAGO – It began with a boy and his dream (nightmare?). John LaFlamboy, to be exact, as he took an idea he had in college and made it his life’s work. He owns and operates the HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport (Illinois), which was designed, built and put together by Haunted House experts expressly for the spookiest month of the year. For info on how to purchase tickets, click HellsGate.
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Exclusive Photo: In Memoriam Actor Jan-Michael Vincent, Dead at 73
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 12, 2019 - 2:02pmCHICAGO – In one of Jan-Michael Vincent’s most recent photos, taken in 2016 by photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com, the ex-heart throb actor is revealed as a man who lived his life hard to the end. Vincent died last month in Asheville, North Carolina, on February 10th, 2019. He was 73.
TV News: Me-Too to Air ‘Tribute to Ernest Borgnine’ on July 10, 2012
Submitted by mattmovieman on July 9, 2012 - 4:53pmCHICAGO – Ernest Borgnine, the beloved Oscar-winning actor who passed away July 8 at age 95, will be honored on Chicago’s Me-Too network Tuesday, July 10, with a marathon of the actor’s celebrated TV work. Me-Too’s “Tribute to Ernest Borgnine” will air from 7pm to 11pm.
Film News: ‘Marty’ Oscar Winner Ernest Borgnine Dies at 95
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 8, 2012 - 11:51pmLOS ANGELES – Ernest Borgnine was the movie star who was America’s “every man,” with roles like his Best Actor Oscar winning “Marty” (1955), Quinton McHale in TV’s “McHale’s Navy” (1962), tough guy Fatso Judson in the classic film “From Here to Eternity” (1953) and even as a cartoon voice (Mermaid Man) on “Spongebob Squarepants.” Borgnine died Sunday in Los Angeles at the age of 95.
Interviews: Hollywood Legends Ernest Borgnine, Bruce Dern
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 5, 2011 - 11:30amCHICAGO – The wonderful bonus of the Hollywood Celebrities & Memorabilia Show is the opportunity to meet the real stars of past film eras. Ernest Borgnine and Bruce Dern were there during the show in March of this year.
Slideshow: 18-Portrait Gallery at Hollywood Celebrities & Memorabilia Show
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 27, 2011 - 12:59pmCHICAGO – The Hollywood Celebrities & Memorabilia Show, a biannual institution in Chicago, recently had their spring gathering of stars. Many top celebrities participated, including Ernest Borgnine, Bruce Dern, Elliott Gould, Tippi Hedren, Stella Stevens, Margot Kidder and The Walton Girls (Judy Norton and Erin McDonough).
Blu-Ray Review: Deadly Dull ‘Red’ Wastes A-List Cast
Submitted by mattmovieman on February 1, 2011 - 9:05amCHICAGO – After 2010, the Golden Globes should officially retire the category of “Best Musical or Comedy” for two reasons: 1. A staggeringly small percentage of American films annually fall under the category of “musical,” and 2. This year’s nominees were so embarrassingly awful that they instantly drained the category of any future credibility.
Interviews: Christmas Stars Shine With Mickey Rooney, Ernest Borgnine, Tippi Hedren, Larry Hagman
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 24, 2009 - 9:10amCHICAGO – On this Christmas Eve, we will bask in the light of sparkling film stars, and honor their legacy. Mickey Rooney, Ernest Borgnine, Tippi Hedren and Larry Hagman met admirers at the Hollywood Celebrities Show.
Honoring Oscar-Winning Actor Ernest Borgnine: An Appreciation
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 28, 2009 - 12:17pmCHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com’s ace photographer, Joe Arce, recently photographed the Academy Award winning actor Ernest Borgnine at a book signing event in Chicago. The 92 year-old survivor was in excellent spirits, telling many rich anecdotes to the gathered crowd.
