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Interview: Director Miguel Arteta Maps a Route to ‘Cedar Rapids’

Cedar Rapids, Director Miguel Arteta

CHICAGO – It takes a man born in Puerto Rico to really understand the Midwest, and director Miquel Arteta proves it in his stellar “Cedar Rapids.” Given an all-star cast including Ed Helms, Anne Heche, Sigourney Weaver and John C. Reilly, Arteta formulates a comedy that feels like the heartland.

Film Review: Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal Sell Out in Unbearable ‘Love and Other Drugs’

CHICAGO – “Love and Other Drugs” celebrates everything that is wrong with America, wrapped in a package with two “it” stars doing a disservice to their emerging careers.

Blu-Ray Review: ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’ Bores to Tears

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Blu-Ray

CHICAGO – Jerry Bruckheimer has reached a point in his career where he feels capable of making a film out of anything. And not just a film, but a multimillion dollar franchise offering the mega-producer’s typically uninspired blend of sound and fury. He’s already worked wonders with an old theme park ride and an outdated action figure, so why not base his next popcorn epic on a forgotten video game from 1989?

Video Game Review: Disappointing ‘Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands’

Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands

CHICAGO – One might assume that the disappointing Jake Gyllenhaal summer action flick “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” would have a movie tie-in game that’s equally frustrating but Ubisoft’s “Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands” is actually unrelated to the film other than being a part of the franchise that inspired it. No, you won’t be able to play Alfred Molina’s ostrich races, although you may wish you could.

‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’ is Perfect Background Noise For Making Out

CHICAGO – Historically, video game adaptations are recipes for disaster when translated into film. While “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” with Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton has a blockbuster opportunity to buck the decades-old trend, we’re just subjected to more of the same soul-deadening time drain.

Slideshow: 22-Image Gallery From ‘Prince of Persia’ With Jake Gyllenhaal

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Jake Gyllenhaal

CHICAGO – This 22-image slideshow features a selection of the official press images for Walt Disney Pictures’ “Prince of Persia” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, and Alfred Molina. It will open on May 28th, 2010.

Slideshow: World Premiere of ‘Prince of Persia’ With Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton

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Gemma Arterton and Jake Gyllenhaal

CHICAGO – This 24-image slideshow contains red carpet and afterparty pics from the world premiere of “Prince of Persia: Sands of Time” on May 9th, 2010 in Westfield, London. Celebrities in attendance include Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

Blu-Ray Review: Unnecessary ‘Brothers’ Remake Works on Own Terms

Brothers Blu-Ray

CHICAGO – Was there really any need to remake “Brothers,” the 2004 Danish drama directed by Susanne Bier? Not only was the film nearly flawless, but its riveting emotions and themes resonated on a universal level that transcended any cultural boundaries. Just because a war film is set in a different country or a different time period doesn’t mean the modern-day American soldier won’t be able to relate to it.

Slideshow: 23-Image Gallery For Red-Carpet Arrivals at 2010 Academy Awards

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Zac Efron

CHICAGO – This 30-image slideshow contains a selection of the arrivals at The 82nd Annual Academy Awards. Want to know what people were wearing?

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  • Manhunt

    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+.

  • Topdog/Underdog, Invictus Theatre

    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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