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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Interviews: Dennis Farina, Gary Cole Perform ‘The Last Rites of Joe May’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 1, 2011 - 11:26pmCHICAGO – Dennis Farina is Chicago. Born and raised in the Windy City, his persona and manner is everything Chicago – bold, classy and the true urban Midwest. His latest film is “The Last Rites of Joe May,” which features another actor who got his start in Chicago theater, Gary Cole.
Exclusive Portrait: Remembering ‘60 Minutes’ Pundit Andy Rooney
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 6, 2011 - 8:19pmCHICAGO – The television journalism world lost a titan on Nov. 4, 2011 when Andy Rooney – the irascible pundit on the long-running TV news magazine “60 Minutes” – died at the age of 92.
Exclusive Portrait: Linda Blair Hosts ‘The Exorcist’ in Chicagoland Appearances
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 28, 2011 - 5:58pmCHICAGO – It’s Halloween weekend, and what better time to have Linda Blair, who portrayed the Satan-possessed child named Regan in “The Exorcist,” introduce that film at the Hollywood Palms in Naperville, Illinois, and the Hollywood Blvd Cinema in nearby Woodridge.
Exclusive Portraits: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek at ‘Puss in Boots’ Red Carpet
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 26, 2011 - 5:50pmCHICAGO – A media and admirer frenzy took place last week at the Kerasotes ICON theater in Chicago, where Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek walked the red carpet at the sneak preview for the upcoming film “Puss in Boots.” Both lent their voices to characters that are a spin-off from the “Shrek” series of animated films.
Slideshow: Exclusive Portrait Gallery From 2011 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 23, 2011 - 9:36pm
Dennis Farina on the Red Carpet for ‘Last Rites for Joe May,’ October 6th, 2011CHICAGO – The 47th Chicago International Film Festival wrapped on Oct. 20, 2011 with a spectacular showing of the new film “The Artist”. Over the past two weeks, HollywoodChicago.com has been covering the red carpets and publishing exclusive portraits of the stars and directors.
Red-Carpet Interview, Portrait: Anthony Mackie at 2011 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 20, 2011 - 12:44pmCHICAGO – In just ten years, the resume of actor Anthony Mackie reveals an impressive career so far. The young actor has had major roles in “The Hurt Locker,” “Half Nelson,” “Notorious,” “Million Dollar Baby” and will be featured in the upcoming “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.”
Red-Carpet Interview, Portrait: John C. Reilly at 2011 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 19, 2011 - 6:57amCHICAGO – Since veteran character actor John C. Reilly was born in Chicago, it’s natural that he walked the red carpet at the the 2011 Chicago International Film Festival to promote his new film, “We Need to Talk About Kevin.”
Exclusive Portraits: Kelly Osbourne, Kyle Richards at Macy’s ‘Fashion’s Night Out’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 11, 2011 - 2:39pmCHICAGO – Last month, the famous retailer Macy’s participated in “Fashion’s Night Out” in Chicago, at both their Michigan Avenue and State Street Stores. Among the special events was an appearance by Kelly Osbourne (”The Osbournes,” “Dancing with the Stars”) and Kyle Richards (”The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”).
Slideshow: Three Faces of Cee Lo Green of ‘The Voice’ at Glamorama
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 7, 2011 - 2:44amCHICAGO – R&B singer and songwriter Cee Lo Green is on a hot winning streak. Besides his Grammy winning songs “Crazy” and “Forget You,” he went into national prominence as one of the coaches on the hit NBC show, “The Voice.” Two months ago, he came to Chicago for Macy’s Glamorama Fall Fashion Show.
Exclusive Portrait: Happy Days Again With Henry Winkler, Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 6, 2011 - 8:56amCHICAGO – A significant reunion took play at the Hollywood Celebrities & Memorabilia Show last weekend as three of the main characters from two great sitcoms from the 1970s reunited for a class picture. Henry Winkler of “Happy Days,” plus Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams of “Laverne & Shirley” were there.
