CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 5th, reviewing the new miniseries “The Offer,” about the creation of the classic film “The Godfather,” currently streaming on Paramount+.
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Film Review: Memory! On-The-Air Reviews of ‘The Rental’ and ‘Cats’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 27, 2020 - 7:17pm- Alison Brie
- Cats
- Dan Stevens
- Dave Franco
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Ian McKellan
- Idris Elba
- IFC Films
- James Corden
- Jennifer Hudson
- Jeremy Allen White
- Joe Swanberg
- Judi Dench
- Movie Review
- Patrick McDonald
- Razzie
- Rebel Wilson
- Sheila Vand
- Taylor Swift
- The Rental
- Toby Huss
- Tom Hooper
- Universal Pictures
- VOD
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on July 23rd, 2020, reviewing the new Video-On-Demand film “The Rental” and the infamous 2019 film, “Cats” (Digital & DVD).!—break—>
Exclusive Portrait: Anna Kendrick in Chicagoland for New Book ‘Scrappy Little Nobody’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 14, 2016 - 2:24pm- Anderson’s Bookshop
- Anna Kendrick
- Camp
- Community Christian Church
- Drinking Buddies
- Exclusive Portrait
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Joe Arce
- Joe Swanberg
- Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates
- Naperville
- Patrick McDonald
- Pitch Perfect
- Scrappy Little Nobody
- The Accountant
- The Last Five Years
- Trolls
- Twilight
- Up in the Air
CHICAGO – After conquering the movie business, it makes sense that popular actress Anna Kendrick would take on the best seller list with her new book “Scrappy Little Nobody.” The book is a series of personal essays about her life in moviedom, and she appeared in Chicagoland last month in Naperville, Ill., for an event sponsored by Anderson’s Bookshop.
Interview: Director Raza Siddiqui on ‘We Could Happen,’ Premiering on May 17, 2016
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 15, 2016 - 2:47pmCHICAGO – Raza Siddiqui is a “can do” director, who not only continues his own proficiency in filmmaking, but supports all Chicago films by presenting and participating in local film showcases. He has completed his first feature film – “We Could Happen” – and it will have its premiere on May 17th, 2016, at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema in Chicago. For details, click here.
Interviews: Women in Film Chicago 2016 Focus Awards Honorees
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 7, 2016 - 1:31pmCHICAGO – It was a celebration in late January for Women in Film Chicago, as the organization showcased notable women in media with their annual Focus Awards. Advertising guru Jean Batthany, director Kris Swanberg, Editor Kathryn Hempel and writer/actress Megan Mercier were the honorees.
Interview: Megan Mercier, 2016 Focus Award Honoree, Presented by Women in Film Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 27, 2016 - 8:09pmCHICAGO – The advocacy group of Women in Film Chicago (WIFC) have an annual event that honors prominent members of the media industry in the city, and the 2016 Focus Awards Gala will take place this year on January 28th. The honorees are Advertising Creative Director Jean Batthany, Documentary Filmmaker Kathryn Hempel, Film Director Kris Swanberg, and Writer/Actor Megan Mercier.
Film Review: Elisabeth Moss Reigns Supreme in ‘Queen of Earth’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 8, 2015 - 10:23amCHICAGO – Elisabeth Moss is the ‘Actor of Her Generation.’ She is a true chameleon, and can anchor a lead role while still expressing a twitch of consequence. The subject is depression in “Queen of Earth,” and writer/director Alex Ross Perry is able to honestly portray it through Moss.
Interview: Actor Jake Johnson on Evolving in ‘Digging for Fire’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 20, 2015 - 6:15pmCHICAGO – Actor Jake Johnson is expanding his presence in movies, and much of that has to do with his collaboration with director – and Chicago native – Joe Swanberg. Johnson and Swanberg have teamed up for their second film, after the success of 2013’s “Drinking Buddies, and are listed as co-writers in “Digging for Fire.”
Interview: ‘Digging for Fire’ Director Joe Swanberg at 2015 Chicago Critics Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 2, 2015 - 10:45amCHICAGO – He is the master of loose and natural dialogue in his many micro-budget films. Director Joe Swanberg has worked his way up the movie ladder through perseverance and staying true to his vision, despite the obstacles. His film, “Digging for Fire,” opened the Chicago Critics Film Festival on May 1, 2015.
2015 Sundance Diary: ‘Digging for Fire,’ ‘Entertainment’ & ‘Results’
Submitted by NickHC on February 2, 2015 - 9:38pm- 2015 Sundance Diary
- 2015 Sundance Film Festival
- Anna Kendrick
- Brie Larson
- Chris Messina
- Cobie Smulders
- Digging for Fire
- Entertainment
- Gregg Turkington
- Guy Pearce
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jake Johnson
- Joe Swanberg
- Kevin Corrigan
- Nick Allen
- Results
- Rick Alverson
- Sam Rockwell
- Sundance 2015 Coverage
- Sundance Film Festival
PARK CITY, Utah – There are still some films to be discussed in my Sundance coverage. Here’s write-ups of “Digging for Fire,” “Entertainment,” and “Results,” which featured the return of festival-approved directors, albeit heading in different directions.
Film News: ‘Animals’ is Top Film at ‘Best of the Midwest’ Awards Night
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 10, 2014 - 2:52pm- Animals
- Anna Kendrick
- Best of the Midwest
- Betsy Steinberg
- Charlie Barnett
- Chicago Fire
- Chicago PD
- Christian Stolte
- Daniel Klein
- David Dastmalchian
- Film News
- First Tuesdays
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Joe Swanberg
- Jon Seda
- Kelly O’Sullivan
- LaRoyce Hawkins Collin Schiffli
- Lena Dunham
- Maura Kidwell
- Midwest Independent Film Festival
- Mike McNamara
- Patrick McDonald
- Sirens
CHICAGO – On Tuesday, December 2nd, the Midwest Independent Film Festival gave out their 2014 “Best of the Midwest” awards with a ceremony at The Underground Nightclub in Chicago. Sweeping Best Actor, Director and Feature Film was the Collin Schiffli-directed “Animals,” starring and written by David Dastmalchian.
