CHICAGO – Society, or at least certain elements of society, are always looking for scapegoats to hide the sins of themselves and authority. In the so-called “great America” of the 1950s, the scapegoat target was comic books … specifically through a sociological study called “The Seduction of the Innocent.” City Lit Theater Company, in part two of a trilogy on comic culture by Mark Pracht, presents “The Innocence of Seduction … now through October 8th, 2023. For details and tickets, click COMIC BOOK.
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Podtalk: Andrew Moyes of FAN EXPO Chicago, August 10-13, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 7, 2023 - 4:32pmCHICAGO – One of the greatest celebrity shows and entertainment gatherings in the country is landing in Chicago in three days, and the line-up for potential autograph seekers/meet and greet is top of the line. FAN EXPO takes place from August 10-13, 2023. For tickets and information, click FAN EXPO Chicago.
Slideshow: 2017 Wizard World Comic Con in Chicago Runs From August 24-27
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 13, 2017 - 5:01am- Back to the Future
- Carrie Fisher
- Chicago
- Christopher Lloyd
- David Duchovny
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
- Gillian Anderson
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- HollywoodChicago.com Slideshow
- Joe Arce
- Lea Thompson
- Michael J. Fox
- Patrick McDonald
- Ralph Macchio
- Star Wars
- The Karate Kid
- The X-Files
- Wizard World Comic Con
CHICAGO – It’s coming back! One of the best annual pop culture entertainment and comic book gatherings returns to Chicagoland once again, as the Wizard World Comic Con will make its yearly visit to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., the weekend of August 24th through the 27th, 2017. Besides the fan costumes, vendor booths and comic book legends, Wizard World has appearances from TV, music and movie celebrities, highlighted by Elizabeth Olsen (“Captain America: Civil War”), John Cusack (“Love & Mercy”), Gene Simmons (KISS) and Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk” TV series).
Interview: Amy Pietz of ‘Halfway’ to Appear at Midwest Independent Film Festival on Feb. 7, 2017
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 5, 2017 - 1:39pmCHICAGO – Amy Pietz is a Midwesterner made good in her primary role as a working actor. And what better performer to appear at the kick-off of the 2017 Midwest Independent Film Festival, as Pietz’s new film takes place in her native Wisconsin.
Film Review: ‘Left Behind’ Has No Hope of Deliverance
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 3, 2014 - 5:10pmCHICAGO – Onscreen, Nicolas Cage is more sinner than saint these days. And he’ll need a whole month’s worth of Hail Marys to atone for this latest cinematic scourge upon the multiplex.
Film Review: Troubled ‘Thin Ice’ With Greg Kinnear Barely Works
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CHICAGO – Over a decade ago, Jill & Karen Sprecher made waves on the indie scene with “Clockwatchers” and “Thirteen Conversations About One Thing” but then virtually disappeared. They’re back with another arthouse piece, a “Fargo”-esque black comedy called “Thin Ice,” starring Greg Kinnear, Billy Crudup, Alan Arkin, and more. The strong ensemble makes the relatively weak script (as presented…more on that later) easier to take as the film skates over some treacherous rough patches but never falls through.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy’
Submitted by BrianTT on October 29, 2010 - 2:54pmCHICAGO – It’s rare to see a series of films and its fans treated as incredibly as Universal has with the 25th Anniversary edition of the “Back to the Future” trilogy. This is one of the most remarkable and impressive Blu-ray releases to date: A box set that not only features pristinely-restored versions of the three films but includes hours of spectacular special features. It’s a must-own and arguably the best release in a very good season for Blu-ray collectors.
Interview: James Tolkan is Principal Strickland in ‘Back to the Future’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 9, 2010 - 10:46pmCHICAGO – Whenever we hear the term “Slacker,” it does harken back to a certain movie called “Back to the Future.” And the actor that interpreted that famous invective is none other than veteran actor James Tolkan, portraying Principal Strickland.
Interview: Lea Thompson as Lovely Lorraine is ‘Back to the Future’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 3, 2010 - 9:18amCHICAGO – Everybody’s favorite 1950s Mom – besting June Cleaver by a mile – is Lorraine, from the classic 1985 film “Back to the Future.” Lea Thompson, celebrating that milestone character on the 25th anniversary of “Future,” met admirers recently at the Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge, Ill.
Interview: Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown Goes ‘Back to the Future’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 2, 2010 - 3:09pmCHICAGO – The reunited cast of ‘Back to the Future’ included one of the key members of that 1985 classic. Christopher Lloyd, unforgettable as Doc Brown, took questions from fans in an appearance recently at the Hollywood Palms in Naperville, IL.
Interview: Claudia Wells is the Original Jennifer in ‘Back to the Future’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 26, 2010 - 2:37pmCHICAGO – The classic film “Back to the Future” celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and the original cast – including Claudia Wells as Jennifer – will be introducing the film this weekend at the Hollywood Palms and Hollywood Blvd Cinema in suburban Chicago.
