CHICAGO – If you’ve never seen the farcical ensemble theater chestnut “Noises Off,” you will see no better version than on the Steppenwolf Theatre stage, now at their northside Chicago venue through November 3rd. For tickets and details for this riotous theater experience, click NOISES OFF.
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Audio Film Review: ‘Arthur the King’ Defines Doggone Fun
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 16, 2024 - 12:22amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Arthur the King” the latest film from Mark Wahlberg, regarding an adventure race, a need for fulfillment in the pursuit of victory and an actual victory in a friendship with a dog. In theaters on March 15th.
Audio Film Review: Mark His Redemption in ‘Father Stu’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 12, 2022 - 10:15pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on “Father Stu,” featuring Mark Wahlberg traveling down an unusual life path, portraying a character journey from unsuccessful boxer and actor to the priesthood. In theaters on Wednesday, April 13th, just in time for redemption on Easter weekend.
On-Air Film Review: Say Hello to Your Mother and Kid in ‘Uncharted’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 18, 2022 - 6:02pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on February 18th, 2022, reviewing the new release, “Uncharted,” based on the popular video game, in theaters on February 18th.
On-Air Film Review: Hit the Road Joe! Review of ‘Joe Bell’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 23, 2021 - 8:29amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on July 22th, 2021, reviewing the new film “Joe Bell” – featuring Mark Wahlberg – in theaters beginning July 23rd.
Podtalk: Writer/Director Sean Anders Fosters Genuine Emotions and Comedy in 'Instant Family'
Submitted by JonHC on November 17, 2018 - 3:13pmCHICAGO - We have all seen and heard second-hand stories about adoption and the foster care system, but its hard to know exactly what to believe. In writer/director Sean Anders latest film, “Instant Family”, he takes a look but through a more personal lens as his basis the film off of his experiences.
Feature: Top 25 Celebrity Portraits of 2017, Captured by Joe Arce
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- Alfre Woodard
- Anthony Hopkins
- Best
- Bob Odenkirk
- Caitlyn Jenner
- Chadwick Boseman
- Danny Trejo
- Denis Leary
- Ed Asner
- Entertainment News
- Eric Roberts
- Gabourey Sidibe
- Gabrielle Union
- Helen Mirren
- Hillary Clinton
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- Jane Fonda
- Joe Arce
- Kevin Spacey
- Lisa Marie
- List
- Loni Anderson
- Maggie Ziegler
- Mark Wahlberg
- Neal Patrick Harris
- Patrick McDonald
- Patrick Stewart
- Photography
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- Pictures
- Portraits
- Stefanie Powers
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- Top 25 2017
- Valerie Bertinelli
- Vanessa Redgrave
CHICAGO – My year in capturing 2017 celebrity portraits is best summed up with a bit of poetry: My subjects skewed older and politically bolder/In a year that demanded change/My list is longer with work hopefully stronger/In capturing these faces not strange.
Film Review: ‘All the Money in the World’ Has a Soft Landing
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 21, 2017 - 1:57pmCHICAGO – A bitter and old rich man won’t take responsibility for the co-opting of something he is directly connected to. Is this the Trump administration or “All the Money in the World”? Christopher Plummer portrays mogul J. Paul Getty, trying to steer clear of his grandson’s kidnapping.
Blu-ray Review: Goofy ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ is Worth a Look
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 27, 2017 - 11:29amCHICAGO – Knock me over with a feather kids, but I enjoyed “Transformers: The Last Knight.” Maybe it was in comparison to the others or maybe director Michael Bay has beaten me into submission, but this one had the right story elements and casting to make it work, with exceptions of course. It’s goofiness is its charm, and it was released on Blu-Ray/DVD on September 26th, 2017 (Digital HD already available).
Slideshow: Chicago Red-Carpet Premiere of ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 26, 2017 - 3:50pmCHICAGO – The Windy City became the “transforming” city on June 20th, 2017, as the major cast members and director Michael Bay walked the Red Carpet for the premiere of their new film “Transformers: The Last Knight.” The special Red Carpet event was on a barge on the Chicago River, behind the legendary Civic Opera House. Mark Wahlberg, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Josh Duhamel and Laura Haddock were among the cast members that were there.
Red-Carpet Video Interview: ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Star Josh Duhamel
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 23, 2017 - 5:32pmCHICAGO – Josh Duhamel walked the Chicago red carpet for the premiere of “Transformers: The Last Knight” on June 20, 2017. He talked to Adam Fendelman of HollywoodChicago.com about working with director Michael Bay and this film appealing to a younger demographic (including Josh’s son).