CHICAGO – What is one of the greatest survival instincts of the pandemic? Creativity. The Zoom web series “What Did Clyde Hide?” is the result of a creative effort from Executive Producer/Show Runner Ruth Kaufman, Producer Sandy Gulliver and Director Sean Patrick Leonard. Kaufman and Leonard talk about the series, naturally, via Zoom.!—break—>
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Film Review: Superb Allegorical Story Told in Essential ‘Christine’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 18, 2016 - 7:27pmCHICAGO – In one of the great American films of the year, character actor Rebecca Hall interprets a based-on-truth incident from the 1970s, as she portrays the title character of “Christine.” The film encapsulates the nature of mental health, gender issues and the pursuit of random numbers.
Film Review: Jake Gyllenhaal is Eerily Seductive as the ‘Nightcrawler’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 30, 2014 - 9:01pmCHICAGO – This film can be defined as “Network” meets Norman Bates, but it also exposes virtually all our modern sins, in a chilling story about a loser who spouts business self help while taping bloody crimes that sell on the morning news. Jake Gyllenhaal is the “Nightcrawler.”
TV News: ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Modern Family’ Top 2014 Emmy Awards
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 26, 2014 - 6:45am- 2014
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LOS ANGELES – It was one more lap around the victory track for the AMC-TV show ‘Breakling Bad,’ as the gritty drama about a teacher turned meth dealer took home six Primetime Emmy Awards at the 66th ceremony on August 25th. ‘Modern Family’ took home the statue for Outstanding Comedy Series for a a fifth straight year.
TV News: 2014 Emmy Award Nominations Announced
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 10, 2014 - 7:47pmCHICAGO – Some old TV favorites and some new online upstarts highlight the nominations for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, which takes place on Monday, August 25th, 2014. The Netflix series “Orange is the New Black” competes with stalwart sitcoms “The Big Bang Theory” and “Modern Family” at this year’s ceremony.
TV News: The 2013-14 Fall TV Schedule by Night
Submitted by BrianTT on May 16, 2013 - 8:27amCHICAGO – The five broadcast networks have announced their Fall 2013 schedules and so it’s now easy to see them night by night, timeslot by timeslot. Which timeslots seem the most competitive? Do you know what you’re going to watch or schedule in your DVR? Here’s the chart you need to figure it out.
TV News: CBS Fall Schedule Includes New Nights For Big Hits, Five New Shows
Submitted by BrianTT on May 15, 2013 - 7:40amCHICAGO – When you’re the #1 network on TV, it must be tempting to stay the course. However, CBS always shakes things up a bit and this year is no different.
TV News: ‘24: Live Another Day’ to Premiere on FOX in Summer 2014
Submitted by BrianTT on May 13, 2013 - 8:08amCHICAGO – Jack’s back! FOX announced today that Jack Bauer is returning to the network in “24: Live Another Day,” to premiere in Summer 2014 with 12 episodes representing 24 hours. We don’t know much more than that at this point other than Kiefer Sutherland will return, reunited with showrunner Howard Gordon.
TV News: FOX Announces Fall Schedule with Six New Shows
Submitted by BrianTT on May 13, 2013 - 7:44amCHICAGO – FOX announced their 2013-14 schedule this morning and your favorite shows aren’t going anywhere with several interesting new dramas and comedies to support them. With A-list talent in front of the camera (Seth Green, Andre Braugher, Andy Samber) and behind it (J.J. Abrams, Seth MacFarlane), FOX has an ambitious new slate.
Video: First Trailer For ABC’s ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 12, 2013 - 7:06pmCHICAGO – One of the most anticipated shows of the Fall 2013 season is bound to be “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and the show has a trailer, just released by ABC. We had to share. Stay tuned to HollywoodChicago.com for more news all week as the Fall schedules are announced and more details on the transition of the modern Marvel Universe from hit films like “Iron Man 3” and “Thor: The Dark World” to ABC.
TV News: NBC Announces Fall Schedule with Six New Shows, Changes to Every Night
Submitted by BrianTT on May 12, 2013 - 4:18pmCHICAGO – When you’re in as much of a ratings struggle as NBC, it makes sense to shake things up and that’s exactly what they’re doing in the Fall with a new show or an old show in a new time every single night of the week. “Chicago Fire,” “Revolution,” “The Biggest Loser,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “Parenthood” are moving.
