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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Interview: Director J. Spencer Greene’s Indy Film ‘Off-Loop’ Premieres in Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 19, 2009 - 5:07pmCHICAGO – The spirit of independent film is embodied in J. Spencer Greene’s “Off-Loop”, which will be having its Chicago premiere on Wednesday night, May 20, at the Portage Theater on the northwest side.
Action Blu-Ray Round Up, May 19, 2009: ‘Changing Lanes,’ ‘The Machinist’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 19, 2009 - 3:57pmCHICAGO – Paramount Home Video is unleashing waves of catalog titles this month. It started with the comedy wave last Tuesday and continues with a diverse slate of action films this week.
ABC Renews ‘Castle,’ ‘Scrubs’; Cancels ‘The Unusuals,’ ‘Cupid’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 19, 2009 - 2:04pmCHICAGO – ABC is still struggling to find the next big hit to stand next to monsters like “Lost,” “Desperate Housewives,” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” and they decided to give Nathan Fillion & Stana Katic’s “Castle” a shot at hit status, but cancelled several other new shows, including “The Unusuals” and “Cupid”.
Fox Renews ‘Dollhouse,’ Cancels ‘Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 19, 2009 - 1:19pmCHICAGO – The networks announce their fall schedules this week and Eliza Dushku fans will be happy that her on-the-bubble show from TV genius Joss Whedon, “Dollhouse,” got a last minute reprieve from the TV gas chamber and will be on the FOX fall schedule. While “Dollhouse” made the cut, “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” was shown the door.
Official Poster For ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ Released
Submitted by BrianTT on May 19, 2009 - 11:43amCHICAGO – The official poster for “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” has finally been released and it features shots of Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner), and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), the biggest stars of the sequel to “Twilight”.
‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ is Aptly Sweetened Chicago Refreshment
Submitted by Alissa Norby on May 16, 2009 - 1:49amCHICAGO – If you were one of those Chicagoans who discovered a new allergy to the hoards of hormonally-charged pubescents attached to “Wicked’s” wake, you may want to take heed, or rather cover—a new touring behemoth promises to tow along new teenie boppers to the Ford Theatre. But not to worry, plenty of chaperones will surely be on duty.
TV Review: Ryan Murphy’s Excellent ‘Glee’ is Unlike Anything on TV
Submitted by BrianTT on May 15, 2009 - 10:39amCHICAGO – Much closer to Alexander Payne’s “Election” than Disney’s “High School Musical,” the pilot for Ryan Murphy’s “Glee” is one of the best of the last several years, a clever blend of satire, pop tunes, laugh-out-loud comedy, and rich, interesting characters. The one thing I kept thinking during the pilot of “Glee”? This is too good for network TV. It will never last.
Tom Hanks, Ron Howard Misfire With Ridiculous ‘Angels & Demons’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 15, 2009 - 10:34amRating: 1.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Ron Howard’s “Angels & Demons,” the sequel to “The Da Vinci Code,” is an absolute mess, a film that tries hard to break free from the dull tone of its predecessor but ends up even more ridiculous, frustrating and generally worthless.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ With Kevin James a Massive Comedy Hit
Submitted by BrianTT on May 15, 2009 - 10:26amCHICAGO – Being a big fan of Kevin James and his underrated sitcom “The King of Queens” and marveling at the massive box office for Steve Carr’s “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” I approached the Blu-Ray release of this hit title with cautious optimism. I’m still very happy for the talented James, but he deserves better than this slapstick-y and inconsistent comedy.
TV Review: B-Movie Thrills Live on in BBC America’s ‘Primeval’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 14, 2009 - 8:26pmCHICAGO – BBC America’s “Primeval” is a wonderful slice of B-movie thrills on the small screen, a great piece of escapism on Saturday nights that is yet another jewel in the crown of this fantastic cable network.
Blu-Ray Review: Anne Hathaway, Patrick Wilson in Supernatural ‘Passengers’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 14, 2009 - 8:20pmCHICAGO – There have been several interesting movies about plane crashes, none more so than Peter Weir’s amazing “Fearless” with its career-best performance by Jeff Bridges. There’s something nearly supernatural about surviving falling from the sky in a several-ton hunk of metal. It’s that otherworldly quality that Anne Hathaway and Patrick Wilson use for creepy thrills in the moderately effective “Passengers,” now on Blu-Ray and DVD.
Interview: Managing Expectations of Life, Love With ‘Management’ Director Stephen Belber
Submitted by BrianTT on May 14, 2009 - 2:10pmCHICAGO – Stephen Belber, the acclaimed playwright behind “The Laramie Project” and “Tape,” which was adapted into a feature film by director Richard Linklater, makes his directorial debut this week with the quirky romantic comedy “Management” starring Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston. He took time out of his busy schedule to make an international call from Paris, France to discuss the film with HollywoodChicago.com.
Video: Trailer For ‘Nine’ With Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz
Submitted by BrianTT on May 14, 2009 - 8:45amCHICAGO – The trailer for the highly anticipated musical “Nine” was released today and you really must take a look. Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson, Fergie, and Sophia Loren, and directed by Rob Marshall (“Chicago”), “Nine” feels like the first trailer for a likely major Oscar candidate for 2009.