Greatest Love! On-Air Film Review of 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody'

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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on December 23rd, reviewing the new Whitney Houston movie bio “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” in theaters beginning December 23rd.

The pop singer’s life is shown from her breakthrough to her death, heart achingly portrayed by the Naomi Ackle. This film also has a tour guide, and it comes in the form of Clive Davis (Stanley Tucci) the mentor of Whitney, who as a reminder had seven Number One singles in a row in 1988, still a record. The turmoil with her parents (Clarke Peters and Tamara Tunie), husband Bobby Brown (Ashton Sanders) and her early girlfriend Robyn (Nafessa Williams).

“Dance“
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Photo credit: Sony Pictures Releasing

Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com reviews “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” during the Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7), Joliet, Illinois, December 23rd, 2022 …

“Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody” is in theaters beginning December 23rd. Featuring Naomi Ackles, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Nafessa Williams, Clarke Peters, and Tamara Tunie. Written by Anthony McCarten. Directed by Kasi Lemmons. Rated “PG-13”

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Editor and Film Writer
HollywoodChicago.com
pat@hollywoodchicago.com

© 2022 Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com

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