CHICAGO – The late playwright August Wilson left a gift to the world in the form of his “American Century Cycle,” a series of plays each individually set in a decade of the 20th Century, focusing on the black experience. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre presents Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” now through May 19th, 2024 (click here).
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Film News: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Opens in Chicago’s Wrigleyville on Jan. 27, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 25, 2023 - 9:15pmCHICAGO – Alamo Drafthouse Cinema … which began 26 years ago as a single screen in Austin, Texas, and has expanded to 38 locations … is opening in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood on January 27th, 2023.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Paranormal Activity: The Ultimate Chills Collection’
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on Star 96.7 WSSR-FM (Joliet, IL) reviewing the new Paramount Pictures Blu-Ray Collection of “Paranormal Activity: The Ultimate Chills Collection,” containing all seven films in the series plus a documentary.
4K Blu-ray Review: New Edition of ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 12, 2022 - 10:06pm- 4K Ultra HD
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review of the new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray version of 1979’s “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” the first film of one of the most successful film franchises in movie history, spun off from the original breakthrough sci-fi TV series of the 1960s. Beam me up.
Blu-Ray Review: 1987’s ’Back to the Beach’ is Two Nostalgias in One
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 22, 2022 - 2:36pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on Star 96.7 WSSR-FM (Joliet, IL) reviewing the new Blu-Ray edition of “Back to the Beach,” the 1987 parody of Frankie and Annette beach movies from the 1960s, featuring of course Frankie and Annette.
Living La Vita! Audio Blu-ray Review of Federico Fellini's ‘La Dolce Vita’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 28, 2022 - 12:22pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio Blu-ray DVD review of “La Dolce Vita,” the Federico Fellini film masterpiece that introduced the 1960s to itself, and the term “Paparazzi” to the language, now available through Paramount Pictures wherever Blu-rays are sold.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Harold and Maude’ Reminds Us Be Free & Be You
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 21, 2022 - 11:55amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on Star 96.7 WSSR-FM (Joliet, IL) reviewing the new Blu-Ray edition of “Harold and Maude,” the cult classic featuring Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort in the ultimate May/December lesson about freedom, passion and love.
Blu-Ray Review: We’re Not Worthy of Steel Case ‘Wayne’s World’
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) and the Eddie Volkman Show on Star 96.7 WSSR-FM (Joliet, IL) reviewing the new Steel Case 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray edition of “Wayne’s World” from Paramount Pictures.
Blu-ray News: Oscar-Nominated ‘Hugo’ Set For Feb. 28, 2012 Blu-ray/DVD Release
Submitted by TimBMartens on January 30, 2012 - 2:58pmCHICAGO – ‘Hugo,’ this year’s leading film in Oscar nominations with 11, has officially been set for a February 28 Blu-Ray/DVD release date. The release will come in a Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, and a Single-Disc DVD, offering several options for fans to enjoy the film.
Blu-Ray News: Disney to Release ‘Lady and the Tramp,’ ‘Cinderella’ in Diamond Editions
Submitted by TimBMartens on November 11, 2011 - 1:16pmCHICAGO – Disney has opened up its vault, once again, to bring two of its most classic films back to fans; this time in Blu-Ray Diamond Editions. “Lady and the Tramp” and “Cinderella” will both be released in 2012 for fans to enjoy re-mastered, high quality versions of the classic films.
Interview: Need For Speed With ‘Fast Five’ Star Tyrese Gibson
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 3, 2011 - 5:08pmCHICAGO – The familiar character actor Tyrese Gibson is on a roll. The singer, author and actor has recurring roles in two big film franchises, including the portrayal of Roman Pearce in “Fast Five,” set to release on Blu-Ray and DVD on Oct. 4, 2011.
