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).
HollywoodChicago.com Arts & Entertainment News
On the Scene: Video of ‘The Dark Knight’ Filming in Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 14, 2007 - 5:03pm
I just finished interviewing “A Mighty Heart” director Michael Winterbottom to find that my correspondent, Phil Tadros of MetroProper, has quickly delivered on my request.
Interview: Emma Roberts in Campy ‘Nancy Drew’ is Nice But Nobody’s Fool
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 11, 2007 - 7:36pm
CHICAGO – Emma Roberts as “Nancy Drew” is nice but nobody’s fool.
Eli Roth in ‘Hostel: Part II’ Flirts Fiddly Line Between Tasteful Terror, Repugnant Repulsion
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 8, 2007 - 4:33pmCHICAGO – “It’s the difference between hunting a lion and a deer.”
News: ‘Once’ Soundtrack, ‘Ocean’s Thirteen’ Premiere Events, Robert Rodriguez to Direct ‘Barbarella’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 2, 2007 - 6:00pmThe soundtrack album for “Once” has been released by Canvasback, Columbia Records and Sony Music Soundtrax.
New Line Records will release the soundtrack to the upcoming New Line Cinema film “Hairspray” on July 10.
‘Desert Bayou’ Delves Deep Into Hurricane Katrina’s Human Psyche
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 24, 2007 - 5:57pmCHICAGO – When Hurricane Katrina rocked New Orleans in 2005, Chicago filmmaker Alex LeMay became fixated on the soul behind the ruin.
Comprehensive Film Release Schedule Through 2008
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 1, 2007 - 6:37pmUpdated: 5/1/07 11:39 p.m.
I have compiled as many upcoming films from as many studios as possible as I can currently confirm through 2008.
Critic’s Pick: Irish Indie Film ‘Once’ Begins 14-Day U.S. Tour
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 1, 2007 - 5:50pmCHICAGO – While full coverage with interviews will follow a Chicago press day on May 8, 2007, I stand by the Irish indie film “Once” now as a critic’s pick.
Current Content Pipeline, Screening Schedule
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 18, 2007 - 10:56pmUpdated: 5/3/07 10:02 a.m. Here is my current content pipeline and Chicago screening schedule. Those listed under “content pipeline” have already been screened and interviewed or are planned.
Content Pipeline
1) IMAX President Greg Foster
2) “Once” director John Carney
‘TMNT’ Director Kevin Munroe Envisions R-Rated CGI
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 18, 2007 - 4:56pmCHICAGO – “CGI is getting hampered by being defined as a ‘kiddie’ medium,” said “TMNT” writer/director Kevin Munroe in an interview with Adam Fendelman.
HollywoodChicago.com Posts New Logo
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 17, 2007 - 8:54pmCHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com has incorporated its new logo!
Adam Brody, Jon Kasdan Interview Published on MidwestBusiness.com
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 17, 2007 - 4:54pmMy interview with “In the Land of Women” star Adam Brody and director Jon Kasdan has been published on MidwestBusiness.com.
Full Audio Interview: Adam Brody, Jon Kasdan on ‘In the Land of Women’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 13, 2007 - 5:47pmCHICAGO – Adam Fendelman interviews “In the Land of Women” star Adam Brody and director Jon Kasdan on April 10 in Chicago. This MP3 audio file is 15 minutes and 40 seconds in length and is 14.3 MB in size.
Adam Brody, Jon Kasdan Interviewed in Chicago on ‘In the Land of Women’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 12, 2007 - 7:53pmCHICAGO – Sex appeal from burgeoning silver-screen stars has evolved. “It’s my abs,” Adam Brody declared following grave reflection about his magnetism. “People like abs cut from stone. I do the work and it pays off.”
