CHICAGO – One of the open secrets of Chicago is its horrible racist past, which remains like an echo. Playwright Joshua Allen has been exploring this theme in his Grand Boulevard Trilogy – the last chapter talking place during the infamous 1919 race riots – in Raven Theatre’s “The Prodigal Daughter.” For tickets and info, click TPD.
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Red Carpet Podtalk: Director Pamela Adlon of ‘Babes’ at CCFF 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 25, 2024 - 8:02pmCHICAGO – The excellent new film “Babes,” which screened at the 2024 Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) on May 4th, was the feature film director debut from a familiar name … Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”). “Babes” expanded nationwide on May 24th for Memorial Day weekend.
On-Air Film Review: God Only Knows the Talent of ‘The Beach Boys’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 25, 2024 - 7:08pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for The Beach Boys,” the latest rock documentary on the most famous California band of the 1960s, featuring insights from Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Al Jardine. Currently streaming on Disney+ since May 24th.
Audio Film Review: That Darn Cat Rides Again in 'The Garfield Movie'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 24, 2024 - 9:21am- Bowen Yang
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “The Garfield Movie,” an animated film based on the popular comic strip by Jim Davis, and featuring the Monday-hating, lasagna-loving Orange Tabby cat (voice of Chris Pratt) and his friends. In theaters on May 24th.
Film Review: ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Creates an Energy of Its Own
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 24, 2024 - 6:28amCHICAGO – It’s no “Fury Road,” but “Furiosa” is a suitably high octane summer blockbuster that delivers the eye popping action that Mad Max fans come for. The film is a prequel to that Oscar winning film, with Anya Taylor-Joy taking over for Charlize Theron as the one armed, shaved headed all around world-class bad ass.
On-Air Film Review: Everything Must Converge in Ethan Hawke’s ‘Wildcat’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 22, 2024 - 3:27pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the “Wildcat,” co-written and directed by Ethan Hawke and featuring his daughter Maya as 20th Century writer Flannery O’Connor. Currently in select theaters since May 17th. See local listings.
On-Air Film Review: Future is Now in Yance Ford’s ‘Power’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 22, 2024 - 3:14pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the new documentary “Power,” directed by Yance Ford, as a supplement informational survey of the history and militarization of the U.S. police force. Currently streaming on Netflix since May 17th.
Podtalk, Review: Greg Kinnear has in ‘Sight’ on His Latest Role
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 22, 2024 - 10:37amCHICAGO – One of the most reliable and relatable character actors in film is Greg Kinnear. The actor, Oscar nominated for “As Good As It Gets,” has been working steadily in film and TV ever since he made a splash on the scene with “Talk Soup.” From there he was cast in the remake of “Sabrina,” and his roles ascended from there. His latest film role is in “Sight.”
Podtalk: Katie Waters For a Tour of Noisefloor Sound Solutions
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 20, 2024 - 8:39pmCHICAGO – One of the great partners of local filmmaking in the Chicago area is Noisefloor Sound Solutions. The company provides the ambience for storytellers not only in cinema, but for the wide range of creative endeavors in the 21st Century … including TV, Web Series, Video Games and of course, Podcasts.
Audio Theater Review: Michael Shannon in Red Orchid’s ‘Turret’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 18, 2024 - 12:09pmCHICAGO – When in the presence of a powerful acting force like Michael Shannon, the depth of performance is emotional and passionately essential. He co-leads with Travis A. Knight in Red Orchid Theatre’s World Premiere of Levi Holloway’s “Turret,” just extended to June 22nd at the Chopin Theatre.
On-Air Film Review: Pamela Adlon’s ‘Babes’ is Doula Doula Do
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 17, 2024 - 4:35pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 16th, reviewing “Babes,” the director debut of Pamela Adlon (FX’s “Better Things). In select theaters on May 17th. See local listings.
On-Air Film Review: All the Imaginaries in John Krasinski’s “IF”
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 16th, reviewing “IF” (which means Imaginary Friend) a new live action/animated epic written and directed by John Krasinski. In theaters on May 17th.
Podtalk: ‘Relative’ by Michael Glover Smith, Digital Streaming Beginning on May 21, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 15, 2024 - 1:48pm- Cameron Scott Roberts
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CHICAGO – Writer/director Michael Glover Smith’s award-winning feature film “Relative” (2022) was snapped up by Chicago-based Music Box Films, and will have its Digital release on May 21st, 2024. But first, how about one more special screening at the historic Music Box Theatre on Wednesday, May 15th. Click RELATIVE at for tickets and info.
On-Air Film Review: Watching the Cool Fire in ‘I Saw the TV Glow’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 14, 2024 - 10:31pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the “I Saw the TV Glow,” written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun (“We’re all Going to the World’s Fair”). Currently playing in Chicago, opening wider nationwide on May 17th, 2024. See local listings.
