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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Film News: Best Picture at 96th Academy Awards is ‘Oppenheimer’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 11, 2024 - 1:48amCHICAGO – In a breezy and memorable 96th Oscars … which took place on March 10th, 2024 … the Best Picture was “Oppenheimer,” with Cillian Murphy taking Best Actor and Robert Downey, Jr. for Best Supporting Actor from the same film. Emma Stone was the surprising Best Actress for “Poor Things” and Da’Vine Joy Randolph was Best Supporting Actress for “The Holdovers.”!—break—>
Oscar Week! HollywoodChicago.com 2024 Predictions
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 8, 2024 - 3:03pmCHICAGO – Here we go again. Welcome to the annual Oscar Predictions on HollywoodChicago.com, for 2024 (the 96th Academy Awards). The film/entertainment contributors of HC – Patrick McDonald and Spike Walters – are joined by filmmaker treasure Michael Glover Smith (“Relative”) and film critic Jeffrey L. York of “The Establishing Shot.”
Oscar Week! Photographer Dale Robinette Envisions ‘Barbie’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 5, 2024 - 10:06amCHICAGO – During Oscar week, all eyes turn to Unit Photographer Dale Robinette, who got the assignment on the Oscar nominated “Barbie.” The following on-set pictures were snapped during the production’s time in Los Angeles, which including the iconic cowpoke wardrobe of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
Exclusive Portrait: Mira Sorvino Joins Season 32 ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 20, 2023 - 11:30amCHICAGO – On September 13th, the celebrity participants of the 32nd Season of “Dancing with the Stars” was revealed, and among those taking on the challenge is Mira Sorvino, the Oscar-winning actor and activist. Ms. Sorvino was recently photographed by Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com at Chicago’s FAN EXPO in August.
Podtalk: Oscar-Winner Mira Sorvino on Her Journey to Now
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 8, 2023 - 11:23amCHICAGO – The celebrity line-up at the upcoming FAN EXPO Chicago is top of the pops, and making a prime appearance is actor Mira Sorvino, who made a big splash by winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for “Mighty Aphrodite” in the 1990s. The FAN EXPO takes place from August 10-13, 2023.
Film News: 95th Oscars is ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 13, 2023 - 8:27am- 2023
- 95th
- A24
- ABC-TV
- Academy Award
- All Quiet on the Western Front
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Picture
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Brendan Fraser
- Daniels
- Everything Everywhere All at Once
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Jimmy Kimmel
- Ke Huy Quan
- Michelle Yeoh
- Patrick McDonald
- Sarah Polley
HOLLYWOOD – In an emotional and sweeping night at the 95th Oscars, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was everything and everywhere. The film won Best Picture, Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh), Best Supporting Actor/Actress (Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis) and Best Directors and Original Screenplay for Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (The Daniels).!—break—>
Oscar Week: HollywoodChicago.com 2023 Academy Award Predictions
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 11, 2023 - 2:02amCHICAGO – We have arrived. Welcome to the annual Oscar Predictions on HollywoodChicago.com for 2023 (the 95th Academy Awards). The film/entertainment contributors of HC – Patrick McDonald and Spike Walters – are joined by filmmaker treasure Michael Glover Smith (“Relative”) and film critic Jeffrey L. York of “The Establishing Shot.”
Film News: Will Smith Slap on Chris Rock Mars CODA Best Picture Oscar
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 28, 2022 - 12:17amCHICAGO – Usually these Oscar wrap ups are ordinary. But in a shocking event at the 94th Academy Awards, eventual Best Actor winner Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Oh and by the way, CODA wins the Best Picture in a historic honor.
Oscar Week: HollywoodChicago.com 2022 Oscar Predictions
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 24, 2022 - 11:49pm- 2022
- 94th
- ABC-TV
- Academy Awards
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Director
- Best Picture
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Film Feature
- Film News
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jon Lennon Espino
- Michael Glover Smith
- Midwest Film Festival
- Oscars
- Patrick McDonald
- Predictions
- Relative
- Spike Walters
CHICAGO – Here we go again. Welcome to the annual Oscar Predictions on HollywoodChicago.com, for 2022 (the 94th Academy Awards). The film/entertainment contributors – Patrick McDonald, Spike Walters and Jon Lennon Espino – are joined by guest Michael Glover Smith, the director of the upcoming film “Relative.” !—break—>
Film News: Ranking the 2022 Oscar Nominees in Six Categories
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 9, 2022 - 1:59pm- 2022
- 94th
- Academy Award
- Belfast
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Picture
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- CODA
- Don’t Look Up
- Drive My Car
- Dune
- Film News
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- King Richard
- Licorice Pizza
- Nightmare Alley
- Nominations
- Oscar
- Patrick McDonald
- Power of the Dog
- West Side Story
CHICAGO – The nominees for the 94th Academy Awards … taking place on March 27th, 2022 … were announced on February 8th. 23 categories will be up for Oscar, and the favorites will be will be debated as the Awards season plays out. The 94th Academy Awards will be broadcast on ABC-TV.!—break—>