CHICAGO – Excelsior! Comic book legend Stan Lee’s famous exclamation puts a fine point on the third and final play of Mark Pracht’s FOUR COLOR TRILOGY, “The House of Ideas,” presented by and staged at City Lit Theater in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. For tickets/details, click HOUSE OF IDEAS.
Community
TV Review: Beaten, Battered ‘Community’ Finally Returns to NBC
Submitted by BrianTT on February 7, 2013 - 11:41amCHICAGO – Rarely has a low-rated show survived as much off-screen drama as NBC’s “Community,” returning tonight to the network bruised, battered, and slightly damaged but still funnier and smarter than most of the alternatives. Where do we begin?
DVD Review: Third Season of NBC Critical Darling ‘Community’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 16, 2012 - 11:12amCHICAGO – The third season of “Community” was more inconsistent than the brilliant second but it still featured some of the smartest writing and best performances on network TV. I think the writers lost sight of some of their characters in pursuit of concept over substance at times but has there been a modern show that was more unpredictable than this one? You never know where they’re going to go, what they’re going to reference, or how far they’re going to take their concepts.
TV Feature: The 10 Biggest Emmy Snubs of 2012
Submitted by BrianTT on July 20, 2012 - 10:04amCHICAGO – Last year represented a notable leap forward for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as they finally embraced a few critical darlings over popular favorites, finding room for major nominations for shows like “Louie,” “Justified,” “Game of Thrones,” and “Parks and Recreation.”
If I Had an Emmy Ballot: The Best TV of 2011 to 2012
Submitted by BrianTT on June 25, 2012 - 12:39pmCHICAGO – So you’re an Academy voter who has put off filling out your ballot for the 2011-12 season. I understand. It’s been a ridiculously tough year for me to pick and choose my dream nominees for the major categories and my votes don’t even count. Maybe you want some help? We’re all about charity here. As someone who’s seen more TV in the last year than most people do in their lives, let me guide the way.
Slideshow: John Oliver Performs at Just for Laughs Chicago
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 17, 2012 - 11:24amCHICAGO – The British wit John Oliver has stormed the shores of the former colonies with his dry antics, as featured correspondent on “The Daily Show” and his recurring role on “Community.” His stand-up was featured at the TBS “Just for Laughs Chicago” comedy festival, playing before a packed house at The Vic Theater.
TV News: NBC Fall Schedule Includes ‘The Voice,’ Six New Shows, ‘Community’ on Fridays
Submitted by BrianTT on May 13, 2012 - 1:36pmCHICAGO – NBC revealed their Fall schedule today and there were multiple surprises including comedies moving to Tuesday and Friday nights (we were wondering where all of the sitcoms would go) and a Fall cycle of the hit singing show “The Voice.”
TV News: NBC Renews ‘Community,’ ‘30 Rock,’ ‘Parenthood’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 10, 2012 - 8:08pmCHICAGO – Good news, TV fans. NBC has made official several of their on-the-bubble shows, renewing “Community,” “30 Rock,” and “Parenthood.” The good news is a bit tempered though as “30 Rock” has been cleared for only 13 episodes and most are assuming its a final season.
TV Feature: What Will Happen to Your Favorite Network Shows
Submitted by BrianTT on May 8, 2012 - 2:00pmCHICAGO – It’s that crazy time of year when network executives have to make the tough decisions. What do they cancel? What do they give another chance? What do they move? These are no small choices. Not only do they impact your favorite shows, but they can also determine the overall success of a network and lead to millions of dollars made or lost.
DVD Review: ‘Community’ Star Rocks Stage in ‘Donald Glover: Weirdo’
Submitted by BrianTT on April 17, 2012 - 4:40pmCHICAGO – We get a lot of stand-up comedy DVDs here in the HollywoodChicago.com offices but we don’t often have the time or interest to include them in our coverage. We had to make an exception for “Donald Glover: Weirdo,” a hysterical stand-up show from the brilliant star of NBC’s “Community” and the man also known as Childish Gambino. Writer, actor, rapper, stand-up — Donald Glover rules.
TV Review: ‘Community’ Returns with Hysterically Self-Referential Episode
Submitted by BrianTT on March 15, 2012 - 10:57amCHICAGO – Leave it to the writers of “Community,” one of the best shows on television, to take TV lemons and make a tasty comedy beverage out of them. After being forced into hiatus by a network that has never known how to support or promote it, “Community” is finally back on Thursday nights, pushing “30 Rock” to the spot formerly occupied by the done-for-the-season “Up All Night.”