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: Danny Boyle’s ‘Frankenstein’ to Screen at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre
Submitted by mattmovieman on March 23, 2011 - 7:35amCHICAGO – Mary Shelley’s infamous monster is alive and well in Nick Dear’s acclaimed new stage adaptation set to be screened worldwide. It’s the latest installment of National Theatre Live, a series of high definition filmed performances released theatrically, courtesy of Britain’s National Theatre.
DVD Review: Danny Boyle’s Excellent ‘127 Hours’ Retains Dramatic Power
Submitted by BrianTT on March 16, 2011 - 7:16pmCHICAGO – Danny Boyle’s “127 Hours” came to theaters, originally in the Windy City as a part of the Chicago International Film Festival, with such fanfare and controversy over its notorious arm-cutting scene that it had almost the force of nature when it first screened. It was a visceral punch to the gut. I wondered how it would play, months later, on the couch instead of in a theater seat. It still works. Boyle’s film is still a dramatically powerful piece of work with a career-best performance from the great James Franco.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 25 Anytime Chicago Passes to ‘127 Hours’ From Oscar-Winning Director Danny Boyle
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 18, 2010 - 12:35amCHICAGO – The film recently hit theaters, but we’re excited to present 25 admit-two run-of-engagement tickets so you can see one of HollywoodChicago.com’s most-raved films of 2010: “127 Hours” from Danny Boyle (the Oscar-winning director of “Slumdog Millionaire”)! And in this HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, you can even see the incredible true story of Aron Ralston (as portrayed by James Franco) for free at the convenient time of your choosing!
Feature: The Top 9 Films of Director Danny Boyle
Submitted by BrianTT on November 15, 2010 - 12:46pmCHICAGO – In various interviews over the years, British filmmaker Danny Boyle has expressed his belief that “your first film is your best film.” It may not be the most technically accomplished or dramatically satisfying work, but it marks a crucial period of freshness and experimentation, as the rookie director becomes acquainted with the creative challenges of feature film production.
Film Review: James Franco, Danny Boyle Elevate Harrowing Saga of ‘127 Hours’
Submitted by BrianTT on November 12, 2010 - 8:39amCHICAGO – What separates us during extreme danger? Why do some people collapse under the weight of likely death while others push forward and make it out alive? What fuels the will to survive to the point that it can do the unimaginable?
Interview: Danny Boyle is the Master of Madness in True ‘127 Hours’ With James Franco
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 11, 2010 - 8:43pmCHICAGO – The power of Danny Boyle is his every film doesn’t look like the last. From “Trainspotting” to “28 Days Later…” to “Sunshine,” his career so far has culminated in the triumphant “Slumdog Millionaire,” which won best picture at the 2009 Oscars.
Slideshow: 14-Image Gallery For ‘127 Hours’ Starring James Franco
Submitted by BrianTT on November 8, 2010 - 9:36pmCHICAGO – This 14-image slideshow contains all of the official press images for the highly-anticipated “127 Hours,” starring James Franco, Kate Mara, and Amber Tamblyn. The film was directed by Danny Boyle. It will be released in Chicago on November 12th, 2010.
Movie News: Preview Night For 2010 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 22, 2010 - 11:50amCHICAGO – The 2010 Chicago International Film Festival kicked off it’s 46th year with a preview party last night at the Lucky Strike Lounge, next to the location where all the films will be shown, AMC River East 21 on Illinois Street. Founder and Artistic Director Michael Kutza introduced staff members who highlighted the various cinema categories offered by the festival, and then presented a roster of notable films to be shown.
Blu-Ray Review: Oscar Winner ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Wins Big on Blu-Ray
Submitted by BrianTT on March 30, 2009 - 6:24pmBlu-Ray Rating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – One of the most beloved films of the last several years, “Slumdog Millionaire,” hits DVD and Blu-Ray this week and Fox pulls out all the stops for this home release, polishing up the video and audio to a nearly flawless sheen and compiling a spectacular collection of special features for a movie that many collectors will want to own.
Slideshow: 20-Image Gallery From Back Stage at 81st Annual Academy Awards
Submitted by BrianTT on February 25, 2009 - 5:12pmCHICAGO – This 20-image slideshow contains a selection of the award-winners and presenters back backstage at “The 81st Annual Academy Awards,” which aired on ABC on Sunday, February 22nd, 2009.