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: Must-See ‘Triple Threat!’ 3-D Series at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre, Apr. 5-11, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 5, 2024 - 12:33pmCHICAGO – Objects are about to leap from the screen starting Friday, April 5th, and running through Thursday, April 11th, 2024. Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre will be the setting for “Triple Threat! A 3-D Series,” a showcase of old and contemporary 3-D films presented in a new digital 3-D system that has to be experienced to be believed. If you’re a fan of 3-D, this is the new frontier. For details, showtimes and ticket information, click 3RD DIMENSION.
Via Zoom: Maria Finitzo’s ‘The Dilemma of Desire, on Oct. 5, 2021
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 4, 2021 - 3:30pmCHICAGO – “The Dilemma of Desire,” a sex education film (but much more) that should be shown everywhere, is about women’s biology, the female freedom of desire and the equality of honest dialogue. Created by filmmaker Maria Finitzo, this doc is being released on October 5th, 2021, on the digital streaming service ALTAVOD. For more info and to stream click The Dilemma of Desire.
UPDATE: Chicago’s Music Box Screens 'Inception,' AMC ReOpens, Plus Gene Siskel At-Home Series
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 14, 2020 - 12:10pmCHICAGO – An exciting opening on Friday, August 14th, 2020, for the historic Music Box Theatre (which was the first movie house to open with safety precautions last month). They will be the ONLY movie theater in America to screen the 70mm print of director Christopher Nolan’s “Inception.” AMC Theaters in Chicago and surrounding suburbs are re-opening on August 20th.
UPDATE: Music Box Theatre IS OPEN! Gene Siskel Center Continues At-Home Screenings
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 12, 2020 - 1:14pmCHICAGO – Using safety-first precautions, the Music Box Theatre of Chicago has reopened as of July 3rd for limited seating (see link below for details). The Gene Siskel Film Center continues “Film Center From Your Sofa.”!—break—>
UPDATE: Chicago’s Music Box Theatre and Gene Siskel Film Center At-Home Screenings
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 9, 2020 - 6:04pmCHICAGO – Both the Music Box Theatre and the Gene Siskel Film Center have continued their at-home screenings, due to the physical theaters staying closed for now. Below are the updates to their current offerings.!—break—>
UPDATE: Chicago’s Music Box Theatre & Gene Siskel Film Center Continue At-Home Screenings
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 20, 2020 - 11:13amCHICAGO – Both the Music Box Theatre and the Gene Siskel Film Center have continued their at-home screenings, due to the physical theaters having to close during the pandemic quarantine. Below are the updates to their current offerings.!—break—>
Update: Chicago’s Music Box Theatre and Gene Siskel Film Center At-Home Screenings
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 27, 2020 - 8:18amCHICAGO – Both the Music Box Theatre and the Gene Siskel Film Center have continued their at-home screenings, due to the physical theaters having to close during the pandemic quarantine. Below are the updates to their current offerings.!—break—>
Update: Chicago’s Music Box Theatre & Gene Siskel Film Center Expand At-Home Screenings
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 13, 2020 - 3:36pmCHICAGO – Both the Music Box Theatre and the Gene Siskel Film Center have expanded their at-home screenings, due to the physical theaters having to close during the pandemic quarantine. Below are the updates to their current offerings.!—break—>
Film News: Chicago’s Music Box Theatre and Gene Siskel Film Center Offer At-Home Screenings
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 26, 2020 - 3:36pmCHICAGO – While the days tick away during this shut-in period, both the Music Box Theatre and the Gene Siskel Film Center recently announced that they will offer online at-home screenings of current and past art films to enjoy. !—break—>
Slideshow: Photos From Dale Robinette for ‘Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made’ on Disney+
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 24, 2020 - 1:57pmCHICAGO – In a film that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and dropped on February 7th, 2020, at the relatively new Disney+ streaming service, “Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made,” already has proved its viability. The film is based on the youth fiction series by Stephan Pastis, who wrote the screenplay with director Tom McCarthy (“Spotlight”).