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: Tickets Available for Virtual 2022 Sundance Film Festival, January 20-30
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 17, 2022 - 10:44amCHICAGO – As was announced earlier in the month, the 2022 Sundance Film Festival morphed from a hybrid (online and in person) to a strictly virtual festival beginning January 20th through the 30th. For all information, including tickets and ticket packages, click SUNDANCE 2022.
Audio Film Review: Deliverance! The Beatles ‘Get Back’ Part Three
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 26, 2021 - 6:40pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on The Beatles “Get Back” Part Three, part of a three-part documentary series directed by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings series) and premiering on the Disney+ streaming service on November 27th, 2021.
Audio Film Review: Redemption! The Beatles ‘Get Back’ Part Two
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 25, 2021 - 8:46pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on The Beatles “Get Back” Part Two, a three-part documentary series directed by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings series) and premiering on the Disney+ streaming service on November 26th, 2021.
Audio Film Review: Fab Expanse! The Beatles ‘Get Back’ Part One
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 25, 2021 - 12:58pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on The Beatles “Get Back” Part One, a three-part documentary series directed by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings series) and premiering on the Disney+ streaming service on November 25th, 2021.
Fest Preview: 2021 Chicago Film Critics Festival is Nov. 12-14
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 12, 2021 - 12:09pmCHICAGO – After a postponement in 2020, the Chicago Film Critics Festival (CCFF) – the only U.S. film fest curated by film critics – will present a truncated weekend of films from the major festivals in 2021 and the upcoming Awards Season favorites. The fest kicks off Friday, November 12th at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre.
The Gold Hugo: ‘Memoria’ at 57th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 23, 2021 - 11:59amCHICAGO – The Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) is competitive, and the 57th edition presented its awards on October 22nd, 2021, as a live virtual and online event.. The winner of the Gold Hugo as Best International Film was “Memoria” (Columbia), directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
DAY FIVE: Chicago Film History at 57th Chicago International Film Festival, Oct. 17, 2021
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 17, 2021 - 12:09amCHICAGO – Day Five of the 57th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) will present a documentary on Oscar Micheaux, the originator of black filmmaking, who began in Chicago. (click OSCAR MICHEAUX for details), as well as a whole slate of films and events.
DAY FOUR: Holly Morris of 'Exposure' at 57th Chicago International Film Fest, Oct. 16, 2021
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 15, 2021 - 11:45pmCHICAGO – Day Four of the 57th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) will feature a filmmaker appearance by Holly Morris of the documentary “Exposure” (click EXPOSURE for details), and many other special events.!—break—>
Film News: Three Opening Night Films at 57th Chicago International Film Festival, Oct. 13, 2021
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 11, 2021 - 10:51am- 2021
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CHICAGO – This is Week One. The 57th edition of the Chicago International Film Festival opens on October 13th, 2021, with ”The French Dispatch” (Music Box Theatre), ”The Velvet Underground” (Chi-Town Movies Drive-In) and ”Halloween Kills” (late night, Music Box Theater). Click title for tickets and info.
Via Zoom: Sarah Burns on ‘The Central Park Five,’ ‘Jackie Robinson’ & “Muhammad Ali’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 29, 2021 - 2:22pmCHICAGO – Say the name “Ken Burns” and immediately images are evoked regarding the best of American documentaries. For three films – “The Central Park Five,” “Jackie Robinson” and the latest PBS documentary series, “Muhammad Ali” – Ken’s daughter Sarah Burns co-directed with him. Sarah talked to Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com on the three landmark films.