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 Review: ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ is a Dull, Magicless Bore
Submitted by JonHC on May 12, 2017 - 6:29pm- Aidan Gillen
- Annabelle Wallis
- Astrid Bergés-Frisbey
- Charlie Hunnam
- David Dobkin
- Djimon Hounsou
- Eric Bana
- Excalibur
- Guy Ritchie
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- Joby Harold
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- King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
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- Man from UNCLE
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CHICAGO – Have you ever had such a bad case of déjà vu while watching a film that trying to remember where the familiar elements are from turns into a more enjoyable experience than actually seeing the film itself? If you haven’t, your quest for that kind of film is fulfilled by the incredibly forgettable “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.”
Blu-ray Review: ‘Star Trek: The Compendium’ Provides Victory Lap for Revitalized Franchise
Submitted by NickHC on September 18, 2014 - 9:33am- Alex Kurtzman
- Alice Eve
- Anton Yelchin
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Blu-ray Review
- Bruce Greenwood
- Chris Pine
- Damon Lindelof
- Eric Bana
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- JJ Abrams
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- Star Trek
- Star Trek Into Darkness
- Star Trek: The Compendium
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- Theater, TV, DVD & Blu-Ray
CHICAGO – With J.J. Abrams not involved with the creation of a third “Star Trek” movie, a compendium of his work within the franchise only seems fitting. Loaded with special features but only a few new ones, this disc set is a strong choice for those who don’t already have both entertaining blockbusters in their collection.
Film Review: ‘Into the Storm’ Maybe Needs Some Sharks
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 7, 2014 - 7:28pmCHICAGO – What is there to say about a movie whose chief attraction lies in action set pieces involving CGI tornadoes? You either like this sort of thing or you don’t. I took my ten year old, who seemed to have a good time, and I know I felt pretty captivated by some of those visuals – but I’m a sucker for a thrill ride. Sound indecisive?
Film Review: ‘Deliver Us From Evil’ Goes Straight for the Jugular
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 2, 2014 - 7:25pmCHICAGO – “Deliver Us from Evil” is director Scott Derrickson’s second foray into possession horror. His first, the excellent “The Exorcism of Emily Rose,” was taut, thoughtful and offered some truly unsettling demon scares.
Blu-ray Review: Visceral Soldier Story ‘Lone Survivor’
Submitted by NickHC on June 4, 2014 - 7:32pmCHICAGO – The story goes that when deciding on the project, director Peter Berg read a copy of Marcus Luttrell’s book “Lone Survivor” in one sitting. Whether this tale includes a bathroom break, or even a few days in-between but with usage of the same chair, for a director like Berg this story will always ring possible.
Film Review: Peter Berg’s Brutal ‘Lone Survivor’ Lacks Context
Submitted by BrianTT on January 9, 2014 - 1:12pmImagine a version of “Saving Private Ryan” that takes place entirely on the beaches of Normandy. It would have a visceral power purely through the horror of the recreation of war. However, it would lack the context of the rest of the narrative and lead one to question why the cinematic trip was worth taking.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 30 Pairs of Passes to ‘Lone Survivor’ with Mark Wahlberg
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 4, 2014 - 3:24pmCHICAGO – Highly anticipated! In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 30 pairs of advance-screening passes up for grabs to “Lone Survivor” starring Mark Wahlberg!
Film Review: ‘Closed Circuit’ is a Tense Reminder of Our Times
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 28, 2013 - 7:59amCHICAGO – The threat of terrorist acts defies security. That is a fundamental truth. With 7 billion people on the planet – and an infinite number of motivations within them – all the security cameras, techniques and agencies cannot stop a determined group or individual, as depicted in “Closed Circuit.”
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Passes to ‘Closed Circuit’ with Eric Bana, Rebecca Hall
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 22, 2013 - 9:37pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new mystery “Closed Circuit” starring Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall!
Blu-Ray Review: Saoirse Ronan Stars in Riveting ‘Hanna’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 13, 2011 - 1:39pmCHICAGO – Given its lack of star power, Joe Wright’s “Hanna” was a surprisingly effective box office story, bringing in over $60 million worldwide on a budget half as big. And it’s likely to find an even-bigger audience on Blu-ray as action movies with this high a level of quality always do. With an A-list cast and incredible production values, “Hanna” is a speeding train. Don’t rent it for a “nice, relaxing evening.” Rent it and strap in.