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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Photos, Podtalks: Comcast Xfinity Teaches a Classic Old Chicago Home Some New Tricks
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 8, 2019 - 7:17pmCHICAGO – The City of Chicago is well known for its long tradition of distinctive architecture, and few neighborhoods has carried that tradition like the Logan Square area. Within this fast-gentrifying environment, a wealth of old structures are seeing new life. The “Ryan Mansion,” owned by Stacey Ballis and Bill Thurmond, recently got its own facelift, which included the recently released Comcast Xfinity Digital Security Service (xFi Advanced Security) and a full home wi-fi makeover (xFi Advantage).
Entertainment News: Luke Perry of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ Dies at 52
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 4, 2019 - 5:59pmLOS ANGELES – His image, as a brooding heartthrob on the FOX-TV series “Beverly Hills, 90210,” was reflective of the early 1990s. Luke Perry represented both the image and the show, and he died on March 4th, 2019, after suffering a massive stroke on February 27th. He was only 52 years old.
Exclusive Photo: Peter Tork, Member of 'The Monkees,' Dies at 77
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 25, 2019 - 3:02pmCHICAGO – Hey, hey, he (was) a Monkee, and Peter Tork liked Monkee-ing around. The eternally optimistic-but-doofus character of the “Pre-Fab Four” 1960s pop group The Monkees was also a consummate musician, and was one the first members of the made-for-TV band that protested the false backing tracks to their playing and singing. Tork died on February 21st, 2019. He was 77.
Oscar Week: Interview with Nominees Yalitza Aparicio & Marina de Tavira of ‘Roma’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 19, 2019 - 10:35amCHICAGO – One of the more pleasant surprises of the 2018 film year was the rise of the connectively expressive film “Roma,” written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Not only is it nominated for Best Picture, Best Foreign Language Film and Best Director at the 91st Academy Awards, but the two lead actresses – Yalitza Aparicio and Maria de Tavira – are nominated for Best Actress and Supporting Actress. Jon Lennon Espino, contributor at HollywoodChicago.com, interviewed both actresses last October at the 54th Chicago International Film Festival.
Exclusive Photos: In Memoriam Character Actors Dick Miller and Julie Adams
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 11, 2019 - 3:02pmCHICAGO – They often are the background people, the best friends or townspeople in various film and TV parts. Two character actors, who have over 200 roles between them, passed away recently. Dick Miller and Julie Adams were both previous subjects for the lens of photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com.
Exclusive Photo: In Memoriam for Broadway Legend Carol Channing, Dead at 97
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 16, 2019 - 9:21pmCHICAGO – Carol Channing was always, seemingly, full of sunshine. With her unique voice and “back row” Broadway singing chops, the eternal ingenue sparkled through a remarkable seven decade show business career. Ms. Channing died on January 15th, 2019, at the age of 97, at her home in Rancho Mirage, California.
Exclusive Photo: Tiffani Thiessen Invites Us to ‘Pull Up a Chair’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 6, 2018 - 7:20amCHICAGO – Tiffani Thiessen’s career has been “cooking” lately, as she’s been hosting “Dinner at Tiffani’s” for the Cooking Channel and has a new recipe book out called “Pull Up a Chair.” The former “Saved by the Bell” and “Beverly Hills 90210” star recently appeared at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville (Illinois).
Exclusive Photo: Busy Philipps is Living Up to Her Name
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 31, 2018 - 11:47amCHICAGO – Yep, “Busy” is her nickname, and that describes Elizabeth Jean “Busy” Philipps in October of 2018. Besides releasing a memoir, “This Will Only Hurt a Little,” Ms. Philipps also has launched the talk show “Busy Tonight” on the E! Channel, also with her regular slate of prime acting gigs.
Photos, Audio: Red Carpet for ‘What They Had’ at 54th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 21, 2018 - 5:50pm- Blythe Danner
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CHICAGO – He’s a legendary character actor that began his career in 1967. She’s a first time director interpreting her own script, which that legend called “the best he’s ever been in.” Robert Forster portrays Burt in writer/director Elizabeth Chomko’s “What They Had,” also featuring Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, Blythe Danner and Taissa Farmiga. Forster and Chomko walked the Red Carpet representing the film at the 54th Chicago International Film Festival on Monday, October 15th, 2018.
Photo, Audio: ‘A Tribute to Carey Mulligan’ at the 54th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 21, 2018 - 5:24amCHICAGO – She’s a memorable talent in a different age of movie stars. British-born Carey Mulligan has shown her talent for character roles, making her film debut with “Pride & Prejudice” in 2005, breaking out a year later with “An Education,” and taking on a number of parts as an American in “Drive,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Inside Llewyn Davis” and “Mudbound.” Her latest film is “Wildlife,” directed by Paul Dano.