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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Slideshow: Exclusive Red-Carpet Portraits at 2013 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 30, 2013 - 11:56amCHICAGO – On the most exciting moments of any major film premiere is the red carpet, on which the film stars, directors and producers appear for photos and interviews. At the 2013 49th Chicago International Film Festival, there were several major red carpet events, and HollywoodChicago.com was there to cover them.
Slideshow: Exclusive Portraits of 2013 Chicago International Film Festival Black Perspectives Night
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 13, 2013 - 9:16pm
Oscar Winner Jennifer Hudson of ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete.’CHICAGO – Black Perspectives Night is in its 17th year at the Chicago International Film Festival, and the 2013 event featured the new film, “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete,” starring Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and directed by George Tillman Jr., a filmmaker based in Chicago. The festivities took place on the second day of the Festival, Friday October 11th.
Slideshow: Exclusive Portraits of 2013 Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 11, 2013 - 2:10amCHICAGO – It was a spectacular opening night for the 49th Chicago International Film Festival on October 10th, 2013. Director James Gray (“Two Lovers,” “We Own the Night”) presented his new film, “The Immigrant,” featuring Marion Cotillard and Joaquin Phoenix. Plus on this Opening Night – taking place at the historic Chicago Theatre – there was a tribute to Roger Ebert, who passed away earlier this year.
Slideshow: Exclusive Portraits at 2013 Chicago Wizard World Comic Con
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 21, 2013 - 10:47am
Michael Shannon of ‘Man of Steel,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire’ and ‘Take Shelter.’CHICAGO – Last month’s 2013 version of the Wizard World Comic Con in Chicago was a memorable event, with appearances of Marvel Comic’s legend Stan Lee, favorites from the new Star Trek movies, ‘The Man of Steel,’ ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ and TV’s ‘Homeland,’ ‘The Walking Dead’ ‘Heroes’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0.’ HollywoodChicago.com was there to capture Exclusive Portraits.
Slideshow: Wu-Tang Clan, Gary Clark Jr. Headline Youthful, EDM-Focused 2013 North Coast Music Festival
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 8, 2013 - 9:14pmCHICAGO – With music festivals continuing to explode in Chicago, the 2013 North Coast Music Festival (NCMF) felt like it learned some lessons from master fests like Lollapalooza but needs to keep paying attention.
Slideshow: Preview of 2013 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 7, 2013 - 7:09pmCHICAGO – This weekend is one of the most exciting for Chicago area pop culture and comic fans. The 2013 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con opens Thursday, August 8th, and runs through Sunday, August 11th, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
Slideshow: Courtney Love Needs Her Nicotine at House of Blues Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 29, 2013 - 11:38pm
Sorry, kids. Mommy needs her nicotine, Courtney Love said during this shot on July 18, 2013 at the House of Blues Chicago.CHICAGO – From Courtney Love’s first words hitting the stage at her sold-out July 18, 2013 show at the House of Blues Chicago – with a cigarette dangling defiantly from her lips – it was apparent the 1990s grunge queen was back and still all about breaking the rules.
Slideshow: Exclusive Portraits of Daryl Hannah from Health Freedom Expo
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 12, 2013 - 6:34pmCHICAGO – Daryl Hannah is a passionate activist. The actress and environmentalist is spreading the word regarding the dangers of the Keystone Pipeline, among other hot topics at the recent Health Freedom Expo in Chicagoland. She also has a new movie in limited release opening on July 12th entitled “The Hot Flashes.”
Slideshow: Bill Maher, Bob Newhart Perform at the 2013 ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 8, 2013 - 10:27pm
Bill Maher headlines ‘Just for Laugh Chicago’ at The Chicago Theatre.CHICAGO – Two icons of comedy, one contemporary and one classic, took the stage during last month’s “Just for Laughs Chicago” festival – sponsored by the TBS Network – and brought down their respective houses. Political commentator Bill Maher and comic legend Bob Newhart both performed downtown at The Chicago Theatre.
Slideshow: 24 Exclusive Portraits of Comedians at the 2013 ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 4, 2013 - 12:34pm
John Hodgman of ‘The Daily Show’ headlined ‘Just for Laughs Chicago.’CHICAGO – The annual “Just for Laughs Chicago” comedy festival, sponsored by the TBS network, is one of the highlights of the summer months in the Windy City. Each June, Chicago cements its reputation as the capital of hilarity, and the participating comedians are the top of the current crop.
