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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Theater Review: Bailiwick Chicago Rediscovers a Buried ‘AIDA’
Submitted by Alissa Norby on July 21, 2010 - 12:10amCHICAGO – When the initial production of Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida” made its foray to the Broadway stage, following what was surely a tempestuous artistic adolescence, the public hurrah with which it was met signaled the birth of two eminent stage relations. First, that of John’s with both Broadway and West End investors, a collaboration that has far outstretched the boundaries set forth by “The Lion King”.
Blu-Ray Review: BBC’s ‘Being Human’ Gets Better With Every Episode
Submitted by BrianTT on July 20, 2010 - 3:38pmCHICAGO – When I first reviewed the BBC American premiere of “Being Human” it was framed in terms of potential and how the program wasn’t as instantly addictive as some of network’s other spectacular imports. Now that I’ve seen the spectacular first season, recently released on Blu-ray and DVD in time for the season two premiere on July 24th, 2010, I’m happy to report that I’m painfully addicted to the fascinating saga of Mitchell, George, and Annie and their attempts at “Being Human.”
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Chicago Passes to ‘Charlie St. Cloud’ With Zac Efron
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 20, 2010 - 12:09pmCHICAGO – In our latest romance/drama edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the new film “Charlie St. Cloud” starring Zac Efron!
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Chicago Passes to ‘Countdown to Zero’ From ‘The Inconvenient Truth’ Producer
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 20, 2010 - 1:02amCHICAGO – In our latest documentary edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the new documentary “Countdown to Zero”!
DVD Review: Lost Robert Altman Comedy ‘Brewster McCloud’
Submitted by BrianTT on July 19, 2010 - 3:53pmCHICAGO – Robert Altman made very few films that didn’t have at least a few redeeming qualities and often much more than that faint praise. Even Altman’s relative failures were often fascinating in their own way. Such a film is 1970’s “Brewster McCloud,” a work nowhere near as beloved as some of his ’70s comedies but that definitely warrants a look on its newly remastered DVD, available exclusively through the WB Shop online.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 10 ‘Megamind’ Comic Books in Conjunction With Comic-Con
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 19, 2010 - 3:34pmCHICAGO – In this edition of the HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 10 exclusive comic books up for grabs to the new film “Megamind” (in conjunction with Comic-Con) starring Brad Pitt, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Jonah Hill!
Video Game Review: Despite Obvious Inspirations, ‘Singularity’ Delivers Original Thrills
Submitted by BrianTT on July 19, 2010 - 3:17pmCHICAGO – With echoes of “Bioshock,” “Resistance,” and a number of shooter hits as diverse as “F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin” and “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,” “Singularity” embraces its derivative nature but transcends it to become one of the more surprisingly enjoyable single-player campaigns of the year.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Insomnia’ From ‘Inception’ Director Christopher Nolan
Submitted by BrianTT on July 19, 2010 - 2:33pmCHICAGO – In many ways, Christopher Nolan’s “Insomnia,” recently released on beautiful Blu-ray, is the perfect companion piece to his new masterpiece, “Inception,” now playing in theaters. The film may not get the international attention of “The Dark Knight” but it stands as further proof that this man is one of our best living directors.
Video Game Review: ‘Naughty Bear’ Deserves Punishment
Submitted by BrianTT on July 16, 2010 - 3:50pmCHICAGO – On paper, “Naughty Bear” sounded like a great summer video game alternative. Where most games fit into a pretty definable niche like shooter, sports game, RPG, etc., how do you categorize a game about a maniacal teddy bear killing off his teddy bear friends in unique and blood-curdling ways? Sadly, “Naughty Bear” merely proves that originality only gets you so far. You still need to make a good game.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Free ‘The Oxford Murders’ Signed Poster, Magnolia DVDs to ‘Donkey Punch,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘Splinter’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 16, 2010 - 2:49pmCHICAGO – In this edition of the HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: DVD, one lucky winner will clean up with three DVDs from Magnolia Pictures for the movies “Donkey Punch,” “Severance” and “Splinter” plus a full-size poster for “The Oxford Murders” signed by cult-favorite director Álex de la Iglesia!