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: 24-Image Gallery For ‘Jonah Hex’ Starring Josh Brolin, Megan Fox
Submitted by BrianTT on June 17, 2010 - 12:37amCHICAGO – This 24-image slideshow contains all of the official press images for the highly anticipated “Jonah Hex,” starring Josh Brolin, Megan Fox, John Malkovich, Will Arnett, Aidan Quinn, Michael Fassbender, Jonah Hex, and Michael Shannon. The film was written by Neveldine and Taylor and directed by Jimmy Hayward. It will be released on June 18th, 2010.
Video Game Review: Create Your Own World in ‘ModNation Racers’
Submitted by BrianTT on June 17, 2010 - 12:27amCHICAGO – Blending the worlds of “Super Mario Kart” and “Little Big Planet,” Sony’s “ModNation Racers” will be the perfect summer title for players who like their racing a little more cartoonish than most speed-based titles and for those who love to make a title their own. Grafting the “LBP” customization and game creation model on to a racing world makes for a unique release that will serve as a length diversion for some but not all.
DVD Review: TV Season Sets Including ‘Entourage,’ ‘The Closer,’ ‘HawthoRNe’
Submitted by BrianTT on June 16, 2010 - 10:43pmCHICAGO – The wave of TV on DVD sets that always comes crashing down upon us after the end of a traditional September-to-May season is still a few months off, but a few interesting releases have popped up recently and we thought they each deserved a mini-review for potential fans out there looking for something new now that their DVRs have gotten pretty empty. Take notes, there might be a test at the end.
Interview: Foxy! Pam Grier Remembers ‘My Life in Three Acts’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 16, 2010 - 1:24pmCHICAGO – Pam Grier has a strong, peaceful aura. After inventing the female action hero in her early 1970s hits “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown,” Grier has navigated her life through optimistic success. She was in Chicago for a book signing at Borders State Street, promoting ‘Foxy: My Life in Three Acts.”
Theater Interview: Looking ‘Up’ With ‘Fuerza Bruta’ Creator Diqui James
Submitted by Alissa Norby on June 15, 2010 - 1:37pmCHICAGO – The confetti-filled, fist-pumping import “Fuerza Bruta: Look Up” recently stormed into Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre stage. Lauded by audiences as an experience the bridges the gap between the fervor of a night club and the aesthetics of traditional theatre, the production is known for its use of 360 degree spectacle. Diqui James, the co-creator and Artistic Director of the piece, recently caught of with ShowBiz Chicago to discuss the concept of the hands-on “Fuerza Bruta”, and why the art may just be in the discovery.
Blu-Ray Review: Park Chan-wook’s ‘Vengeance Trilogy’ Earns Amazing Release
Submitted by BrianTT on June 15, 2010 - 12:26pmCHICAGO – Park Chan-wook’s “Vengeance Trilogy” stands as one of the most essential cinematic achievements of the new millennium and should be seen anyone who dares call himself a movie fan. The three thematically linked films (although not sequels in a traditional sense) — “Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance,” “Oldboy,” and “Lady Vengeance” — have been collected in a gorgeous, extras-packed, simply spectacular release from Palisades Tartan that is now available to all after a limited exclusive deal with Best Buy for the last few months. If you haven’t already, buy it. Now.
Slideshow: 33-Image Gallery For ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ Starring Robert Pattinson
Submitted by BrianTT on June 14, 2010 - 10:34pmCHICAGO – This 33-image slideshow contains all of the official press images for the highly anticipated “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Rachelle Lefevre, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Dakota Fanning, and Bryce Dallas Howard. The film was adapted by Melissa Rosenberg from the book by Stephenie Meyer and directed by David Slade. It will be released on June 30th, 2010.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: VIP Prize Packs For History Channel’s ‘Top Shot’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 14, 2010 - 10:33pmCHICAGO – In this edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have three VIP prize packs up for grabs to History Channel’s new TV show “Top Shot” from director Adam Vetri!
Video Game Review: Rock Out With ‘Green Day: Rock Band’
Submitted by BrianTT on June 14, 2010 - 4:51pmCHICAGO – Harmonix and MTV Games took something of a surprising turn after the massive success of last year’s best music game, “The Beatles: Rock Band,” by choosing the follow-up band from a very different arena of radio rock and announcing “Green Day: Rock Band.” With dozens of bands on player’s wish lists of who they would love to get the “Beatles Treatment,” many were surprised that Green Day was chosen as the follow-up group.
Slideshow: Red-Carpet Gala For Ron Howard With Stars of ‘Cheaters’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 14, 2010 - 4:12pmCHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com was on location at the red-carpet awards gala for legendary director Ron Howard on June 12, 2010 at Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry. Chicago’s Vince Vaughn presented Howard with a Silver Hugo career achievement award from the 46th Chicago International Film Festival.