CHICAGO – The comic book admiration society has been the fastest growing sub-culture in the last 25 years. Once thought a remnant of childhood is now a flourishing industry in show business, comic book shops and conventions. “Geek Lounge,” a TV series created by producer/director/writer Larry Ziegelman, explores the comic book/pop culture generation, and is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Click here for the details.
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HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 40 Pairs of Passes to ‘Girls Trip’ With Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 15, 2017 - 5:00pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 40 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new comedy “Girls Trip” starring Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah!
Film Review: Strong Cast Makes ‘Bad Moms’ Good for Some Laughs
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 29, 2016 - 7:59amCHICAGO – “Bad Moms” is another raunchy women behaving badly comedy that never met a curse word it didn’t like. But I’ll say this for ‘Bad Moms,’ it’s rebellion comes from a relatable place. What parent hasn’t wondered if they were in some way failing their children in some way by failing to live up to our pinterest levels of perfection?
Oscar Week Feature: Top 20 Interviews of 2015, by Patrick McDonald
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 24, 2016 - 2:11pmCHICAGO –The movers, the shakers, the prominent filmmakers – they’ve all gone through the interview filter by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com. What better way to celebrate Oscar week than to review the TOP 20 talks of the 2015, with many 2016 Oscar favorites among the celebrated.
Film Review: Nichely Entertaining ‘Magic Mike XXL’ a Substanceless Soft Porn
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 30, 2015 - 10:10pm- Adam Fendelman
- Adam Rodriguez
- Amber Heard
- Andie MacDowell
- Channing Tatum
- Donald Glover
- Elizabeth Banks
- Gregory Jacobs
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Joe Manganiello
- Kevin Nash
- Magic Mike
- Magic Mike XXL
- Matt Bomer
- Michael Strahan
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- Reid Carolin
- Stephen Boss
- Steven Soderbergh
- Warner Bros.
CHICAGO – You know those amateur porns with no-name actors that use cheesy dialogue in between the sex scenes those viewers simply want? You never expect a real story or actually developed characters because it’s a collection of sex scenes. It’s not a real, you know, movie.
Interview: Jada Pinkett Smith Plays Host in ‘Magic Mike XXL’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 30, 2015 - 9:23amCHICAGO – Jada Pinkett Smith was doing it her way long before she became half of one of Hollywood’s biggest power couples. From modest beginnings, she worked her way up through the entertainment ranks on television, movies and in a metal band (more on that below). She portrays Rome in the sequel “Magic Mike XXL.”
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 100 Seats to ‘Magic Mike XXL’ For a Girls’ Night Out
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 23, 2015 - 4:49pm- Adam Fendelman
- Adam Rodriguez
- Amber Heard
- Andie MacDowell
- Channing Tatum
- Donald Glover
- Elizabeth Banks
- Gregory Jacobs
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
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- Jada Pinkett Smith
- Joe Manganiello
- Kevin Nash
- Magic Mike
- Magic Mike XXL
- Matt Bomer
- Michael Strahan
- Reid Carolin
- Stephen Boss
- Warner Bros
CHICAGO – Girls’ night out! You’re welcome, ladies. In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 100 advance-screening movie seats up for grabs to the highly anticipated sequel “Magic Mike XXL” starring Channing Tatum for a girls’ night out!
Blu-ray Review: Modest Release For Surprisingly Fun ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’
Submitted by BrianTT on November 1, 2012 - 1:11pmCHICAGO – An injection of A-list voice talent (including Bryan Cranston, Martin Short, Frances McDormand, and Jessica Chastain) along with a new setting proves to be just what the “Madagascar” franchise needed. “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” is the best of the three films, a fun, clever ride that works for both kids and adults. While the past two films had tons of bonus material with their Blu-ray releases, this one’s a little lackluster. But the movie itself should make thousands of wee ones happy this holiday season.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 5 Blu-ray, DVD Combo Packs to ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’ Plus Circus Wigs
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 18, 2012 - 9:40pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Combo Pack with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 5 free Blu-ray and DVD combo packs – plus Marty’s rainbow wigs! – up for grabs to the home release of “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted”!
Film Review: Enjoyable ‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’
Submitted by BrianTT on June 8, 2012 - 7:28amCHICAGO – It’s incredibly rare to be able to say this – the third installment in a hit animated franchise could arguably be the best. “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” is certainly more fun, clever, and enjoyable than the last film in this series and probably holds its own against the original.
TV News: ‘HawthoRNe’ Dropped From TNT’s Drama Lineup
Submitted by mattmovieman on September 2, 2011 - 1:56pmCHICAGO – News last week of a separation between Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith may have been false, but the news that Jada’s current project “Hawthorne” and TNT are calling it quits is definitely true. “Hawthorne” or “HawthoRNe” has officially been dropped from the TNT lineup after three seasons on the air.
