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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Interview: Robert Zemeckis Red Carpet at Chicago International Film Festival Premiere of ‘Flight’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 28, 2012 - 8:34pmCHICAGO – One of the great American directors of audience favorite movies is Chicagoan Robert Zemeckis. Known primarily for his “Back to the Future” trilogy, Zemeckis has broken new ground with his recent motion capture animated films “Polar Express,” “Beowulf” and “A Christmas Carol.” His new film “Flight” premiered on the Closing Night of the Chicago International Film Festival on October 25th, 2012.
Interview: Viola Davis Red Carpet at Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 28, 2012 - 7:06pmCHICAGO – Consummate – in both performance style and manner – is a perfect descriptive for actor Viola Davis. The Oscar nominee for “Doubt” and “The Help” is in the hottest period of her career right now, and the Chicago International Film Festival honored her on October 22nd with their Career Achievement Award at the Black Perspectives Tribute.
Interview: Helen Hunt Red Carpet for ‘The Sessions’ at Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 23, 2012 - 1:29pmCHICAGO – Oscar winning actress Helen Hunt has emerged recently with the lead role in “The Sessions,” in which she portrays a sex therapist counseling a handicapped man played by John Hawkes. The Junior Board of the Chicago International Film Festival screened “The Sessions” and honored Helen Hunt with a Red Carpet appearance on October 20th, 2012.
Interview: Matthew Rhys Red Carpet for ‘The Scapegoat’ at Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 23, 2012 - 1:48amCHICAGO – The new film “The Scapegoat” made a premiere splash at the 48th Chicago International Film Festival, with lead actor Matthew Rhys – of TV’s “Brothers & Sisters” – and director Charles Sturridge walking the Red Carpet on Thursday, October 18th. The festival wraps up this week on October 25th.
Slideshow: Al Pacino, Christopher Walken at Opening of 48th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 16, 2012 - 9:36amCHICAGO – It was true star power as the 48th Chicago International Film Festival kicked off on October 11th, 2012. The Opening Night film was “Stand Up Guys,” and appearing on behalf of the film was Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin and director Fisher Stevens.
Interview: Steven Yeun of ‘The Walking Dead’ Talks Season 3
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 14, 2012 - 11:11amCHICAGO – One of the most popular cable series of the last three years will begin its third season on Sunday, October 14th. “The Walking Dead” emerges again on the AMC Network (9pm ET/8pm Central), as the “zombie apocalypse” within the show’s universe continues. Steven Yeun will be back as Glenn Rhee, part of a survivor group who are trying to hold their own against the “walkers” (zombies).
Interview: Actress Sybil Danning to Introduce ‘Chained Heat’ in Chicago on Oct. 12, 2012
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 11, 2012 - 9:29amCHICAGO – The characteristics of the classic B-movie during the 1970s and ‘80s usually required prisons, women and uniforms designed to easily tear away. The Music Box Theatre in Chicago will highlight that era on Friday, October 12, when they present “Chained Heat.” One of the co-stars of that essential women’s prison movie, Sybil Danning, will be at the theatre in person to introduce the film.
Slideshow: Exclusive Portraits of Tim Gunn at Chicagoland Book Signing
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 29, 2012 - 10:38amCHICAGO – Fashion guru Tim Gunn is dispensing his wisdom yet again. As the 10th season of “Project Runway” winds down, Gunn has released a new book, “Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in your Closet.” He was recently in Naperville, Illinois, signing books at Anderson’s Bookshop.
Exclusive Portrait: ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Star Michael Madsen at Hollywood Blvd Cinema
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 23, 2012 - 8:02amCHICAGO – The classic rock song “Stuck in the Middle with You” was never the same again after Michael Madsen danced to it in a memorable sequence from Quentin Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs.” Madsen is at the Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge, Illinois, on Sunday, Sept. 23rd to introduce that film and meet fans.
Slideshow: Exclusive Red-Carpet Portraits of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, ‘Looper’ Director Rian Johnson
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 12, 2012 - 8:26pmCHICAGO – One of the hottest actors of 2012 is Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Fresh off his triumph in “The Dark Knight Rises,” comes a new performance in the science fiction film, “Looper,” in which he co-stars with Bruce Willis. The movie is the second collaboration with writer/director Rian Johnson, after “Brick” in 2005. Read our review of the film here and come back for an interview with writer/director Johnson.
