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+.
Mamie Gummer
Film Review: Uninspired Musical Story Isn’t Worth Telling in the Inspired-By ‘Ricki and the Flash’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 7, 2015 - 12:41pmCHICAGO – When I screened “Inside Llewyn Davis” from the Coen Bros. before it was nominated for two Oscars and praised by critics everywhere, I beefed to myself: Who is this musician? Why does his story matter as compared to so many other real musicians who you never hear about but deserve that kind of spotlight?
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 25 Pairs of Passes to ‘Ricki and the Flash’ With Meryl Streep
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 3, 2015 - 11:13amCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 25 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new music dramedy “Ricki and the Flash” starring Meryl Streep!
Film Review: ‘Cake’ Serves Emotionally Honest, Career-Growing Dramatic Role for Jennifer Aniston
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 24, 2015 - 6:13pmCHICAGO – It’s been a while since I walked out of a screening so affected and feeling that I just experienced a truly honest, important film.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 5 Blu-ray, DVD Combo Packs to ‘Side Effects’ With Channing Tatum, Rooney Mara
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 23, 2013 - 1:03pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Combo Pack with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 5 free Blu-ray and DVD combo packs up for grabs for the home release of “Side Effects” starring Channing Tatum and Rooney Mara!
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 40 Pairs of Passes to ‘Side Effects’ With Channing Tatum, Jude Law
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 1, 2013 - 12:44amCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 40 pairs of movie passes up for grabs to the advance screening of the new Steven Soderbergh film “Side Effects” with Channing Tatum!
TV Review: Mamie Gummer Deserves Better Than Manipulative ‘Emily Owens, M.D.’
Submitted by BrianTT on October 16, 2012 - 9:32amCHICAGO – I really like Mamie Gummer, not only the daughter of our best living actress (Meryl Streep) but an increasingly interesting performer in her own right. Her charisma and ability kept me in a position where I was trying to make excuses for the poorly written, poorly directed, poorly conceived “Emily Owens, M.D.,” premiering tonight on The CW.
Film Review: John Carpenter Returns With Mediocre ‘The Ward’
Submitted by BrianTT on July 6, 2011 - 10:20pmCHICAGO – John Carpenter’s “The Ward” would make for a satisfying episode of the now-canceled “Masters of Horror” and might therefore be an interesting rental someday but it doesn’t live up to the pedigree of its once-brilliant director and ultimately disappoints regardless of the name above the title. After a decade away from the big screen, Carpenter proves he still has his legendary skill with tension and the film features a few strong performances but the script is a generic, derivative mess.
TV Review: ABC’s ‘Off the Map’ Follows Well-Trodden Formula
Submitted by mattmovieman on January 12, 2011 - 8:45amCHICAGO – Regardless of its exotic locales, “Off the Map” may benefit from a few more diversions. Everything about this fresh-faced ABC drama feels instantly familiar.
‘Evening’ Challenges ‘Chick Flick’ Stigma, Questions Life’s Pressing Questions
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 8, 2007 - 7:18pmCHICAGO – “Evening,” which failed to materialize in two previous attempts, was finally filmed in the hands of Hungarian director Lajos Koltai.