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+.
Sir Ben Kingsley
Blu-ray Review: Sacha Baron Cohen is Fearless in Inconsistent ‘The Dictator’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 28, 2012 - 2:25pmCHICAGO – Sacha Baron Cohen is undeniably fearless. He is the kind of voice we need in mainstream comedy — someone who is willing to go to any extreme for a joke. At his best, he’s one of the most creative and intelligent comedians alive. However, he’s been unable recently to deliver consistent films as “Bruno” disappointed and “The Dictator,” recently released on Blu-ray and DVD, has some very funny moments but wears out its welcome at even a short running time.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Shutter Island’ Looks Amazing, But Deserved Better Release
Submitted by BrianTT on June 10, 2010 - 3:31pmCHICAGO – I firmly believe that the detractors of Martin Scorsese’s amazing “Shutter Island” will deny they ever criticized this masterful thriller when it was first released. History will be very kind to this dizzying trip through a cinematic funhouse led by arguably our best living filmmaker, but one would never guess it from Paramount’s purely average Blu-ray release.
Slideshow: World Premiere of ‘Prince of Persia’ With Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton
Submitted by BrianTT on May 10, 2010 - 11:24amCHICAGO – This 24-image slideshow contains red carpet and afterparty pics from the world premiere of “Prince of Persia: Sands of Time” on May 9th, 2010 in Westfield, London. Celebrities in attendance include Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
Take Trip to Riveting ‘Shutter Island’ With Leonardo DiCaprio
Submitted by BrianTT on February 19, 2010 - 2:54pmCHICAGO – “Shutter Island” is a riveting trip through a cinematic funhouse led by one of the best filmmakers of all time in Martin Scorsese, who fully employs the copious skills of his most talented collaborators including star Leonardo DiCaprio.
