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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Via Zoom: CJ Hunt on His New Documentary ‘The Neutral Ground’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 3, 2021 - 9:08amCHICAGO – When you are not black in America, you cannot imagine the societal indignities (to say the least) that are endured on a daily basis, both macro and micro. A new documentary on a particular indignity, “The Neutral Ground,” by first time director CJ Hunt, premieres on PBS’s “POV” on July 5th, 2021. Click for details.
Pride Podtalk: Illinois Legislators of Anti-Conversion Therapy Laws
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 22, 2021 - 1:01pmCHICAGO – At the recent Doc 10 screening of “Pray Away,” a new documentary by Kristine Stolakis, Illinois State Representative Kelly Cassidy and Evanston (Illinois) Mayor Daniel Biss made introductory remarks regarding their role in establishing laws against “Conversion Therapy” … the industry that promises to “cure” gay or trans orientation.
Tribeca2021: As Fest Ends, Four More Essential Films to Explore
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 20, 2021 - 10:02pmCHICAGO – That’s a wrap! The 2021 Tribeca Film Festival – a hybrid mix of New York City in-person events and online access – has its last day on Sunday, June 20th. It’s also the last day for Tribeca At Home, click Tribeca2021.
Tribeca2021: Best U.S. Narrative Film at Fest is ‘The Novice’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 19, 2021 - 10:34pmCHICAGO – Going both ways … in-person screenings in New York City and virtual/online for at-home enjoyment proved a success for the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. The 20th Fest announced their Jury Competition Award Winners on June 17th, with honorees that included Games and Podcasts for the first time.
Tribeca2021: Documentaries Take Center Stage at the 20th Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 16, 2021 - 10:19am- 2021
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CHICAGO – The 2021 Tribeca Film Festival continues as a hybrid mix of New York City in-person events and online access, which includes the finest documentaries of 2021. The festival takes place through June 20th. For information on joining in via passes or tickets, click TribecaFilm.com.
Tribeca2021: Variety of Films Highlight the 20th Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 14, 2021 - 10:19amCHICAGO – The 2021 Tribeca Film Festival had its first weekend, as the hybrid mix of in-person and online events unfolded throughout New York City and the rest of the country. The festival takes place through June 20th. For information on joining in via passes or tickets, click TribecaFilm.com
Tribeca2021: 20th Film Fest Launches ‘Tribeca at Home’ Option
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 12, 2021 - 9:08amNEW YORK – Opening Night was this past Wednesday, June 9th, for the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. The 20th year edition will be a mix this year. New York City is opening all five boroughs for special in-person events from June 9th-20th, and the festival is offering “Tribeca at Home” for fans of cutting edge and new cinema. For information on joining in via passes or tickets, click here.
Film Review: HollywoodChicago.com On the Air with ‘The Half of It’ & ‘How to Build a Girl’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 8, 2020 - 9:24amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 5th, 2020, discussing new releases “The Half of It” and “How to Build a Girl.”!—break—>
Film News: 2020 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Jury Prizes
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 30, 2020 - 10:58amCHICAGO – “The show must go on … “ That became the rallying cry of the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, which was physically postponed because of the Covid pandemic (it was originally scheduled from April 15-26). Despite that unexpected turn, the Festival went online, named juries and awarded honors to films on April 29th. !—break—>
Film News: 2019 Tribeca Film Festival Opens with ‘The Apollo’ on Apr. 24 at Apollo Theater
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 24, 2019 - 2:52pmNEW YORK CITY – The 18th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival will open with a love letter to a New York City Harlem neighborhood icon. The legendary Apollo Theater will screen the Opening Night film, “The Apollo,” on April 24th, 2019. This documentary chronicles the unique history and contemporary legacy of this New York City landmark, and kicks off the two week festival, Wednesday, April 24th through Sunday, May 5th.