CHICAGO – The late playwright August Wilson left a gift to the world in the form of his “American Century Cycle,” a series of plays each individually set in a decade of the 20th Century, focusing on the black experience. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre presents Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” now through May 19th, 2024 (click here).
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Blu-Ray Review: See ‘Star Trek’ in a New Way With HD Season Two
Submitted by BrianTT on October 7, 2009 - 9:26pmCHICAGO – While you count the days until the beloved reboot of “Star Trek” hits Blu-Ray and DVD on November 17th, new and old fans should check back in with the original crew of the Enterprise in Paramount’s excellent 7-disc HD set, bursting with not only dozens of special features but enhanced visual effects and audio. This season of “Star Trek” has never looked like this.
DVD Review: ‘Fanboys’ For Hardcore ‘Star Wars’ Junkies Only
Submitted by BrianTT on May 26, 2009 - 12:17pmCHICAGO – I really want to recommend “Fanboys”. The story behind the film is a David-and-Goliath tale of a young filmmaker bringing his comedic vision to life against all odds and the film is finally being released on DVD after years of delays. Sadly, the drama behind-the-scenes doesn’t change the mediocre quality of the final product.
DVD Review: ‘The Best of Star Trek’ Continues Hit Movie Experience
Submitted by BrianTT on May 11, 2009 - 8:15pmCHICAGO – So you saw J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” this weekend and you’re getting a little tired of arguing about it its greatness or joining in on the growing backlash to the rave reviews and just want to bask in the glow of Gene Roddenberry’s universe. Get started with “The Best of Star Trek: The Original Series” and “The Best of Star Trek: The Next Generation,” available tomorrow, May 12th, 2009 on DVD.
Not All Treks Are Created Equal: Ranking the ‘Star Trek’ Films
Submitted by BrianTT on May 8, 2009 - 10:44amCHICAGO – With the eleventh (and best) “Star Trek” movie landing in theaters today, we thought we’d take a look back at the ten-pack that came before, the films that defined the Trek universe (along with the TV incarnations, of course).
Interview: Cancer, Cameos, Cuts With ‘Fanboys’ Director Kyle Newman
Submitted by BrianTT on February 3, 2009 - 4:55pmCHICAGO – Kyle Newman’s “Fanboys” has had one of the most legendary post-productions in the history of film. The director opened up to HollywoodChicago.com about the six-year journey of his labor of love on the eve of his world premiere: a day that Newman admits he once thought he would never see.