CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the streaming series “Emily in Paris” the adventures of Emily Cooper and her fanciful/fashionable Paris friends and lovers, now in its fourth season. Episodes 1-5 currently on Netflix.
September 2007
‘The Kingdom’ a Prescient Portrayal of Relentless Ghost in the Terrorist Machine
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 28, 2007 - 9:37pmCHICAGO – In 1967, author Arthur Koestler wrote the non-fiction book “The Ghost in the Machine”.
Fall TV Critic’s Picks: ‘Heroes,’ ‘Desperate Housewives,’ ‘Dirty Sexy Money,’ ‘30 Rock’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 24, 2007 - 3:27pmwhat’s hot and what’s not across ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC television.
CHICAGO – Once again, it’s that magical time of year when kids return to school, leaves start to change and we’re obliged to cease all human communications and glue ourselves in front of the tube for eight months to enjoy other people doing things.
‘Transformers 2’ to Open in 2009; Director Michael Bay’s Involvement Unclear
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 24, 2007 - 1:07amCHICAGO – What’s clear is “Transformers 2” is set to hit movie theaters in 2009. What’s not clear is whether or not “Transformers” director Michael Bay will be the man who directs it.
New York City Filming Report Surfaces For ‘Burn After Reading’ With Pitt, Clooney
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 24, 2007 - 1:01amFollowing my Aug. 30, 2007 report on the Joel and Ethan Coen film “Burn After Reading,” a reader on Sunday wrote in with new filming details.
Tan-Skinned ‘Sydney White’ Tragically Lacks Charisma of Fair-Skinned ‘Snow White’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 21, 2007 - 12:46pmCHICAGO – I recently tagged “Illegal Tender” as the must-miss movie of the year. I stand corrected. That unconquerable 2007 cake now goes to “Sydney White,” which opened on Friday.
‘Resident Evil: Extinction’ Screams Readiness For Franchise Extinction
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 20, 2007 - 11:36amAUSTIN, Texas – “Resident Evil: Extinction,” which opens on Friday and to the dismay of many critics didn’t screen across the U.S., is yet another cineplex excursion that’s beneath conte
Despite Poehler’s Wit, ‘Mr. Woodcock’ Underwhelms With Wasted Thornton, Sarandon Talent
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 14, 2007 - 9:15pmCHICAGO – Just from eyeing the “Mr. Woodcock” movie poster, you could suspect exactly what the movie will be. Just 90 minutes later, your suspicions would be confirmed.
Coming to Chicago on Dec. 14, Watch Out For Acclaimed Indie Film ‘Juno’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 14, 2007 - 2:37pmCHICAGO – On Sept. 12, 2007, I published a list of independent films coming through the Chicago circuit over the next few months.
Homer Simpson Voice Dan Castellaneta Coming to Chicago For Sketch Comedy
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 14, 2007 - 12:11amCHICAGO – Bill Zwecker of the Chicago Sun-Times and CBS 2 Chicago has the scoop on Thursday that Oak Park, Ill. native Dan Castellaneta – the voice of Homer Simpson in “The Simpsons” – will be coming back to Chicago.
Chemically Imbalanced Comedy Signs Lease For New Theatre on Irving Park in Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 13, 2007 - 6:06pmCHICAGO – On Sept. 12, 2007, Chemically Imbalanced Comedy executive producer and founder Angie McMahon (773-865-7731) signed a lease for a new theatre at 1420 W. Irving Park Rd. in Chicago.
Landmark Theatres Releases Upcoming Independent Film Release Schedule For Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 12, 2007 - 2:44pm CHICAGO – Many of you have asked me for information about and reviews on independent films coming through the Chicago circuit.
Despite Daring Genre, ‘3:10 to Yuma’ Packs Powerhouse Acting With Fragmentary Story
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 11, 2007 - 3:20pmCHICAGO – Had you asked me to tag “3:10 to Yuma” before I screened it, you’d think me a bumbling idiot because I had absolutely no clue what to expect.
‘3:10 to Yuma,’ ‘Halloween,’ ‘Superbad,’ ‘Balls of Fury’ Lead Weekend Box Office
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 10, 2007 - 9:10pm#1 For the Sept. 7, 2007 to Sept. 9, 2007 weekend, “3:10 to Yuma” led the box office with $14.1 million in first-week ticket sales on 2,652 screens and a budget of $51 million, according to Box Office Mojo.
Slapstick in ‘The Brothers Solomon’ Dumber Than ‘Dumb & Dumber’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 7, 2007 - 6:28pmCHICAGO – With 2007 films like “Knocked Up” and “Superbad,” the smart and embarrassingly truthful geek comedies are the current wave of humor in America.
‘Shoot ‘Em Up’ a Raucous, Viscerally Stimulating Experience
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 7, 2007 - 1:05pmCHICAGO – For a raucously good time, “Shoot ‘Em Up” is a visceral experience you won’t soon forget. Under the guise of a hardcore action gun flick, this film surprisingly has baby undertones.
‘American Gladiators’ is Back, Will Hold Auditions in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 7, 2007 - 11:37am Man, I used to really dig this TV show, and until I opened an e-mail Friday morning from LaShonda Matlock in Chicago, I hadn’t thought about it since I was a kid.