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+.
December 2015
Film Review: Inventive ‘Chi-raq’ is an Authentic Plea for Sanity
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 4, 2015 - 10:52amCHICAGO – A spotlight on Chicago, in the context of guns and violence, is never a good thing for the overall community. But using Chicago as a metaphor for all violent insanity, and making a plea for peace, is the purpose of director Spike Lee’s new film, “Chi-raq.”
Inventive ‘Chi-raq’ is an Authentic Plea for Sanity
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 4, 2015 - 10:48am Rating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – A spotlight on Chicago, in the context of guns and violence, is never a good thing for the overall community. But using Chicago as a metaphor for all violent insanity, and making a plea for peace, is the purpose of director Spike Lee’s new film, “Chi-raq.”
Film News: Asian Pop-Up Cinema Chicagoland Premiere of ‘Poison Berry in My Brain’ on Dec. 4, 2015
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 4, 2015 - 8:59amCHICAGO – The advantage of living in a film town like Chicago is the opportunity to experience a variety of cinema from all around the world. The Asian Pop-Up Cinema series is one of those experience providers, and they will be premiering an amazing look at modern romance, “Poison Berry in My Brain.” The film will screen on December 4th, 2015, at the Wilmette Theater in Wilmette, Ill.
Interview: John Michael Performs the One-Man ‘Order of the Penix’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 3, 2015 - 11:03pmCHICAGO – Occasionally we can be surprised through true wonder and serendipity. In August of 2015, John Michael – a Texas native and one-man-show artist – crushed out the funny at the Abbie Hoffman Died for Our Sins theater festival, by making his Chicago debut with “John Michael & the Order of the Penix.” For two consecutive upcoming Saturdays – Dec. 5th and 12th – he returns to the scene of his debut, the Mary-Arrchie Theater at Angel Island in Chicago, to perform the show once again.
Film News: ‘Uncle John’ is Top Film at 2015 ‘Best of the Midwest’ Awards Night
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 3, 2015 - 5:20pmCHICAGO – On Tuesday, December 1st, the Midwest Independent Film Festival gave out their 2015 “Best of the Midwest” Awards with a ceremony at Rockit Bar & Grill in Chicago. Best Film honors went to “Uncle John,” directed by Steven Piet. Best Female Actor was Carisa Barreca of “Doomsdate,” Best Male Actor was Charles Whitcomb of “Full Frame,” and Best Director was Sonny Mallhi of “Anguish,” among other categories.
Interview: Douglas McGrath of ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 1, 2015 - 6:28pmCHICAGO – While a musical stage play is known for its songs rather than dialogue or story, all has to be created. And the playwright for the opening-in-Chicago “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is veteran actor, director and scribe Douglas McGrath. ‘Beautiful’ opens December 1st, 2015, at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago.
