CHICAGO – The great and lofty Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago has brought the current political season right on target with “POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive,” now extended through December 17th. Click POTUS.
July 2020
Entertainment News: Virtual 2020 YippieFest Extends Registration Deadline to August 2nd
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 31, 2020 - 7:27pmCHICAGO – Got an act? Got a camera phone to record it? Then YippieFest wants you! The fourth annual Theater, Music, Film, Comedy and Performance festival is doing what all the hep cats are doing, going online and virtual to keep everyone safe (details closer to the actual dates of YippieFest, August 14-16, 2020).
Podtalk: Shane Simmons of Elevated Films on Drive-In for ‘I Used to Go Here,’ July 29, 2020
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 29, 2020 - 5:40amCHICAGO – The urban drive-in is back … at least for now as we negotiate these extraordinary times.
Film Review: Memory! On-The-Air Reviews of ‘The Rental’ and ‘Cats’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 27, 2020 - 6:17pm- Alison Brie
- Cats
- Dan Stevens
- Dave Franco
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Ian McKellan
- Idris Elba
- IFC Films
- James Corden
- Jennifer Hudson
- Jeremy Allen White
- Joe Swanberg
- Judi Dench
- Movie Review
- Patrick McDonald
- Razzie
- Rebel Wilson
- Sheila Vand
- Taylor Swift
- The Rental
- Toby Huss
- Tom Hooper
- Universal Pictures
- VOD
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on July 23rd, 2020, reviewing the new Video-On-Demand film “The Rental” and the infamous 2019 film, “Cats” (Digital & DVD).
Memory! On-The-Air Reviews of ‘The Rental’ and ‘Cats’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 27, 2020 - 6:15pm- Alison Brie
- Cats
- Dan Stevens
- Dave Franco
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Ian McKellan
- Idris Elba
- IFC Films
- James Corden
- Jennifer Hudson
- Jeremy Allen White
- Joe Swanberg
- Judi Dench
- Movie Review
- Patrick McDonald
- Razzie
- Rebel Wilson
- Sheila Vand
- Taylor Swift
- The Rental
- Toby Huss
- Tom Hooper
- Universal Pictures
- VOD
 Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on July 23rd, 2020, reviewing the new Video-On-Demand film “The Rental” and the infamous 2019 film, “Cats” (Digital & DVD).
Film Review: Groundhog Day on Steroids! On-Air Review of ‘Palm Springs’ with Andy Samberg
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 19, 2020 - 9:09amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on July 16th, 2020, reviewing the new HULU channel original film, “Palm Springs.”
Groundhog Day on Steroids! On-Air Review of ‘Palm Springs’ with Andy Samberg
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 19, 2020 - 9:06amRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on July 16th, 2020, reviewing the new HULU channel original film, “Palm Springs.”
Podtalk: Flabby Hoffman Opens Our Minds in The Extraordinarium
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 16, 2020 - 12:42pmCHICAGO – If Willy Wonka were a slightly rumpled middle-aged anarchist, he probably would be Richard “Flabby” Hoffman. The author, musician, broadcaster and philosopher has just added “retailer” to his resume, with his amazing pop culture store, modestly called “The Extraordinarium.” It re-opened this week at 2800 N. Milwaukee in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago.
Film Review: Will Ferrell on the Music Charts? On-The-Air Review of “Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga”
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 12, 2020 - 1:57pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on July 9th, 2020, reviewing the instant cult classic from Netflix, “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.”
Will Ferrell on the Music Charts? On-The-Air Review of “Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga”
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 12, 2020 - 1:53pm Rating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on July 9th, 2020, reviewing the instant cult classic from Netflix, “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.”
UPDATE: Music Box Theatre IS OPEN! Gene Siskel Center Continues At-Home Screenings
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 12, 2020 - 12:14pmCHICAGO – Using safety-first precautions, the Music Box Theatre of Chicago has reopened as of July 3rd for limited seating (see link below for details). The Gene Siskel Film Center continues “Film Center From Your Sofa.”
Film Review: HollywoodChicago.com On-The-Air Review of ‘Hamilton’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 3, 2020 - 10:05amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on July 2nd, 2020, discussing one of the most anticipated summer releases, the filmed-on-stage version of “Hamilton,” streaming from the Disney+ platform on July 3rd.
HollywoodChicago.com On-The-Air Review of ‘Hamilton’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 3, 2020 - 10:00am Rating: 5.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on July 2nd, 2020, discussing one of the most anticipated summer releases, the filmed-on-stage version of “Hamilton,” streaming from the Disney+ platform on July 3rd.
Interview: ‘Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh’ Keep on Delivering
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 2, 2020 - 2:25pmCHICAGO – The trio of teenage sisters that are “Gold Frankincense & Myrrh” (GFM) – CJ Sanders, Maggie “Rose” and Evie “Lulu” English – create their sound by blending the melodic pop-rock of Paramore with the power and aggressiveness of Slipknot. GFM wants to use their music as a vehicle to illustrate that women and young people can create positive, uplifting music that can still rock.
