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.
May 2022
Film News: Judy Garland Summer Centennial at Gene Siskel Film Center, June 1 – July 30, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 31, 2022 - 7:39pmCHICAGO – She was born Frances Gumm on June 10th, 1922, but the world knew her as megastar Judy Garland. To celebrate her birth centennial, the Gene Siskel Film Center presents nine of her films from June 1 – July 30. For ticket info and details, click JUDY100.
Exclusive Portraits: Bryan Cranston Promotes ‘Dos Hombres’ Libation
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 30, 2022 - 6:05pmCHICAGO – The binge world is abuzz with the anticipation of what actor Bryan Cranston will bring in reprising his Walter White character (‘Breaking Bad), in the prequel/sequel series ‘Better Call Saul.’ In the meantime, he has a branded tequila to promote, and photographer Joe Arce got the Exclusive Portrait.
On-Air Film Review: ‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Arrives Uncooked
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 27, 2022 - 9:17amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Ben Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 19th, reviewing “The Bob’s Burgers Movie,” a film adaptation of the popular animated TV series. In theaters beginning May 27th.!—break—>
Uncooked! On-Air Film Review of ‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 27, 2022 - 9:13am![]() Rating: 2.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Ben Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 19th, reviewing “The Bob’s Burgers Movie,” a film adaptation of the popular animated TV series. In theaters beginning May 27th.
On-Air Film Review: The High Flying Skies of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 26, 2022 - 8:55pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Ben Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 19th, reviewing “Top Gun: Maverick,” the sequel to the 1980s classic 36 years later … but still features Tom Cruise. In theaters beginning May 27th.
High Flying Skies! On-Air Film Review of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 26, 2022 - 8:49pm![]() Rating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Ben Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 19th, reviewing “Top Gun: Maverick,” the sequel to the 1980s classic 36 years later … but still features Tom Cruise. In theaters beginning May 27th.
Podtalk: Bashir Salahuddin & Charles Parnell in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 26, 2022 - 4:39pmCHICAGO – The big excitement for Memorial Day weekend 2022 at the movies is the delayed-for-two-year release of “Top Gun: Maverick,” the sequel to the 1986 classic, both starring Tom Cruise. Two of his supporting actors in the film, both from Chicago, are Bashir Salahuddin and Charles Parnell.
Podtalk: Director Daniel Roher New Doc Reveals Alexei ‘Navalny’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 24, 2022 - 6:39pm- 2022
- A House Made of Splinters
- Alexei Nalvany
- Chicago Media Project
- CMP
- Daniel Roher
- Davis Theater
- Descendant
- Diane Becker
- DOC10
- Fire of Love
- HBO Max
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Interview
- Let the Little Light Shine
- Nalvany
- Nothing Lasts Forever
- Patrick McDonald
- Podcast
- Podtalk
- RIOTSVILLE USA
- Russia
- Shane Boris
- The Janes
- The Territory
- Vladimir Putin
- We Feed People
CHICAGO – “Navalny,” the latest documentary from director Daniel Roher, regards Russian presidential candidate Alexei Nalvany, who ran against Vladimir Putin and gained popular support. Famously, this resulted in being poisoned and exiled, and his story is currently on CNN and will stream on HBO Max beginning May 26th, 2022.!—break—>
Slideshow: Closing Night of 2022 Chicago Critics Film Fest with Patton Oswalt & ‘I Love My Dad’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 24, 2022 - 4:10pmCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) wrapped on May 19th, 2022, with the featured Closing Night film, “I Love My Dad.” The film stars Patton Oswalt and James Morosini (who also wrote and directed the film), and both appeared on behalf of the film, in addition to cast members Claudia Sulewski and Amy Landecker.
Podtalk: Michael Glover Smith Proves Everything is 'Relative'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 22, 2022 - 9:06am- Cameron Scott Roberts
- Clare Cooney
- Cool Apocalypse
- Elizabeth Stam
- Florida
- Francis Guinan
- Gene Siskel Film Center
- GIFF
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Keith D. Gallagher
- Melissa DuPrey
- Mercury in Retrograde
- Michael Glover Smith
- Music Box Theatre
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Podcast
- Podtalk
- Relative
- Rendezvous in Chicago
- Tampa Bay
- Wendy Robie
CHICAGO – The journey from idea to completed film is a fever dream for the writer/director. Chicago-based filmmaker Michael Glover Smith has realized his dreams in his fourth feature film, “Relative.” The story of family, set in the neighborhood of Rogers Park, begins its local run at Music Box Theatre on June 8th, 2022.
2022Doc10: ‘Nalvany’ Inspired by Current Headlines at Doc10
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 22, 2022 - 8:19am- 2022
- A House Made of Splinters
- Chicago Media Project
- CMP
- Daniel Roher
- Davis Theater
- Descendant
- Diane Becker
- DOC10
- Film News
- Fire of Love
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Let the Little Light Shine
- Nalvany
- Nothing Lasts Forever
- Patrick McDonald
- RIOTSVILLE USA
- Shane Boris
- Short Films
- The Janes
- The Territory
- We Feed People
CHICAGO – Doc10, the yearly Chicago documentary film festival, is on the FINAL DAY on May 22nd, 2022, with the films (click links) NALVALNY (1pm, see below), A HOUSE MADE OF SPLINTERS (4pm), and WE FEED
2022Doc10: ‘Let the Little Light Shine’ Illuminates at Doc10
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 20, 2022 - 11:38pm- 2022
- A House Made of Splinters
- Chicago Media Project
- CMP
- Davis Theater
- Descendant
- DOC10
- Film News
- Fire of Love
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Kevin Shaw
- Let the Little Light Shine
- Nalvany
- Nothing Lasts Forever
- Patrick McDonald
- Rachel Dickson
- RIOTSVILLE USA
- Short Films
- The Janes
- The Territory
- We Feed People
CHICAGO – Doc10, the yearly Chicago documentary film festival, is on DAY THREE on May 21st, 2022, with the films (click links) LET THE LITTLE LIGHT SHINE (1pm, see below), RIOTSVILLE USA (4pm), THE TERRITORY (6:30pm), and FIRE OF LOVE (9pm).
On-Air Film Review: ‘Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ is a ‘90s Reunion
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 20, 2022 - 7:45pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on May 20th, 2022, reviewing the new release, “Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers,” a reboot of the late 1980s/‘90s cartoon series featuring gumshoe chipmunks, streaming on Disney+ beginning May 20th.
’90s Reunion! On-Air Review of ‘Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 20, 2022 - 7:41pm![]() Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on May 20th, 2022, reviewing the new release, “Chip ’n Dale: Rescue Rangers,” a reboot of the late 1980s/‘90s cartoon series featuring gumshoe chipmunks, streaming on Disney+ beginning on May 20th.
On-Air Film Review: ‘Men’ Predicts Autumn of the Patriarchy
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 20, 2022 - 7:23pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 19th, reviewing “Men,” the latest film from visionary directory Alex Garland (“Ex Machina”), in theaters beginning May 20th.!—break—>
Autumn of the Patriarchy! On-Air Film Review of ‘Men’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 20, 2022 - 7:17pm![]() Rating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 19th, reviewing “Men,” the latest film from visionary directory Alex Garland (“Ex Machina”), in theaters beginning May 20th.
On-Air Film Review: Genteel ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 20, 2022 - 3:45pm- Allan Leech
- Dan Baker
- Downton Abbey: A New Era
- Elizabeth McGovern
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Hugh Bonneville
- Imelda Staton
- Jim Carter
- Julian Fellowes
- Maggie Smith
- Michelle Dockery
- Monroe
- Movie Review
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Scott Thompson
- Simon Curtis
- The Morning Mess
- Universal Pictures
- WBGR-FM
- Wisconsin
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 19th, reviewing “Downtown Abbey: A New Era,” the second film version of the mega-popular BBC/PBS series, in theaters beginning May 20th.!—break—>
Genteel! On-Air Film Review of ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 20, 2022 - 3:41pm- Allan Leech
- Dan Baker
- Downton Abbey: A New Era
- Elizabeth McGovern
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Hugh Bonneville
- Imelda Staton
- Jim Carter
- Julian Fellowes
- Maggie Smith
- Michelle Dockery
- Monroe
- Movie Review
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Scott Thompson
- Simon Curtis
- The Morning Mess
- Universal Pictures
- WBGR-FM
- Wisconsin
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 19th, reviewing “Downtown Abbey: A New Era,” the second film version of the mega-popular BBC/PBS series, in theaters beginning May 20th.
2022Doc10: ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ is the Latest Gem at Doc10
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 20, 2022 - 12:18pmCHICAGO – Doc10, the yearly Chicago documentary film festival, is on DAY TWO on May 20th, 2022, with the films (click links) DESCENDANT (7pm), and the recommendation of the day NOTHING LASTS FOREVER (9pm).
Via Zoom: Director Stefan Forbes Wants You to ‘Hold Your Fire’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 19, 2022 - 1:48pmCHICAGO – Police reform and procedural alternatives in the U.S. continue to be in a hurricane of evolution. Despite the attention that the George Floyd incident brought to the perception, the law enforcement culture continues to resist. Stefan Forbes goes back to the past (1973), to inform them (and us) that change can work with his new documentary “Hold Your Fire.” !—break—>
Exclusive Portrait: Selma Blair on New Memoir ‘Mean Baby’ at Chicago Humanities Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 18, 2022 - 10:46pmCHICAGO – The celebrity on the cover of the latest issue of People Magazine is Selma Blair. The actor has just released her memoir “Mean Baby” and talked about it at the Chicago Humanities Festival on May 14th, while photographed by Joe Arce for HollywoodChicago.com.
Film News: 2022 Doc10 Opening Night is 'The Janes' on May 19
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 18, 2022 - 3:55pmCHICAGO – Doc10, the annual Chicago ten-film-documentary festival, opens on May 19th, 2022, with a ripped-from-the-headlines event. “The Janes” is the story of a Chicago collective from the late 1960s to early ‘70s that provided abortions in the pre-Roe v. Wade era. Click DOC10 for details and the complete list of films.
CCFF2022: FINAL Nights of Fest Highlighted by Patton Oswalt Appearance on May 19, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 18, 2022 - 9:44amCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) wraps up on May 19th, 2022, with a special screening of the highly anticipated “I Love My Dad.” As part of this event, comedian/actor Patton Oswalt will appear. Click CCFF for schedule and ticket information.
CCFF2022: Preview of ‘Straighten Up and Fly Right’ & ‘Palm Trees and Power Lines’ on May 17
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 17, 2022 - 10:58amCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) is on DAY FIVE, and will feature two significant films from women directors … “Straighten Up and Fly Right” by Kristen Abate (with co-director Steven Tanenbaum) and “Palm Trees and Power Lines” by Jamie Back. The Fest continues through May 19th, click CCFF for schedule and ticket info.
On-Air Film Review: ‘On the Count of Three’ is a Pact Leader
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 16, 2022 - 11:53am- Annapurna
- Ari Katcher
- Christopher Abbott
- Dan Baker
- Henry Winkler
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- J.B. Smoove
- Jerrod Carmichael
- Memory
- Mental Health
- Monroe
- Movie Review
- On the Count of Three
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Ryan Welch
- Scott Thompson
- Suicide
- The Morning Mess
- Tiffany Haddish
- United Artists Releasing
- WBGR-FM
- Wisconsin
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 12th, reviewing “On the Count of Three,” the directorial debut of comedian Jerrod Carmichael, in select theaters and through Video On Demand beginning May 13th.
Pact Leader! On-Air Film Review of ‘On the Count of Three’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 16, 2022 - 11:47am- Annapurna
- Ari Katcher
- Christopher Abbott
- Dan Baker
- Henry Winkler
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- J.B. Smoove
- jerrod carmichael
- Memory
- Mental Health
- Monroe
- Movie Review
- On the Count of Three
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Ryan Welch
- Scott Thompson
- Suicide
- The Morning Mess
- Tiffany Haddish
- United Artists Releasing
- WBGR-FM
- Wisconsin
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 12th, reviewing “On the Count of Three,” the directorial debut of comedian Jerrod Carmichael, in select theaters and through Video On Demand beginning May 13th.
CCFF2022: Chicago Critic’s Fest Celebrates 25th Anniversary of ‘Boogie Nights,’ on May 16
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 16, 2022 - 8:53amCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) is on DAY FOUR, and will feature the film “Boogie Nights” – directed by Paul Thomas Anderson – in a special 25th Anniversary screening. The Fest continues through May 19th, click CCFF for schedule and ticket info.
CCFF2022: Preview of ‘Hold Your Fire’ with Stefan Forbes, May 15, 2022, at Music Box Theatre
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 15, 2022 - 8:10amCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) is on DAY THREE, and will feature “Hold Your Fire,” a tense documentary recounting a police incident in 1973 New York City, directed by Stefan Forbes. The Fest continues through May 19th, click CCFF for schedule and ticket info.!—break—>
CCFF2022: Preview of ‘To Leslie’ with Producer Ceci Cleary, May 14, 2022, at Music Box Theatre
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 14, 2022 - 10:53amCHICAGO – The 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) is rolling right along as the second night will feature “To Leslie,” a redemption film that features an excellent Andrea Risborough, directed by Michael Morris and produced by BluewaterLane Productions, who are represented by producer Ceci Cleary. The Fest continues through May 19th, click CCFF for schedule and ticket info.
CCFF2022: Opening Night Portraits of Director/Actor Cooper Raiff for ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 14, 2022 - 9:56amCHICAGO – The lines were out the door, the buzz was in the air and the Opening Night film of the 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) was “Cha Cha Real Smooth.” The Fest continues through May 19th, click CCFF for schedule and ticket info.