CHICAGO – The Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago continues to provide different viewpoints on the American stage, and their latest “Little Bear Ridge Road” is no exception. Featuring ensemble member Laurie Metcalf, it’s the resonate story of a family at the crossroads. For tickets/details, click LITTLE BEAR.
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Gen Art Film Festival: Chicago Red Carpet With Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marc Webb, Scott Caan
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 30, 2009 - 5:01pmCHICAGO – The Gen Art Film Festival here had red carpet events last week for two movie premieres, “(500) Days of Summer” with star Joseph Gordon-Levitt and director Marc Webb, plus “Mercy” with star and writer Scott Caan.
Interview: Nia Vardalos on Her Life as Greek Goddess, Gabby Awards
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 29, 2009 - 4:23pmCHICAGO – In making a Chicago appearance at the Gabby Awards, which honored prominent Greek Americans, actress Nia Vardalos justifiably follows through on the heritage displayed in her hit “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.”
Just for Laughs Chicago: Lisa Lampanelli vs. HollywoodChicago.com
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 27, 2009 - 3:46amCHICAGO – Two intrepid HollywoodChicago.com reporters – Patrick McDonald and Alissa Norby – faced off against the “queen of mean” – comic Lisa Lampanelli – with the help of ace HC photog Joe Arce. Who will come out of this pit morally alive?
Interview: ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen’ Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Farrar
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 24, 2009 - 12:20pmCHICAGO – “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”, opening June 24th, is the second film in the series based on the Hasbro toy/cartoon. Scott Farrar, whose long career has roots in the first “Star Wars”, supervised all the complex visual effects.
Just for Laughs Chicago: Martin Short on His Own Character
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 20, 2009 - 5:21pmCHICAGO – Martin Short, the classic comic performer of SCTV, Saturday Night Live and film, came to Chicago as part of Superstation TBS “Just for Laughs” Festival, hosting and performing in the “Let Freedom Hum” revue on June 17th.
Just for Laughs Chicago: Wrangling the Free-Wheelin’ Andy Dick
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 20, 2009 - 4:43pmCHICAGO – Andrew R. “Andy” Dick is one of the most brilliantly infamous and misunderstood comic forces in the last twenty years. Appearing at Superstation TBS “Just for Laughs” Festival in Chicago, he combined farce, music and pure Andy in his show.
Harold Ramis Interview: A Lifetime of Achievements With a Chicago Look at ‘Year One’
Submitted by Ebeth on June 19, 2009 - 5:21pmCHICAGO – Kicking off the Chicago-based “TBS Presents A ‘Very Funny’ Festival: Just for Laughs” on June 17, 2009, Harold Ramis presented his film “Year One” at the Music Box Theatre.
Interview: To the Stars With ‘Moon’ Director Duncan Jones
Submitted by BrianTT on June 17, 2009 - 7:00amCHICAGO – With “Star Trek,” “Terminator: Salvation,” and now Duncan Jones’ “Moon,” it’s been a good season for science fiction fans. Jones’ directorial debut is a stunning piece of psychological sci-fi about a man who is literally being replaced by a younger version of himself.
Interview: Charming, Authentically Greek Alexis Georgoulis Debuts in ‘My Life in Ruins’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 5, 2009 - 8:12amCHICAGO – When Nia Vardalos, the bride in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, went to Greece to film her new release – “My Life in Ruins” – she also had to find a hunky Greek co-star. Enter Alexis Georgoulis, in his American film debut.
Interview: Rachel Weisz Creates Magic With ‘The Brothers Bloom’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 22, 2009 - 10:36amCHICAGO – Beautiful, brilliant and expressively talented, Rachel Weisz showcases a comedic side in her latest film, “The Brothers Bloom”, also featuring Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo and written/directed by the eclectic Rian Johnson (“Brick”).
