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FLASHBACK: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of ‘Godspell’
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CHICAGO – Yet another famous musical version of the final days of Jesus Christ is celebrating its 50th Anniversary as a film.
FLASHBACK: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 5, 2023 - 11:14pmCHICAGO – This Easter weekend it’s worth noting that one of the greatest renditions of “the greatest story ever told” celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2023. “Jesus Christ Superstar,” the film adaptation of the 1970 rock opera by then 21-year-old Anthony Lloyd Webber and 24-year-old Tim Rice, was directed by Norman Jewison and starred Ted Neeley.
Podtalk: Director Kelly Reichardt New Film is ‘Showing Up’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 5, 2023 - 8:48pmCHICAGO – The acclaimed director Kelly Reichardt has been an influencer in cinema since her debut film “River of Grass” in 1994. Her multi-award winning films include “Wendy and Lucy” (2008), “Meek’s Cutoff” (2010) and “First Cow” (2019). Her most recent film, set to release April 7th, is “Showing Up.”
Exclusive Portrait: Stormy Daniels at EXXXOTICA Expo in Chicago for ‘Spooky Babes’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 5, 2023 - 10:04amCHICAGO – Stormy Daniels appeared in Chicago on July 16, 2021 at the EXXXOTICA Expo. HollywoodChicago.com photographer Joe Arce exclusively shot the below unpublished, authorized photo while promoting her TV show “Spooky Babes”.
Exclusive Portrait: Donald Trump at Trump International Hotel & Tower
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 5, 2023 - 9:46amCHICAGO – Donald Trump appeared in Chicago on Sept. 24, 2008 before reporters and VIPs at the opening of his Trump International Hotel & Tower. Below is an unpublished, authorized photo HollywoodChicago.com photographer Joe Arce took of Trump there.
Audio Film Review: Superheroing Fights ’Smoking Causes Coughing’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 4, 2023 - 12:17pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the newly released “Smoking Causes Coughing,” an official selection of the Cannes Film Festival, and a ripe, necessary superhero genre parody. Currently in theaters, since March 31st.
On-Air Film Review: A Fitting Group of Blockheads in ‘Tetris’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 3, 2023 - 3:10pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 30th, 2023, reviewing “Tetris,” the 1980s origin of the addictive video game. Currently in theaters, since March 31st.
Audio Film Review: ’Spinning Gold’ Loves to Love You Baby
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the newly released “Spinning Gold,” the outrageous 1970s tale of the founding of Casablanca Records by Neil Bogart. Currently in theaters, since March 31st.
On-Air Film Review: ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 1, 2023 - 10:22amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 30th, 2023, reviewing “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” another film adaptation of the geek game. In theaters March 31st.
Podtalk: Season 16 Asian Pop Up Cinema Presents ‘Lost Love’ on April 1st, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 1, 2023 - 7:22amCHICAGO – On April 1st (2:30pm), director Ka Sing Fung will represent the North American premiere of his film “Lost Love,” part of Season 16 for the Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC), with screenings at AMC New City in Chicago. The film, part of Hong Kong Cinema Showcase, will feature a Q&A moderated by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com. Click HONG KONG for location and timing details, including for the rest of the films in the series, including “The Sparring Partner,” “Remember What I Forgot,” and “Port of Call.”
Interview: Season 16 Asian Pop Up Cinema Presents ‘A Guilty Conscience’ on March 31, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 30, 2023 - 11:07amCHICAGO – Season 16 of the Asian Pop Up Cinema (APUC) continues with the Hong Kong Cinema Showcase, with ‘A Guilty Conscience’ featuring appearances by an actress and director.
Podtalk: Karen Cardarelli of FACETS Talks 2023 Plans & Beyond
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 28, 2023 - 10:56amCHICAGO – To indicate how the timeline is off during the pandemic period, Karen Cardarelli has been Executive Director of FACETS cinema since February of 2020, but impact began post pandemic. Besides reformulating FACETS, she also is spearheading the beginnings of the Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals.
SXSW2023: Spotlight Narrative ‘BlackBerry’ Tells a Story of Our Times
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 27, 2023 - 1:19pmAUSTIN, TX – Remember the term “CrackBerry”? It described the addicts of the earliest multi-function smartphone, the BlackBerry. In the days before the iPhone, it was the BlackBerry that held the mobile communication crown. The fascinating story of extreme success and monumental miscalculation is all encompassing.
