CHICAGO – The late playwright August Wilson left a gift to the world in the form of his “American Century Cycle,” a series of plays each individually set in a decade of the 20th Century, focusing on the black experience. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre presents Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” now through May 19th, 2024 (click here).
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Chicago Photographer Captures Bat Signal, Rooftop Set From ‘The Dark Knight’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 21, 2007 - 7:31pmCHICAGO – I have been alerted to new photos from “The Dark Knight” in Chicago. The first shows the bat signal. The second shows a rooftop set.
‘The Dark Knight’ Exclusive: Chicago Cell Phone Captures ‘The Dark Knight’ Batsuit
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 17, 2007 - 2:10pmWhile I was out of town this weekend, I was informed that Sarah Piper Brown captured via cell phone “The Dark Knight” batsuit on a Chicago set.
On the Set: Into the Wee Hours of the Morning, ‘The Dark Knight’ Lights Up
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 15, 2007 - 9:33pmCHICAGO – I told Phil Tadros (my on-the-street Hollywood cameraman) that his first two “The Dark Knight” video segments were good but could be better.
Indies That Might Not Suck: ‘Opie Gets Laid,’ ‘Hollywood Jerome’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 14, 2007 - 5:37pmCHICAGO – Today’s post is dedicated to three small fries. While many of them never break through, the few who do can rock your world as much if not more than the big boys and girls in Hollywood. I like trying to sniff them out.
On the Scene: Video of ‘The Dark Knight’ Filming in Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 14, 2007 - 5:03pm
I just finished interviewing “A Mighty Heart” director Michael Winterbottom to find that my correspondent, Phil Tadros of MetroProper, has quickly delivered on my request.
Interview: Emma Roberts in Campy ‘Nancy Drew’ is Nice But Nobody’s Fool
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 11, 2007 - 7:36pm
CHICAGO – Emma Roberts as “Nancy Drew” is nice but nobody’s fool.
Eli Roth in ‘Hostel: Part II’ Flirts Fiddly Line Between Tasteful Terror, Repugnant Repulsion
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 8, 2007 - 4:33pmCHICAGO – “It’s the difference between hunting a lion and a deer.”
News: ‘Once’ Soundtrack, ‘Ocean’s Thirteen’ Premiere Events, Robert Rodriguez to Direct ‘Barbarella’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 2, 2007 - 6:00pmThe soundtrack album for “Once” has been released by Canvasback, Columbia Records and Sony Music Soundtrax.
New Line Records will release the soundtrack to the upcoming New Line Cinema film “Hairspray” on July 10.
‘Desert Bayou’ Delves Deep Into Hurricane Katrina’s Human Psyche
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 24, 2007 - 5:57pmCHICAGO – When Hurricane Katrina rocked New Orleans in 2005, Chicago filmmaker Alex LeMay became fixated on the soul behind the ruin.
Comprehensive Film Release Schedule Through 2008
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 1, 2007 - 6:37pmUpdated: 5/1/07 11:39 p.m.
I have compiled as many upcoming films from as many studios as possible as I can currently confirm through 2008.
Critic’s Pick: Irish Indie Film ‘Once’ Begins 14-Day U.S. Tour
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 1, 2007 - 5:50pmCHICAGO – While full coverage with interviews will follow a Chicago press day on May 8, 2007, I stand by the Irish indie film “Once” now as a critic’s pick.
Current Content Pipeline, Screening Schedule
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 18, 2007 - 10:56pmUpdated: 5/3/07 10:02 a.m. Here is my current content pipeline and Chicago screening schedule. Those listed under “content pipeline” have already been screened and interviewed or are planned.
Content Pipeline
1) IMAX President Greg Foster
2) “Once” director John Carney
‘TMNT’ Director Kevin Munroe Envisions R-Rated CGI
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 18, 2007 - 4:56pmCHICAGO – “CGI is getting hampered by being defined as a ‘kiddie’ medium,” said “TMNT” writer/director Kevin Munroe in an interview with Adam Fendelman.
