CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
Slideshow: 12-Image Gallery of HollywoodChicago.com’s VIP ‘Inception’ Premiere
CHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com sponsored the VIP Chicago premiere of the new, highly anticipated Christopher Nolan (“The Dark Knight”) film “Inception” on July 12, 2010 at the Gold Class Cinema in Barrington, Ill. The film features Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Marion Cotillard and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
HollywoodChicago.com publisher Adam Fendelman was on hand to greet the 40 lucky winners of the red-carpet treatment that the Gold Class Cinema is famous for including a pre-film cocktail and appetizer reception, the screening room with recliner-style lounge chairs and a full dinner served during the screening of one of the most highly anticipated films of the summer.
HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald was also there to introduce the film along with volunteer staff members Patrick Bowles, Rachel Canis and Lauren Wolf. Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All images photographed by Patrick McDonald for HollywoodChicago.com.
- HCInception1: The HollywoodChicago.com banner is hung to begin the “Inception” premiere.
- HCInception2: The full-service bar at the Gold Class Cinema in Barrington, Ill.
- HCInception3: The Gold Class Cinema kitchen rivals any major restaurant.
- HCInception4: Chef Ryan and Gold Class Cinema vice president Mark Mulcahy preview the event menu.
- HCInception5: These luxury recliners are the seats at the Gold Class Cinema.
- HCInception6: “Inception” filmgoers relax with drinks in the Gold Class lounge.
- HCInception7: Classic film images including Woody Allen adorn the hallways.
- HCInception8: Two lucky HollywoodChicago.com event winners check in.
- HCInception9: The HollywoodChicago.com staff: Patrick McDonald, Patrick Bowles, Rachel Canis, Adam Fendelman and Lauren Wolf.
- HCInception10: HollywoodChicago.com event winners just before the premiere of “Inception”.
- HCInception11: HollywoodChicago.com volunteer staff members Rachel Canis and Patrick Bowles.
- HCInception12: HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald wears his “The Dark Knight” chucks in honor of Inception.
By PATRICK McDONALD |