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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Benicio Del Toro Shines in Steven Soderbergh’s Mesmerizing ‘Che’
Submitted by BrianTT on January 16, 2009 - 9:30amCHICAGO – Steven Soderbergh’s “Che” not only features one of the best recent performances by the excellent Benicio Del Toro but this challenging biopic, unlike any that has been made in years, is one of the best films of 2008.
Edward Zwick’s ‘Defiance’ Drains Strength From Powerful True Story
Submitted by BrianTT on January 16, 2009 - 9:26amCHICAGO – Ed Zwick’s “Defiance” is a dramatically inert film that misses the mark by allowing its director to play up his notable weaknesses as a filmmaker. Neither satisfying as the action-driven entertainment that Zwick likes to make nor as an emotional historical epic, “Defiance” is flat and dull, only mildly redeemed by two strong lead performances and the inherent power of its subject matter.
The Best of What’s Out There: The TV You Should Be Watching in Early 2009
Submitted by BrianTT on January 15, 2009 - 11:08amCHICAGO – We were considering looking back at the best programming of 2008 when something dawned on us - a lot of it isn’t on the air right now and not yet available on DVD. We at HollywoodChicago.com believe in being productive and helpful, so why tell you something is great when you can’t even see the show?
Fan HollywoodChicago.com on Facebook, Friend Us on MySpace
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 15, 2009 - 2:30amCHICAGO – As HollywoodChicago.com continues to grow, so does our arts and entertainment community. We’re now fully live on Facebook and MySpace and embracing the social networking communities you’re likely already using, too.
DVD Review: Catch Current Season of ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Before Mid-Season Premiere
Submitted by BrianTT on January 14, 2009 - 5:31pm DVD Rating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – “Battlestar Galactica” returns to the Sci-Fi Channel on January 16th, 2009, at 9pm CST for the final arc of episodes of the beloved series. There’s still time to catch up with season 4.0 before the mid-season premiere of 4.5 in an excellent TV set from Universal.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 10 Vivendi DVDs of ‘President Barack Obama: The Man and His Journey’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 14, 2009 - 2:19amCHICAGO – While the U.S. and the world prepares for the inauguration of Chicago’s Barack Obama on Jan. 20, 2009 (and your opportunity to view it live at a Chicago movie theater can be snagged here), we have a special HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with 10 DVDs up for grabs depicting his road to the White House.
Exclusive Portrait: Kevin James of ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ For Chicago Blackhawks Charity
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 14, 2009 - 12:55amCHICAGO – “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” star Kevin James made an appearance in Chicago on Jan. 13, 2008 at the first-ever “Deputy Mall Cop Tryouts” for a Chicago Blackhawks children’s charity. The HollywoodChicago.com lens captured his exclusive portraits.
‘Lost’ Starts Fifth Season With Fantastic Pair of Episodes
Submitted by BrianTT on January 13, 2009 - 10:56pm Television Rating: 5.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – ABC’s “Lost” returns next Wednesday, January 21st, with a pair of episodes that more than live up to the expectations and the high bar set by season four, one of the best of 2008.
DVD, Blu-Ray Round Up, Jan. 13, 2009: ‘My Best Friend’s Girl,’ ‘My Bloody Valentine,’ ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’
Submitted by BrianTT on January 13, 2009 - 7:10pmCHICAGO – Audrey Hepburn and Dane Cook. You won’t find that kind of variety too many places outside of HollywoodChicago’s DVD & Blu-Ray Round-Up. From serial killers to musicals to a British import, this week’s round-up features an exciting variety of titles.
Rumors of Vanessa Hudgens Audition For ‘New Moon’ Denied
Submitted by BrianTT on January 13, 2009 - 6:56pmCHICAGO – Not so fast, “New Moon” fans. It turns out that the widely circulated rumors that Vanessa Hudgens had auditioned for the role of Leah Clearwater in “New Moon,” the highly anticipated sequel to “Twilight,” were completely false.
Toni Collette Shines on Intriguing ‘United States of Tara’
Submitted by BrianTT on January 13, 2009 - 4:39pm Television Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Writer Diablo Cody, the Oscar-winning scribe of “Juno,” Executive Producer Steven Spielberg, and the Oscar-nominated actress Toni Collette have joined forces for the impressive and intriguing “United States of Tara,” airing this Sunday, January 18th on Showtime.
Blu-Ray Review: Vin Diesel’s ‘Babylon A.D.’ Passable Only in High-Definition
Submitted by BrianTT on January 13, 2009 - 2:21pmCHICAGO – When did Vin Diesel go from “the next Bruce Willis” to the “the current Steven Seagal”? Diesel’s half-asleep, apathetic performance in the sci-fi action flick “Babylon A.D.” is only one of the problems with a film that was ignored in theaters but has been given a respectable treatment on Blu-Ray.
Watch the Barack Obama Inauguration Live at a Chicagoland Movie Theater on Jan. 20, 2009
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 13, 2009 - 1:23pmCHICAGO – We have just learned that you can watch a live viewing of the Barack Obama inauguration at a Chicagoland movie theater on Jan. 20, 2009. It’s free, but it’s during work hours. These passes are being given away from MSNBC on a first-come, first-serve basis.
