CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.
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Interview: Author Lorraine Evanoff on Her New Novel ‘Devil’s Ledger’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 28, 2021 - 5:08pmCHICAGO – The Devil is in the Details. The old adage, which primarily describes accounting, is the basis for author Lorraine Evanoff’s third novel in her Louise Moscow Spy Thriller series, “Devil’s Ledger.” This time, her intrepid financial sleuth Louise Moscow investigates the failure of the world’s oldest bank … a mystery that may also contain the key to a hidden treasure.
On-Air Film Review: Simon Rex in Pocket! ‘Red Rocket’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 26, 2021 - 2:19pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on December 16th, 2021, reviewing the latest film of writer/director Sean Baker, “Red Rocket” currently in select theaters, see local listings.
On-Air Film Review: Swashbuckling Rafe! ‘The King’s Man’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 26, 2021 - 1:00pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on December 23rd, 2021, reviewing the third film in the KINGSMEN series, an origin prequel entitled “The King’s Men,” currently in theaters.
On-Air Film Review: See-o Neo! ‘The Matrix Resurrections’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 22, 2021 - 11:11pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on December 22nd, 2021, reviewing the latest remake of “The Matrix Resurrections,” opening in theaters on Wednesday, December 22nd.
Via Zoom: Isabelle Fuhrman & Lauren Hadaway of ‘The Novice’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 22, 2021 - 5:41pmCHICAGO – One of the great indie films of 2021 is “The Novice,” written and directed by Lauren Hadaway, and featuring Isabelle Fuhrman. This intimate and fascinating look at female student athletes in crew (rowing) has many underlying themes and relationships. It opens at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago on December 26th. See below for details.
Podtalk: Dennis Scott, Organist at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 20, 2021 - 12:54pmCHICAGO – The lines go around the block next to Chicago’s northside Music Box Theatre this time of year, as their annual holiday double feature is presented – “White Christmas” (1954) and “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946). And leading the pre-show sing-along … along with Santa … is the resident organist Dennis Scott.
On-Air Film Review: Carney Brad! Review of ‘Nightmare Alley’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 17, 2021 - 3:43pm- 1930s
- Bradley Cooper
- Carnival
- Cate Blanchett
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- David Strathairn
- Film Noir
- Guillermo del Toro
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on December 16th, 2021, reviewing the film noir remake of “Nightmare Alley,’ directed by Guillermo del Toro, in theaters on December 17th, 2021.
Via Zoom: Happy Holidays! Actor Sarah Brooks, Title Character in ‘Christmas with Felicity’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 17, 2021 - 2:03pmCHICAGO – To stand out in the crowded “Christmas Romance” TV movie genre, it starts with a strong script (by Rebecca Weaver) and the right lead actor. “Christmas with Felicity,” now available on the AMC+ app, features Sarah Brooks (“Chicago Med”) as the title character, a burnt-out city dweller looking to find solace back in her small Wisconsin home town.
On-Air Film Review: Listen Bub! Review of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 17, 2021 - 11:19amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on December 16th, 2021, reviewing the much anticipated Marvel Studios film, of “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” in theaters on December 17th, 2021.
Film News: Chicago Film Critics Association Best Film of 2021 is ‘The Power of the Dog’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 16, 2021 - 4:40pm- Actor
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CHICAGO – The sweeping and majestically searing “The Power of the Dog,” directed by Jane Campion, was named Best Picture in 2021 by the Chicago Film Critics Association (CFCA) on Wednesday, December 15th. The film also received recognition as Best Director, Actor (Benedict Cumberbatch), Supporting Actor (Kodi Smit-McPhee), Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography and Original Score.
Film Review: ‘Being the Ricardos’ Questions Who Loves Lucy
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 13, 2021 - 12:28pm- Aaron Sorkin
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- Being the Ricardos
- Desi Arnaz
- Ethel
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- I Love Lucy
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- Nicole Kidman
- Nina Arlanda
- Ricardo
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- Ronny Cox
- Spike Walters
- Tony Hale
- Vivian Vance
- William Frawley
CHICAGO – “Being the Ricardos” tries to tell the story of a comedy icon with a star who wouldn’t know physical comedy if it slapped her in the face. Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball isn’t the only problem weighing down this biopic, but anytime this lead-footed and ponderous production threatens to build up a little momentum, Kidman stops it in its tracks.
On-Air Film Review: A Place for Us! Review of ‘West Side Story’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 11, 2021 - 1:05am- 20th Century Studios
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- Dan Baker
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on December 9th, 2021, reviewing the much anticipated remake of “West Side Story,” directed by Steven Spielberg, in theaters on December 10th, 2021.
Entertainment News: C2E2 2021 Convention in Chicago from Dec. 10-12
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 10, 2021 - 9:06amCHICAGO – The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) opens today (December 10th-12th, 2021). For three days, the best in the comic book, entertainment, TV and movie world will gather at the McCormick Place convention center on the near south side of Chicago, with epic cosplay on display.
