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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Podtalk: Filmmaker/Actor Ashton Swinford Talks Magic in Her New Short Film, ‘Basic Witches’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 18, 2021 - 9:48amCHICAGO – When we last checked in with actor and filmmaker Ashton Swinford, she had just completed her hilarious web series ”Miss Information”. She is back with a new short film, equally funny, in the white privilege satire “Basic Witches.”
Via Zoom: Filmmaker/Actor Clare Cooney on Her New Short ‘Pick Up’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 16, 2021 - 8:50pmCHICAGO – Although this former Chicago-based actor has moved on to Los Angeles, she continues as a filmmaker with her excellent second short, “Pick Up.” Clare Cooney wrote, directed and is featured in this poignant journey, as two ex-lovers figure out their current status in the midst of the world pandemic.
Film Review: Spike is Back! Counter Point For ‘Free Guy’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 15, 2021 - 1:57pmCHICAGO – Welcome back to film reviewer Spike Walters … “Free Guy” has the sort of premise that seems to tingle with possibility. Ryan Reynolds stars as a background character in a Grand Theft Auto/Fortnite-style video game who gradually discovers the true nature of his existence. There are many different ways to go with this material, but “Free Guy” inexplicably strands Reynolds and us in a half assed romantic comedy about coders instead.
Audio Film Review: The Spark That Lights Fire! Review of ‘Ema’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 15, 2021 - 1:44pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on the new Pablo Larrain film “Ema,” a Chilean Film distributed in the U.S. by Music Box Films of Chicago. In select theaters, including the Music Box Theatre. beginning August 13th, 2021.
Film Review: 'Free Guy' Doesn’t Play Around When It Comes to Delivering a Good Time
Submitted by JonHC on August 13, 2021 - 6:48pmCHICAGO – Playing video games is one of the single most infuriating experiences that I continue to put myself through. One of my few masochistic traits emerge whenever I boot up my PC or PS4 …
Audio Film Review: Do You Here What I Hear? Review of ‘CODA’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 12, 2021 - 11:50pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on the new release “CODA” – the Grand Jury Prize winner as Best Film at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival – now in theaters and streaming on Apple TV+ beginning August 13th, 2021.
On-Air Film Review: What it Means to Me! Review of ‘Respect’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 12, 2021 - 11:24pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 12th, 2021, reviewing the new film “Respect” – featuring Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin – In theaters on August 13th, 2021.
On-Air Film Review: Creating Empathy! Review of ‘Pray Away’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 9, 2021 - 1:37pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 5th, 2021, reviewing the new Kristine Stolakis documentary “Pray Away,” now streaming on Netflix..
Via Zoom: That’s a Wrap! Director Nick Celozzi on ‘The Class’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 7, 2021 - 2:53pm- A Night with Anthony Michael Hall
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CHICAGO – One of the more high profile local film productions this summer was “The Class.” The film essentially reunites Anthony Michael Hall of “The Breakfast Club” with John Hughes-land, and brings him back to high school … this time as the assistant principal. “The Class” was written and directed by Nick Celozzi.
Exclusive Joe Arce Flashback Photo: David Dastmalchian, Polka-Dot Man in ‘The Suicide Squad’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 7, 2021 - 10:49am- Abra-Kadabra
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CHICAGO – The rise of David Dastmalchian is going into the stratosphere in 2021.
On-Air Film Review: Frankie and ??? Review of ‘Annette’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 6, 2021 - 10:07amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 5th, 2021, reviewing the new film “Annette.” In theaters on August 6th, 2021, and streaming on Amazon Prime Video beginning August 20th.
Exclusive Joe Arce Photo: Happy Birthday to M. Night Shyamalan, Another Year ‘Old’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 6, 2021 - 8:59amCHICAGO – Happy Birthday on August 6th, 2021, to the King of the Creepy Thriller, M. Night Shyamalan. The bold-faced-name director just released his 14th feature film, ”Old”, and has had a career of thrilling and perplexing audiences with his odd and mysterious films.
On-Air Film Review: Save Us! Review of ‘The Suicide Squad’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 5, 2021 - 12:38pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 5th, 2021, reviewing the new film “The Suicide Squad.” In theaters and streaming on HBO Max on August 6th.
