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Podtalk, Review: Tyrese Gibson on the Journey Back to ‘1992’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 27, 2024 - 6:02pmCHICAGO – Tyrese Gibson is taking this one personally. Originally from the Watts neighborhood in Los Angeles, Gibson is the lead role in the film “1992” (in theaters on August 30th). His character Mercer went through the Watts Uprising in 1965, plus he and his son must navigate the Rodney King Uprising in 1992.
Podtalk: Jon Silver on His World Premiere Film ‘The Premiere’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 26, 2024 - 10:17amCHICAGO – What better film to have a World Premiere in Chicago than local filmmaker Jon Silver’s “The Premiere,” happening at the Davis Theater in Chicago on August 27th (8pm). Art meets life in a wacky and poignant way for a director during the premiere day of his latest film. For tickets and deets, click THE PREMIERE.
In Memoriam: Phil Donahue Portrait by Photographer Joe Arce
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 25, 2024 - 10:43amCHICAGO – Last week, the world woke to the news that Phil Donahue, talk show pioneer in the 1970s and beyond, had passed away at age 88. Photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com took an Exclusive Portrait of the talker in 2010, and the Portrait is republished as a contributions memorial to Phil Donahue.
On-Air Film Review: ‘Between the Temples’ is the Space of Life
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 23, 2024 - 3:30pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 22nd, reviewing the new film “Between the Temples,” featuring Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane. In theaters beginning August 23rd.
On-Air Film Review: Creep Factor Island in ‘Blink Twice’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 23, 2024 - 6:35amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 22nd, reviewing the new film “Blink Twice,” the co-writer/director debut of Zoë Kravitz. In theaters beginning August 23rd.
Podtalk: Frank Carr for 8th YippieFest, August 23-25, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 21, 2024 - 11:18pmCHICAGO – YIPPIE YIPPIE YIPPIE Fest it’s back, the 8th annual YippieFest is for the first time at the historic Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park. For three days – August 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2024 – the fest will present an unending variety of acts, plays, sketch and other stage performance arts. Tickets prices are for one day or all three days, so click YiPPIE FEST 2024.
Audio Film Review: Setting the Truth Free in ‘Sugarcane’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 21, 2024 - 8:06amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Sugarcane,” a different road of a documentary from National Geographic Films, chronicling the discovery of heinous and complicit crimes of Canada and the Catholic Church. In select theaters since August 16th, see local listings.
Audio Series Review: Ooo-La-La Season Four of ‘Emily in Paris’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 20, 2024 - 12:11pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the streaming series “Emily in Paris” the adventures of Emily Cooper and her fanciful/fashionable Paris friends and lovers, now in its fourth season. Episodes 1-5 currently on Netflix.
Podtalk: CAMERONOISE on New Album ‘Songs From the Big Chore’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 19, 2024 - 8:45amCHICAGO – Tim Cameron has been known by many names, but the prolific Canadian musician has a new project, CAMERONOISE, and he has just released his sixth instrumental album under that moniker, “Songs From the Big Chore,” a pastiche and tribute to the 1980s sound. To access the album, click BIG CHORE.
Exclusive Portraits: Mark Hamill at Chicago Fan Expo, Aug 16, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 17, 2024 - 8:52pmCHICAGO – The force was with the Chicago Fan Expo on August 16th … what the heck else can be said? Mark Hamill is making a rare appearance and fan meet/greet all this weekend at the Expo, which runs until Sunday, August 18th. Photographer Joe Arce was at his live panel event and captured two Exclusive Portraits.
On-Air Film Review: Familiar Xenomorph in ‘Alien: Romulus’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 16, 2024 - 2:14pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 15th, reviewing the new film “Alien: Romulus,” the latest in the franchise story-set between the first and second film. In theaters beginning August 16th.
On-Air Film Review: Let There Be for Him in ‘Rob Peace’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 16, 2024 - 1:36pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on August 15th, reviewing the new film “Rob Peace,” adapted and directed by actor Chiwetel Ejiofor. In select theaters beginning August 16h. See local listings.
Entertainment News: Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com at Fan Expo, Aug 17, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 15, 2024 - 10:44amCHICAGO – Anime acolytes unite! The Chicago Fan Expo and Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) is presenting a screening/discussion of the Anime classic “Inu-Oh” that will be moderated by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com, and hosted by APUC Founder/Exec Director Sophia Wong Boccio. Mark down Saturday, August 17th at 10:30am in ROOM 13 for the screening and post-screening interaction. For more information on the Anime happenings at Fan Expo, click FAN EXPO ANIME.
