CHICAGO – 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.
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Via Zoom: Steve James’ ‘A Compassionate Spy’ Opens the 58th Chicago International Film Fest
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 11, 2022 - 8:13amCHICAGO – The 58th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) is here, and opens Wednesday, October 12th, 2022, at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre with “A Compassionate Spy,” from master documentary maker Steve James (“Hoop Dreams”).
On-Air Film Review: The Value of Redemption in ‘To Leslie’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 10, 2022 - 1:24pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 6th, 2022, reviewing “To Leslie,” a story of redemption featuring Andrea Riseborough, currently in select theaters and through Video On Demand.
On-Air Film Review: Going Dutch in David O. Russell’s ‘Amsterdam’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 10, 2022 - 1:03pm- 20th Century Studios
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on October 7th, reviewing the new all-star cast David O. Russell mystery comedy “Amsterdam,” Currently in theaters.
Film News: Halloween Movie Nights … Asian Pop-Up Cinema, Logan and Music Box Theatres
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 9, 2022 - 8:32pmCHICAGO – Time to get your scare on, and Chicago has the cinema treats that will have you screaming! For the month of October 2022 … Halloween month, natch … one Film Festival (APUC, Asian Pop-Up Cinema) and two city theaters (Logan Theatre and Music Box Theatre) has special spooky programming that is guaranteed to have you jumping in your seat. Links and details be-loooooooow!
On-Air Film Review: Rebooting Halloween with New ‘Hellraiser’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 7, 2022 - 2:29pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 6th, 2022, reviewing “Hellraiser,” a reboot of the Clive Barker 1990s cult classic, streaming on HULU beginning October 7th..
Via Zoom: Director Mary Wall’s ‘The Fan Connection’ at Wilmette Theatre, Oct. 7-8, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 7, 2022 - 7:47amCHICAGO – A fascinating documentary on the essence of ardent hockey fanatics is in “The Fan Connection’ by Mary Wall, her debut film. Wall is originally from the Buffalo, New York, area and observed the hope that the Buffalo Sabres NHL hockey team gave the sports crazy city, which resulted in her chronicle in “The Fan Connection.” The film will screen at the Wilmette (Illinois) Theatre on October 7th and 8th, with an appearance by Mary Wall. Click LET’S GO BUFFALO for details and a ticket link.
Podtalk: Producer Ceci Cleary on Release of ‘To Leslie’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 5, 2022 - 10:59amCHICAGO – The rising star of actor Andrea Riseborough is showcased in another notable film “To Leslie,” releasing in select theaters – including Chicago’s Music Box Theatre – and through Video-On-Demand on October 7th, 2022. Producer Ceci Cleary talked to HollywoodChicago.com about the film.
Film News: Reeling40, Chicago’s International LBGTQ+ Film Fest, Now Online Thru Oct. 6, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 3, 2022 - 7:04pmCHICAGO – The 40th edition of the REELING International LBGTQ+ Film Festival ended its in-person run on September 30th. Until the end of the festival on October 6th, 2022, a number of films will be available for online viewing. For information, click REELING40 ONLINE. NOTE: Some films have territory restrictions for viewing, check before downloading.
Audio Film Review: Ti West’s ‘Pearl’ Takes a Stab at a New Life
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 2, 2022 - 9:02pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Pearl,” a horror film by filmmaker Ti West that is a prequel to last year’s “X”. “Pearl” is set at the same farm as “X,” and tells the story of the old woman from that film. “Pearl” is currently in theaters.
On-Air Film Review: Divine Ms. Midler Witchery in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 1, 2022 - 9:30amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on September 29th, 2022, reviewing “Hocus Pocus 2,” a Disney sequel to the bewitching 1993 original, streaming on Disney+ beginning September 30th.
On-Air Film Review: All You Need of Love is Love in ‘Bros’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 1, 2022 - 9:00amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on September 29th, 2022, reviewing “Bros,” a mainstream studio LBGTQ+ romantic comedy, with all cast members who are queer portrayed by LBGTQ+ actors. In theaters now.
Film News: Opening Night of 'Alex/October' at La Grange Theatre on Sept. 30, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 30, 2022 - 11:01amCHICAGO – Big Opening Night tonight (September 30th, 2022) for the shot-in-Chicagoland indie film “Alex/October,” written and directed by Josh Hope. The La Grange Theatre (La Grange, Ill.) will screen the film with a Q&A to follow, moderated by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com. Click A/O for ticket info.
Film Review: Unsettling & Unpleasant ‘Smile’ is Also Deadly … Boring
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 30, 2022 - 10:07amCHICAGO – Smile is unsettling and deeply unpleasant … its whole reason for being is to be unsettling and deeply unpleasant. And in that regard, it worked. I was uncomfortable sitting in a theater as these images flashed across the screen. But you know what else I was? Bored. The first kill happens around the 15 minute mark, and I know that because I was already checking my watch at that point.
