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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Interview: Denzel Washington’s Difference of Opinion With Harvey Weinstein on ‘The Great Debaters’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 24, 2007 - 2:00pm
I interviewed actor and director Denzel Washington on Dec. 6 on the topic of “The Great Debaters,” which is the second film he has directed. “The Great Debaters” opens on Christmas.
Theater: ‘Marrying Terry’ a Comedic Chicago Musical Without Music
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 24, 2007 - 1:32pmCHICAGO – It’s a musical without the music.
Coupling the common theatrical themes of love and humor with the uncommon counterparts of radiology and rare books, “Marrying Terry” is not only performing now in Chicago but was also derived entirely from the city and its familiarities.
Red-Band Trailer Surfaces For New Will Ferrell Comedy ‘Semi-Pro’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 24, 2007 - 2:18am A red-band trailer has surfaced for the comedy “Semi-Pro,” which stars Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson.
‘There Will Be Blood’ to Sneak Into 14 Cities on Dec. 29 at Midnight
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 23, 2007 - 11:53am Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood” is hand’s down one of the best films of 2007. The film stars an Oscar-worthy performance by a “Gangs of New York”-reminiscent Daniel Day-Lewis.
Interview: Mary Lynn Rajskub – Star of Hit TV Show ‘24’ – Discovers She’s Hilarious
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 22, 2007 - 12:58pmCHICAGO – On the other end of the phone, Mary Lynn Rajskub (best known to most Americans as Chloe O’Brian on the hit television show “24”) tells me her Thanksgiving plans.
Even though her voice is sweet and humble as we discuss the logistics and square footage needed to properly deep fry a turkey, something in my mind can’t separate her from the government agent she plays.
New Trailer For ‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army’ Surfaces Online
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 20, 2007 - 3:46pm On Wednesday, we reported that the new trailer for “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” would pop up online on Thursday. It indeed has. I’ve embedded the trailer below.
New ‘Sweeney Todd’ Stills; Movie Posters: Dr. Seuss Film, ‘The Forbidden Kingdom,’ ‘Hottie,’ ‘Zohan’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 20, 2007 - 2:24pm Paramount Pictures on Wednesday evening released new production photos for “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” which opens on Friday.
2007 Holiday Film Review Guide: One Modern, Four Vintage Films You Shouldn’t Miss
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 20, 2007 - 7:19am New HollywoodChicago.com critic Patrick McDonald has just published his 2007 holiday film review guide derived from actual Chicago conversation.
New Production Photos Surface For ‘Hellboy II: The Golden Army’; Trailer Coming on Thursday
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 19, 2007 - 1:47pm Three new production stills surfaced on Tuesday from IGN for “Hellboy II: The Golden Army”. In the first photo below on the left, we see the reveal of agent Johann Krauss. All images can be clicked for larger versions.
Spoilers: New Plot Details Surface For ‘Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 19, 2007 - 11:26am Devin Faraci at CHUD on Wednesday gives us a further glimpse into “Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins” by revealing new plot details. Warning: This is spoiler information.
‘Sweeny Todd’ Won’t Show in 49 Theaters in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, North Dakota, Iowa
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 18, 2007 - 7:02pm If you live in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, North Dakota or Iowa, you won’t be able to pay to see Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman and Sacha Baron Cohen in “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at your local Marcus Theatres cinema.
Heath Ledger Hung By Noose on Film For ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 18, 2007 - 5:19pm Semi-alarming photos surfaced on Monday from London of Heath Ledger not as the Joker in “The Dark Knight” but as a character being hung by a noose in the upcoming fantasy film “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus”. These photos are from JustJared.com.
First Television Commercial For ‘Cloverfield’ Now Airing
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 18, 2007 - 5:13pm The first television commercial for “Cloverfield” is now airing. Though this is a low-quality bootleg, you get the picture. Credit for this find goes to /Film. “Cloverfield” is scheduled to open on Jan.
