CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
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Interview: Todd Solondz Examines How to Survive ‘Life During Wartime’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 5, 2010 - 6:48pmCHICAGO – With his unique and sometimes divisive career, writer/director Todd Solondz is something of a controversial figure in the world of independent cinema. Some people love him, others hate him, and very few fall in the middle. His new film, “Life During Wartime,” is unlikely to change his polarizing reputation.
Video Game Review: Unusual Rhythm of ‘Castlevania: Harmony of Despair’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 4, 2010 - 8:50pm Video Game Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – “Castlevania: Harmony of Despair” (or “Castlevania HD” for those who like to be overly clever) is not unlike a remixed version of your favorite CD. The creators have taken already-existing elements including graphics, levels, and characters and increased the beats per minute to ridiculous levels in an attempt to turn something you loved before into something you’ll love again.
Exclusive Portrait: Terry O’Quinn of ‘Lost’ at Chicago Benefit
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 4, 2010 - 3:31pmCHICAGO – Terry O’Quinn, the strange and mysterious John Locke on the recently concluded TV series, “Lost,” was found in this exclusive portrait by HollywoodChicago.com’s ace photographer Joe Arce. O’Quinn was appearing at the Park West in Chicago for his brother Thomas’s new film “Using.”
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: VIP Prize Pack For ‘Project Runway’ on Lifetime With Heidi Klum
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 4, 2010 - 12:12pmCHICAGO – In this edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have one VIP prize pack up for grabs to Lifetime’s “Project Runway” with supermodel and fashion maven Heidi Klum!
Blu-Ray Review: ‘The Secret of the Grain’ Frames Life in Close-Up
Submitted by mattmovieman on August 4, 2010 - 10:25amCHICAGO – Not to be confused with “The Secret in Their Eyes,” “The Secret of Kells,” or “The Secret,” this French family drama is saddled with a most unfortunate title for its American release. Though the picture’s original title, “The Grain and the Mullet,” may not sound like an upgrade, it offered an intriguing metaphor for the film’s unlikely union of two unforgettable characters.
Interview: Aaron Schneider Directs Robert Duvall, Bill Murray in ‘Get Low’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 4, 2010 - 1:44amCHICAGO – The legend of a 1930s country hermit – part folk tale, part exaggeration and some truth – comes to life through director Aaron Schneider and the great Robert Duvall in the new film “Get Low.” Also featuring Bill Murray and Sissy Spacek, this character driven drama is a pastiche of secrets, regrets and redemption.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 40 Movie Passes to ‘Middle Men’ With Luke Wilson, 10 Soundtracks
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 3, 2010 - 4:07pmCHICAGO – In this edition of the HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 40 admit-two passes and 10 soundtracks up for grabs to the new film “Middle Men”!
TV Review: Tricia Helfer Brings Color to TNT Cop Drama ‘Dark Blue’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 3, 2010 - 9:56amCHICAGO – TNT’s hit-and-miss cop drama “Dark Blue” returns tomorrow night, August 4th, 2010 with a great pair of episodes featuring the addition of the always-excellent Tricia Helfer of “Battlestar Galactica,” but the improvements aren’t merely in the supporting cast, as the first two hours of season two hint at the opposite of a sophomore slump.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Prize Pack For USA Network’s ‘Covert Affairs’ With Piper Perabo
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 2, 2010 - 7:02pmCHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have one prize pack up for grabs for USA Network’s “Covert Affairs” with Piper Perabo from the producer of “The Bourne Identity,” “The Bourne Supremacy” and “The Bourne Ultimatum”!
DVD Review: ‘After.Life’ Notable Only For Being So Awful
Submitted by BrianTT on August 2, 2010 - 3:33pmCHICAGO – Loyal readers will know that I am often forgiving of bad horror films merely due to my love for the genre but there’s nothing that can save “After.Life” from the company of the worst movies of 2010. The copious nudity from Christina Ricci and the admittedly interesting premise may draw those who haven’t seen it to this monumentally stupid film but prepare to lose a few brain cells in the process.
Blu-Ray Review: Spectacular Release For Matthew Vaughn’s ‘Kick-Ass’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 2, 2010 - 10:40amCHICAGO – Matthew Vaughn’s “Kick-Ass” didn’t take off in theaters like it deserved to do but a simply spectacular Blu-ray release from Lionsgate is sure to please both fans of this excellent slice of post-modern entertainment and help it find the wider audience that I’m sure it will on the home market.
Blu-Ray Review: Third Season of ‘Battlestar: Galactica’ Now in HD
Submitted by BrianTT on August 2, 2010 - 10:08amCHICAGO – How many “Battlestar Galactica” fans don’t already have the excellent third season in some form? The release pattern of “BSG” on Blu-ray continues to surprise this critic as it feels like the niche market who doesn’t own the complete HD series or hasn’t already bought the standard DVD is very small, meaning that the question for most is going to be whether or not to upgrade.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 25 Admit-Two Chicago Passes to ‘Caught in the Crossfire’ With 50 Cent
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 1, 2010 - 4:31pmCHICAGO – In our latest crime edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 25 admit-two passes up for grabs to the advance Chicago screening of the new film “Caught in the Crossfire” starring 50 Cent!
