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.
Bill Maher
Film Review: Ain’t That America in New Documentary ‘Weiner’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 1, 2016 - 10:32amCHICAGO – It’s almost impossible to invent any punishment that former Congressman Anthony Weiner hasn’t inflicted upon himself. According to modern media, his indiscretions are the ultimate sin, but the media hacks are also the rock throwers in the glass houses. It’s all in the new doc, “Weiner.”
Interview: Jeff Garlin, Co-Directors Are ‘Finding Vivian Maier’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 3, 2014 - 2:29pmCHICAGO – The story of a Chicago-based woman – who died in 2009 at age 83 – has become the subject of a remarkable new documentary. “Finding Vivian Maier” is a film about revelation, and was created by co-directors John Maloof and Charlie Siskel, with the support of Executive Producer and comedian Jeff Garlin.
Slideshow: Bill Maher, Bob Newhart Perform at the 2013 ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 8, 2013 - 10:27pm
Bill Maher headlines ‘Just for Laugh Chicago’ at The Chicago Theatre.CHICAGO – Two icons of comedy, one contemporary and one classic, took the stage during last month’s “Just for Laughs Chicago” festival – sponsored by the TBS Network – and brought down their respective houses. Political commentator Bill Maher and comic legend Bob Newhart both performed downtown at The Chicago Theatre.
Interview: Reporter Jeremy Scahill on the Front Lines of ‘Dirty Wars’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 18, 2013 - 1:53pmCHICAGO – The creator behind the provocative new documentary “Dirty Wars” is veteran investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill, and he is unafraid to reveal the dirt on the perpetual conflict under the heading of the war on terror. Scahill is not a stranger to controversy, and his insertion into the film’s narrative is part of the story itself.
Preview: TBS ‘Just for Laughs Chicago’ Kicks Off on June 11, 2013
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 11, 2013 - 6:07pmCHICAGO – The great city of Chicago can’t stop the funny this week. The TBS “Just for Laughs Chicago” comedy festival returns for another hilarious six days. Highlights include performances by Russell Brand, John Hodgman, Seth Meyers, Bill Maher and the legendary Chicagoan Bob Newhart.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 25 Chicago Passes to ‘The Cartel’ on U.S. Public School System
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 20, 2010 - 10:48pmCHICAGO – In our latest documentary edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 25 admit-two run-of-engagement movie passes up for grabs to the new film “The Cartel” from filmmaker Bob Bowdon!
DVD Round Up, Feb. 22, 2009: ‘Alien Raiders,’ ‘Dead Like Me,’ ‘Religulous’
Submitted by BrianTT on February 22, 2009 - 6:44pmCHICAGO – Oscar madness has left the Round Up a little weary of high profile, award-bait movies. We need a break from the Oscars and what better way to do that than with a few titles that might have slipped through the cracks while everyone was singing “Jai Ho”.
