CHICAGO – The funny meter of Netflix went off the scale last week, as the animated series “Chicago Party Aunt” made its debut on September 17th. What began as a Twitter account by comic actor Chris Witaske (who also provides his voice talent) has morphed into the cartoon adventures of Aunt Diane Dumbowski, her nephew Daniel, and an array of familiar Chicago-isms and characters.
CBS Films
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Passes to ‘American Assassin’ With Michael Keaton
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 11, 2017 - 11:14amCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new film “American Assassin” starring Michael Keaton!
Interview, Audio: Comedian Demetri Martin on His Film ‘Dean’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 1, 2017 - 10:36amCHICAGO – The dry, hangdog demeanor of comedian Demetri Martin is familiar to fans who have watched his Comedy Central show, “Important Things,” experienced his notable stand up routines and read his best-selling books. It seemed a natural to leap into film, so Martin has written, directed and portrays the title character in the new release, “Dean.”
Film Review: ‘The Sense of an Ending’ Ponders a Vague Mystery
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 17, 2017 - 10:59amCHICAGO – “The Sense of an Ending” is a highfalutin title, automatically putting most folks into book club mode. It is adapted from a novel, and the narrative has the same page turning-type rhythm. An old man, portrayed by Jim Broadbent, is encountering his past, while his current situation remains untenable.
Film Review: Boston is Strong Again in Reliable ‘Patriots Day’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 13, 2017 - 3:51pmCHICAGO – In the context of history, and the way information is consumed these days, the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013 seems both like yesterday and a long time ago. Director Peter Berg’s “Patriots Day” is the first film account of that horrid week, and features Mark Wahlberg.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Passes to ‘Patriots Day’ With Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 9, 2017 - 3:46pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new film “Patriots Day” starring Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan about the Boston Marathon bombing!
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Passes to ‘Hell or High Water’ With Jeff Bridges, Ben Foster
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 7, 2016 - 5:05pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new crime drama “Hell or High Water” starring Jeff Bridges and Ben Foster!
Film Review: An Unnatural Approach to Romance in ‘What If’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 8, 2014 - 6:05pmCHICAGO – “What If” is a really bad title, but that is the least of the film’s concerns, apparently, as the old can-man-and-women-be-friends canard rears its indecisive but predictable head (snicker). This time it’s interpreted through Harry Potter and Elia Kazan’s granddaughter, if this is to be believed.
Interview: Actor Oscar Isaac Goes Deep ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 18, 2013 - 10:09amCHICAGO – One of more memorable performances of 2013 is from an actor who has been a bit under the radar – Oscar Isaac. After character parts in several familiar films, like “The Nativity Story,” “Sucker Punch” and “The Bourne Legacy,” Isaac steps out as the lead in the new Coen Brothers film, “Inside Llewyn Davis.”
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 40 Pairs of Passes to ‘Last Vegas’ with De Niro, Douglas, Freeman, Kline
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 23, 2013 - 9:51pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 40 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the comedy “Last Vegas” with Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline!
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 40 Pairs of Passes to ‘The To Do List’ with Aubrey Plaza, Andy Samberg
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 18, 2013 - 11:22pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 40 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new comedy/romance “The To Do List” starring Aubrey Plaza with Andy Samberg!
