CHICAGO – What is one of the greatest survival instincts of the pandemic? Creativity. The Zoom web series “What Did Clyde Hide?” is the result of a creative effort from Executive Producer/Show Runner Ruth Kaufman, Producer Sandy Gulliver and Director Sean Patrick Leonard. Kaufman and Leonard talk about the series, naturally, via Zoom.!—break—>
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Film Review: Mint Condition! On-Air Review of ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 25, 2020 - 3:48pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on December 24th, 2020, reviewing the new film “Wonder Woman 1984,” in select theaters and streaming on HBO MAX on December 25th, 2020.
Film Review: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Can’t Smooth Its Bizarre Fabric
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 8, 2018 - 5:10pmCHICAGO – Although I am an admirer of Oprah Winfrey, it’s unfortunate that the best way to describe “A Wrinkle in Time” – with her role as goddess problem solver – is Worst. Episode. of. Oprah. Ever. The film, based on a novel from 1962, caves into effects over cohesiveness or story.
Blu-ray Review: ‘Wonder Woman’ Continues to Be an Inspiration
Submitted by JonHC on September 19, 2017 - 10:46amCHICAGO – There are few films in 2017 that are as historically important as they are cinematically well-crafted. Of those, there is only one I saw three times in theaters. That honor comes in the form of the revolutionary “Wonder Woman,” which not only shows huge promise for the future of DC Comics films but for comic book-based films as a whole.
Film Review: ‘Wonder Woman’ Creates Power with Social Justice
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 29, 2017 - 10:49pmCHICAGO – There is a truth in the latest superhero epic, “Wonder Woman,” that is undeniable. The suppression of the power of woman in society, and denying the acceptance of all people – who just desire love – is the evil that can destroy the world. Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman saves the day.
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 - 4:05pmCHICAGO – 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: ‘Star Trek Beyond’ is a Blast of Starship Adventure
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 21, 2016 - 9:07pmCHICAGO – In the equation of the Star Trek universe, what works best is the emotional connection to the iconic crew. Co-screenwriter Simon Pegg – also portraying Scotty – knew this, and saved the rebooted series from its bloated second film. A magnificent adventure awaits with ‘Star Trek Beyond.’
Film Review: Four Fairy Tales Charmingly Unite in Hollywood, Broadway Merger of ‘Into the Woods’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 24, 2014 - 4:55pmCHICAGO – Neither Hollywood nor purely Broadway, Disney’s big-screen adaptation of the Stephen Sondheim musical “Into the Woods” finds a charming home on Hollyway.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Passes to ‘Horrible Bosses 2’ With Jason Bateman
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 16, 2014 - 3:46pm- Adam Fendelman
- Brendan Hunt
- Brianne Howey
- Charlie Day
- Chris Pine
- Christoph Waltz
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- HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film
- Horrible Bosses
- Horrible Bosses 2
- Jason Bateman
- Jason Sudeikis
- Jennifer Aniston
- Keeley Hazell
- Kelly Stables
- Kevin Spacey
- Sean Anders
- Suzy Nakamura
- Warner Bros.
CHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the highly anticipated comedy sequel “Horrible Bosses 2” starring Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis!
Blu-ray Review: ‘Star Trek: The Compendium’ Provides Victory Lap for Revitalized Franchise
Submitted by NickHC on September 18, 2014 - 8:33am- Alex Kurtzman
- Alice Eve
- Anton Yelchin
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Blu-ray Review
- Bruce Greenwood
- Chris Pine
- Damon Lindelof
- Eric Bana
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- JJ Abrams
- John Cho
- Nick Allen
- Roberto Orci
- Star Trek
- Star Trek Into Darkness
- Star Trek: The Compendium
- Star Wars
- Zachary Quinto
- Zoe Saldana
- Theater, TV, DVD & Blu-Ray
CHICAGO – With J.J. Abrams not involved with the creation of a third “Star Trek” movie, a compendium of his work within the franchise only seems fitting. Loaded with special features but only a few new ones, this disc set is a strong choice for those who don’t already have both entertaining blockbusters in their collection.
Film Review: Character Reboot ‘Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit’ Pales as Compared to Masterful Predecessors
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 18, 2014 - 7:18pmCHICAGO – It’s been 12 years since we’ve seen Tom Clancy’s masterful, Jason Bourne-esque character Jack Ryan in 2002’s “The Sum of All Fears” (led by Ben Affleck), which itself was a character reboot.
