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.
Crispin Glover
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy’
Submitted by BrianTT on October 29, 2010 - 2:54pmCHICAGO – It’s rare to see a series of films and its fans treated as incredibly as Universal has with the 25th Anniversary edition of the “Back to the Future” trilogy. This is one of the most remarkable and impressive Blu-ray releases to date: A box set that not only features pristinely-restored versions of the three films but includes hours of spectacular special features. It’s a must-own and arguably the best release in a very good season for Blu-ray collectors.
Blu-Ray Review: Comedy Water is Fine in ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’
Submitted by BrianTT on July 5, 2010 - 1:17pmCHICAGO – The most spoiler-named film since “Snakes on a Plane” delivers exactly what it promises with its goofy title. When you go into something like “Avatar” or “The White Ribbon,” you may not know what to expect, but there’s no surprise when a film calls itself “Hot Tub Time Machine.” It’s not a perfect comedy but it’s a heck of a lot closer than most of its recent genre peers and should satisfy those wanting to take an HD dip.
John Cusack, Rob Corddry Ride ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 27, 2010 - 12:12pmCHICAGO – What man approaching or in middle age wouldn’t love to go back to when they were in their physical, sexual, and alcohol-imbibing prime and not just feel young again but perhaps even correct a few mistakes that led to a disappointing life?
Go Ask ‘Alice in Wonderland’ With Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 5, 2010 - 8:30amCHICAGO – It’s like living in a dream. Director Tim Burton’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” uses 3-D magic for a timeless classic and creates gratitude for this current era of technology and creativity.
New Trailer, Stills Released For ‘Alice in Wonderland’ With Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 17, 2009 - 12:20amCHICAGO – This eight-image slideshow contains new imagery from the highly anticipated Tim Burton film “Alice in Wonderland,” which stars Johnny Depp (as The Mad Hatter), Mia Wasikowska (Alice Kingsley), Helena Bonham Carter (The Red Queen) and Anne Hathaway (The White Queen).
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Passes to ‘9’ Screening in Chicago From Tim Burton
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 3, 2009 - 10:44pmCHICAGO – In our latest animated edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 admit-two passes up for grabs to the Chicago screening of the new animated film “9” from producers Tim Burton of “Beetlejuice” and Timur Bekmambetov of “Wanted”.