CHICAGO – In the last several years, how many times have you wanted to shout the “Mad as Hell” movie quote? Well, Invictus Theatre Co. has produced a stage adaptation of “Network” – with that quote shout worthy – at the Windy City Playhouse in Chicago through September 29th. For tickets/details, click HOWARD BEALE.
Dave Made a Maze
Film Feature: The 10 Best Films of 2017, By Patrick McDonald
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 6, 2018 - 10:21amCHICAGO – It’s time to choose the TEN SCARIEST Donald Trump Tweets, excuse me, The 10 Best films of 2017 (got a lot on my mind). Selected by HollywoodChicago.com’s Patrick McDonald, the “Über Critic,” it is a list that celebrates redemptive spirit, love of the love and just all-out fun at the flickers.
Film News: Midwest Independent Film Festival Announces 2017 Best of the Midwest Awards
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 10, 2017 - 10:02am- Amy PIetz
- Chicago PD
- Christine Dudley
- Dave Made a Maze
- Fawzia Mirza
- Film News
- Halfway
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- LaRoyce Hawkins
- Michael Lippert
- Midwest Independent Film Festival
- Midwest Indie
- Mike Kweilford
- Monica Raymund
- Patrick McDonald
- Periscope Post & Audio
- Signature Move
- The Legend of Swee Pea
CHICAGO – The votes were tallied – from internet surveys and the awards committee – and the Midwest Independent Film Festival “Best of the Midwest” (BMA) Awards were given out on Tuesday, December 5th, 2017.
Film News: Midwest Independent Film Festival’s Best of the Midwest on Dec. 5, 2017
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 4, 2017 - 9:03pmCHICAGO – On Tuesday, December 5th, the Midwest Independent Film Festival will award their 2017 “Best of the Midwest” honors with a ceremony at Landmark Century Centre Cinema in Chicago at 7pm. Nominees include the feature films “Dave Made a Maze,” “Halfway,” “Signature Move,” “The Legend of Swee’ Pea” and “The View From Tall.”
Film Review: Magic & Creativity is Formula for ‘Dave Made a Maze’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 18, 2017 - 9:59amCHICAGO – When the magnificently creative film “Dave Made a Maze” begins, it seems like another Millennial generation stab at micro budget filmmaking, with a claustrophobic set and extreme archetypes instead of characters. But then the “exploration” of the title maze starts, and suddenly “Dave” becomes a marvel of invention, tribute, hilarity and even truth.
Podcast Talk: John Charles Meyer on ‘Dave Made a Maze,’ Screening in Chicago on June 6, 2017
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 5, 2017 - 8:43amCHICAGO – Truly unique and creative micro-budget films are as rare as a sighting of Bigfoot these days, as so many people are picking up a camera to give it try. The production of “Dave Made a Maze” is a happy exception, a film that delivers the thrills and at the same time makes fun of them. Throw in hipsters-in-peril and homages to 1980s adventure films, and it’s easy to find the way through this fun movie.
