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Interview: Rockers ENDO Debut is ‘Anhedonia’ on May 14. 2021
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 12, 2021 - 10:52pmLAS VEGAS – Endo, the up-and-coming powerhouse band from Sin City, recently announced their debut album, “Anhedonia,” which will release on Friday, May 14th, 2021. It’s two-person rock, with John Badwolf on vocals/guitar and Saint Christopher on drums. Their (click links) 13 track debut includes the single “In Love With You.”
Via Zoom: David Dastmalchian on Count Crowley & Mid May Massacre
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 11, 2021 - 4:22pmCHICAGO – David Dastmalchian is always looking up … both at his soaring career and how he can spread his particular brand of positive vibes. The actor will appear in two huge 2021 films, “The Suicide Squad” (Aug 6th)) and “Dune” (Oct 1st). And don’t forget his co-created comic “Count Crowley” and his appearance at Mid May Massacre, May 15-16, 2021.
Film Review: Stathaaaaaaam! On-Air Review of ‘Wrath of Man’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 8, 2021 - 4:07pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on May 7th, 2021, reviewing the new release “Wrath of Man,” opening in theaters on May 7th, 2021.
Via Zoom: Jer Sklar on His First Feature Film ‘Tom of Your Life’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 7, 2021 - 1:31pmCHICAGO – Jer Sklar has created a one-of-a-kind feature film debut – “Tom of His Life” – the story of a boy who ages four years every hour, living his entire life in one day. The film has a week-long run at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre, with Sklar making an appearance on May 8th, 2021, with a Q&A moderated by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com (click here for tickets).
Film Review: There Tomorrow! On-Air Review of ‘Here Today’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 6, 2021 - 12:52pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 6th, 2021, reviewing the new film “Here Today” in theaters (check local listings) beginning May 7th.
Film Review: Oscar Winner! On-Air Review of ‘My Octopus Teacher’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 4, 2021 - 11:27amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin), reviewing the new film “My Octopus Teacher.” The film just won Best Documentary feature at the 2021 Oscars, and is currently streaming on Netflix.
Film News: Oscar Winner & Stage Actor Olympia Dukakis Dies at 89
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 2, 2021 - 11:51amCHICAGO – I will never forget meeting Olympia Dukakis. It was in Chicago in 2009, and among all the pomp and sequins of a Greek American awards night. it was Dukakis who was, by her natural presence, the movie star. Oh yeah, and she was slightly tipsy. Ms. Dukakis passed away in New York City on May 1st, 2021, age 89.
Film Review: Fixing a Hole! On-Air Review of ‘Four Good Days’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 1, 2021 - 9:30amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on April 29th, 2021, reviewing the new film “Four Good Days” in theaters (check local listings) beginning April 30th.
Via Zoom: Sophia Wong Boccio of Asian Pop-Up Cinema on Closing Night Film, ‘Ready O/r Knot’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 30, 2021 - 2:57pmCHICAGO – Within the successful Season 12 for the Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) series of Chicago – the Closing Night film is Hong Kong’s “Ready O/r Knot” at the Davis Theater (relocated from the Lincoln Yards Drive-In) on May 7th, 2021 (rescheduled from May 1st/2nd) – were the usual variety of adventurous Asian films.
Film Review: Fam Bam! On-Air Review of ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 29, 2021 - 7:16pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on April 29th, 2021, reviewing the new film “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” streaming on Netflix beginning April 30th.
Via Zoom: Director Ryan Crego of 'Arlo the Alligator Boy'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 27, 2021 - 11:41amCHICAGO – A couple weeks ago, Netflix released for streaming the new animated film “Arlo the Alligator Boy” and immediately it went to 100% FRESH on Rotten Tomatoes (including a 4.5/5 on this forum). This fresh, delightful and full-of heart “2D” cartoon musical is the product of creator and director Ryan Crego.
Film News: It’s a ‘Nomadland’ Night at 93rd Academy Awards
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 26, 2021 - 1:44pmCHICAGO – In a low key and later-in-the-awards season ceremony due to the pandemic, the 93rd Academy Awards took place on Sunday, April 25th, 2021. ‘Nomadland,’ the story of on-the-road drifters in the U.S., scored Best Picture, Best Director (for Chloé Zhao) and Best Actress (Frances McDormand).
Oscar 2021: Spotlight on Best Actor Nominee Gary Oldman for 'Mank'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 25, 2021 - 12:59pmCHICAGO – The great Gary Oldman is a veteran actor who has created so many memorable roles that he’s his own Hall of Fame. His surprising turn as Herman Mankiewicz, the co-screenwriter with Orson Welles on “Citizen Kane” in “Mank,” is being honored by yet another Best Actor nomination in 2021 (his third with one win).
