CHICAGO – With a Chicago tradition that goes back four decades, the Goodman Theatre presents their holiday chestnut ‘A Christmas Carol’ for 2019, and it is simply stellar.
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Film Review: ‘Suburbicon’ is the Cinematic Equivalent of a Soccer Mom
Submitted by JonHC on October 27, 2017 - 1:25pmCHICAGO – Having lived in both the suburbs and in major cities throughout my lifetime, I can say without hesitation that the suburbs tend to be dull, boring and bereft of creativity. To be fair, it’s not their fault since they’re built for efficiency and with placidity in mind. “Surburbicon” is made in much the same way, becoming the one thing a film shouldn’t be: boring.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Passes to ‘Suburbicon’ With Matt Damon, Julianne Moore
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 19, 2017 - 3:20pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the highly anticipated new crime mystery “Suburbicon” starring Matt Damon and Julianne Moore!
Interview: Norman Lear of ‘Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 1, 2016 - 12:41pmCHICAGO – Norman Lear is one of the greatest TV creators of the 20th Century, and beyond. The producer was a titan of 1970s television, with shows like “All in the Family,” “Good Times,” “Maude” and “Sanford and Son.” He is the topic of a new film documentary, “Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You.”
Film Review: Approach of ‘Money Monster’ is Pure Fraud
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 12, 2016 - 7:50pmCHICAGO – In our society there is one eternal truth…the rich will ALWAYS win, that’s one of the reasons that they are rich. So when “Money Monster” attempts to take them down a peg with a ridiculous fantasy story, it’s as fraudulent as what they think they’re bringing down. An oligarch watches this, and laughs at us.
Film Review: ‘The First Monday in May’ Confirms That Life is Beautiful
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 18, 2016 - 10:03amCHICAGO – The moral of the story of “The First Monday in May” definitely is “there is heaven on earth if the right angels come together.” The film is stunningly beautiful, as it chronicles the development of the annual costume exhibit and gala at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Film Review: ‘Hail, Caesar!’ is Coen Bros. Excellence for Movie Lovers
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 5, 2016 - 10:15amCHICAGO – Writer/directors Joel and Ethan Coen love the movies, and that love is magnificently played out in “Hail, Caesar!” As they riff on religion, geopolitics and 1950s morality, while wonderfully celebrating and spoofing an era in movies that will never be again, the Coens abide and deliver.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 40 Pairs of Passes to ‘Hail, Caesar!’ From Joel & Ethan Coen
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 29, 2016 - 1:22pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 40 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the highly anticipated dramedy “Hail, Caesar!” from Joel and Ethan Coen!
Film Review: Awe Factor is Sorely Lacking in ‘Tomorrowland’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 21, 2015 - 7:37pmCHICAGO – For a movie all about the awesome power of inspiration, innovation and wonder, “Tomorrowland” has precious little of its own. “Tomorrowland” the title promises a kind of retro futuristic world where anything is possible, but “Tomorrowland” the movie rarely delivers anything approximating joy.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 40 Pairs of Passes to ‘Tomorrowland’ With George Clooney
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 16, 2015 - 12:27pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new mystery “Tomorrowland” starring George Clooney!
Entertainment News: Best-Picture ‘Boyhood,’ TV’s ‘Transparent’ Are Golden Globe Winners
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 12, 2015 - 8:53am- Amy Adams
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- Birdman
- Boyhood
- Downton Abbey
- Eddie Redmayne
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- George Clooney
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- J.K. Simmons
- Jeffrey Tambor
- Julianne Moore
- Kevin Spacey
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- The Grand Budapest Hotel
- Tina Fey
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CHICAGO – The best of 2014 in film and TV was celebrated at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards on January 11th, 2015. Co-hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the first big and splashy awards ceremony of the season honored the films “Boyhood” (Drama) and “The Grand Budapest Hotel (Comedy), plus continued to recognize the current influence of online TV series by awarding honors to “Transparent” (Amazon Prime) and its lead actor, Jeffrey Tambor.
