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Film Review: Un-Buddy-Like Violence in ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’

Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 17, 2017 - 4:59pm

CHICAGO – One day I would like to meet a professional assassin. Are they as quippy and biblical as Samuel L. Jackson? This tired movie occupation is trotted out again, this time pairing Jackson with Ryan Reynolds, in an overwrought and ultra-violent buddy comedy, “The Hitman’s Bodyguard.”

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Movie Gifts: Tis the Season for ‘Paramount Scares Vol. 2’ Collection

CHICAGO – In anticipation of the scariest week of the year, HollywoodChicago.com launches its 2024 Movie Gifts series, which will suggest DVDs and collections for holiday giving.
Theater Review: ‘Inherit the Wind’ Speaks to Today at the Goodman Theatre

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.