CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.
James and the Giant Peach
Blu-Ray Review: Disappointing Release For ‘James and the Giant Peach’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 9, 2010 - 4:48pmCHICAGO – While we may quibble over a bit of grain or some undefined line detail, the dirty secret of most Blu-ray reviewers is that a wide majority of audiences cannot discern the difference between most HD releases. The fact is that almost all of them look pretty damn good. Sadly, there are exceptions to the rule and Disney’s release for “James and the Giant Peach” is one such exception.
Henry Selick’s ‘Coraline’ an Early Contender For Best Animated Film of 2009
Submitted by BrianTT on February 6, 2009 - 3:59pmCHICAGO – Henry Selick, the visionary director of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “James and the Giant Peach” has masterfully directed a mesmerizing journey into the world of imagination called “Coraline”.
Interview: The Other World of Animation With ‘Coraline’ Director Henry Selick
Submitted by BrianTT on February 4, 2009 - 3:01pmCHICAGO – The limitations of the medium of animation are defined by the people who make it. As Henry Selick, the director of the upcoming and ground-breaking “Coraline” says, “Animation can be so much more than it is usually allowed to be.”
