CHICAGO – If you’ve never seen the farcical ensemble theater chestnut “Noises Off,” you will see no better version than on the Steppenwolf Theatre stage, now at their northside Chicago venue through November 3rd. For tickets and details for this riotous theater experience, click NOISES OFF.
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Blu-ray Review: Well-Cast ‘Jeff, Who Lives at Home’ Charmingly Meanders
Submitted by mattmovieman on July 5, 2012 - 8:15amCHICAGO – While the man-child archetype has been cheerfully skewered and celebrated by Apatowian comedies ranging from “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” to “Step Brothers,” this year has so far produced two intriguing indie comedies that take a somewhat more serious look at a developmentally arrested psyche. Neither film is flawless, but they sure would make a superb double feature.
Film News: ‘Think Like a Man’ Tops Box Office For Second Weekend
Submitted by BrianTT on May 1, 2012 - 8:53amCHICAGO – “Think Like a Man” – starring Kevin Hart and Gabrielle Union – held its own, securing the top spot for a second week in a row with a weekend gross of $17.6 million ($60.4 million total). “The Five-Year Engagement” written by and starring Jason Segel was expected to top the box office this past weekend but came in at a disappointing fifth place with a weekend gross of $10.6 million. The second and third spots were held respectively by new release family animated movie “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” ($11.1 million total) and “The Hunger Games” ($372 million total).
Film Review: Darkly Comic Jason Segel in ‘The Five-Year Engagement’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 27, 2012 - 7:35amCHICAGO – There are some major laughs in “The Five-Year Engagement,” good old fashion you-can’t-breathe laughs. But is it also dark and serious at times, and makes some surprising contemporary statements regarding coupling. Jason Segel and Emily Blunt portray the engaged couple.
Blu-ray Review: Fantastic Release For Joyful, Fun ‘The Muppets’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 21, 2012 - 1:05pmCHICAGO – God, I love “The Muppets.” It’s such a wonderful, joyful, fun movie. As someone who is forced to see dozens of family films a year, I can tell you that most of them are not full of joy. They are full of pop culture references and gross-out jokes but they are nowhere near as smart, fun, or fantastic as “The Muppets,” a great movie with a great Blu-ray set that will stand the test of time.
Film Review: Jason Segel, Ed Helms in Inconsistent ‘Jeff, Who Lives at Home’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 16, 2012 - 1:42pmRating: 3.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Writer/directors Jay and Mark Duplass clearly love their characters. Whether it’s the awkward man-child at the center of “Cyrus” or the title character in their new dramedy “Jeff, Who Lives at Home,” there’s a charming affection for these people. I really enjoyed spending time with the quartet of well-drawn, well-acted people in “Jeff,” which makes the fact that their story is less-structured and sloppier than it should be to be effective all the more frustrating. I SO want to love “Jeff, Who Lives at Home,” but this dude is too often stuck in the creative basement.
Interview: Director Jay Duplass Reveals ‘Jeff, Who Lives at Home’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 15, 2012 - 9:58pmCHICAGO – The brother directing team of Jay and Mark Duplass have been climbing the success ladder since starting their careers as independent film darlings in 2002. After winning acclaim in 2010 with the offbeat “Cyrus,” they are back with “Jeff, Who Lives at Home,” featuring Jason Segel, Ed Helms, Judy Greer and Susan Sarandon.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 40 Pairs of Chicago Passes to ‘Jeff, Who Lives at Home’ With Jason Segel
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 7, 2012 - 3:56pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 40 admit-two movie passes up for grabs to the advance screening of the new comedy “Jeff, Who Lives at Home”!
Film News: James Bobin, Nichols Stoller Sign on For ‘The Muppets’ Sequel
Submitted by TimBMartens on March 1, 2012 - 2:22pmCHICAGO – Here’s some news that will bring joy to those that think life’s a happy song. Director James Bobin and writer Nicholas Stoller have officially signed on to create a sequel to “The Muppets.” However, the good news does come with some bad news as well. Apparently, Jason Segel’s schedule is too full to fit in the next Muppet project.
Film News: Jason Segel, James Earl Jones Among Guests at CFCA Awards
Submitted by mattmovieman on January 10, 2012 - 2:09pmCHICAGO – Life was a happy song at the Chicago Film Critics Association Awards night, which celebrated the best cinematic achievements of 2011, while presenting honorary awards to some very special guests. The event was held January 7 at the Broadway Playhouse, and was highlighted by appearances from some of the brightest talents in show business.
Slideshow: 17-Image Gallery For ‘The Muppets’ With Jason Segel
Submitted by mattmovieman on November 23, 2011 - 11:56amCHICAGO – This 17-image slideshow contains official press images for the Nov. 23, 2011 release of Disney’s “The Muppets,” directed by James Bobin (“The Flight of the Conchords”) and co-written by “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” collaborators Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller. The cast features Segel, Amy Adams and Chris Cooper alongside Muppet stars Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and newcomer Walter.