CHICAGO – The great and lofty Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago has brought the current political season right on target with “POTUS: Or Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive,” now extended through December 17th. Click POTUS.
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Podtalk: May Pang to Appear at Art Post Gallery for Her John Lennon Photos, June 16-18, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 15, 2023 - 11:00pmNORTHBROOK, Ill. – May Pang is an essential part of John Lennon’s history, having been his lover from 1973 to 1975. While with John, she clicked a number of candid photos, collected in the exhibit “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” at the Art Post Gallery in Northbrook (Illinois) from June 16th through the 18th, 2023. Pang will appear at the exhibit for all three days, and all of the photos will be available for purchase. For more information, click May Pang.
Podtalk: May Pang on John Lennon in ‘The Lost Weekend A Love Story’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 23, 2023 - 3:35pmCHICAGO – One of the closest persons to John Lennon in the decade between the break up of The Beatles and his untimely death was May Pang … his lover from 1973 to 1975 … a time in Lennon’s life often called the “Lost Weekend.” Pang narrates a new documentary that sets their record straight, aptly titled “The Lost Weekend A Love Story.”
Audio Film Review: May Pang in ‘The Lost Weekend A Love Story’
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the newly released documentary “The Lost Weekend A Love Story,” which is a chronicle of May Pang and John Lennon’s brief but historically important love affair. Currently in theaters, since April 14th.!—break—>
Film News: 20th Anniversary Screenings of ‘Concert for George’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 29, 2022 - 9:35amCHICAGO – It’s been 20 years since the seminal release of the “Concert for George,” a gathering of George Harrison’s musical partners – including Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr – to memorialize his life of contributions, to the culture and beyond. George Harrison died on November 29th, 2001.
Tribeca2022: High Grades for First Weekend of Tribeca Film Fest
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 13, 2022 - 9:55amNEW YORK – After the big Red Carpet Opening last Wednesday on June 8th, the Tribeca Film Festival has begun to roll out its diverse and international screenings of narrative films, documentaries and shorts. Film screenings at home are available in this hybrid fest format by clicking TRIBECAatHOME.
Audio Film Review: Deliverance! The Beatles ‘Get Back’ Part Three
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 26, 2021 - 5:40pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on The Beatles “Get Back” Part Three, part of a three-part documentary series directed by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings series) and premiering on the Disney+ streaming service on November 27th, 2021.
Audio Film Review: Redemption! The Beatles ‘Get Back’ Part Two
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 25, 2021 - 7:46pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on The Beatles “Get Back” Part Two, a three-part documentary series directed by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings series) and premiering on the Disney+ streaming service on November 26th, 2021.
Audio Film Review: Fab Expanse! The Beatles ‘Get Back’ Part One
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 25, 2021 - 11:58amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on The Beatles “Get Back” Part One, a three-part documentary series directed by Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings series) and premiering on the Disney+ streaming service on November 25th, 2021.
Podtalk: Chicago Beatle Fan Fred Ciba Anticipates ‘Get Back'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 24, 2021 - 10:35pmCHICAGO – One of the most highly anticipated music documentaries will finally see the light of screen this 2021 Thanksgiving weekend. “Get Back” by director Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings Series) is a three-part film chronicling the making of the “Let It Be” album, The Beatles second-to-last (but released last).
Slideshow, Podtalk: Johnny Brower on ‘Rock ’n Roll Revival' 1969, featuring John Lennon
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 31, 2021 - 11:51amCHICAGO – During the year 1969, in the midst of Woodstock and Summer of Soul, was the Rock ’n Roll Revival, taking place in Toronto, Canada. What makes this concert as significant as the other two – astoundingly, all three shows took place within three months of each other – is that a Canadian rock promoter named Johnny Brower snagged the biggest act of all for the show… John Lennon.
