CHICAGO – In the last several years, how many times have you wanted to shout the “Mad as Hell” movie quote? Well, Invictus Theatre Co. has produced a stage adaptation of “Network” – with that quote shout worthy – at the Windy City Playhouse in Chicago through September 29th. For tickets/details, click HOWARD BEALE.
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Film Review: ‘Blended’ is Lazy, Laugh-Free Catastrophe
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 25, 2014 - 8:18amCHICAGO – Two things save “Blended” from getting a zero star review. Number one is the still palpable chemistry between Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. Number two is the occasional chuckle courtesy of Wendi McClendon-Covey as Barrymore’s business partner. Otherwise this is a barren laugh-free safari through Africa that doesn’t even have the benefit of Al Pacino trampling on his prestigious career for our amusement.
Film Review: Adam Sandler Exploits the Family, More in ‘Blended’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 23, 2014 - 9:05amCHICAGO – Trying to understand the psychology and philosophy of manchild Adam Sandler, when it comes to his “middle-age” movies, will perplex film scholars and therapists for generations to come. His latest excuse for a “family comedy” is the insipid and exploitative “Blended.”
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Passes to ‘Blended’ With Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 15, 2014 - 6:53pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new comedy “Blended” starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore!
TV Review: Showtime’s ‘Weeds’ Returns For Promising Final Season
Submitted by BrianTT on June 30, 2012 - 9:38pmCHICAGO – Jenji Kohan’s “Weeds” was one of the best comedies on television in its first few seasons on Showtime. From 2005-2008, it was easily one of the best half-hour programs on TV, netting Emmy nominations every year, including ones for Best Comedy, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress.
Film Review: Torturous, Awful ‘Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 9, 2011 - 1:27pmCHICAGO – Adam Sandler lost a bet. How else to explain the existence of “Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star,” a movie that no one but the man behind Happy Madison would possibly finance? If you took this script (co-written by Little Nicky himself) to any sane film producer, they would assume you were pulling a prank.
TV Review: Edgy Comedies ‘The Big C,’ ‘Weeds’ Return to Showtime
Submitted by BrianTT on June 27, 2011 - 12:15pmCHICAGO – The revolving door of talented actresses has turned at Showtime. “Nurse Jackie” and “The United States of Tara” just ended their seasons and so Edie Falco and Toni Collette head out one side while Laura Linney and Mary-Louise Parker come in the other with the season premieres of “The Big C” and “Weeds,” respectively.
TV Review: Suddenly, Nothing Happened on Season-Six Premiere of ‘Weeds’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 16, 2010 - 1:05pmCHICAGO – In an unhinged series where anything can happen, what do you make of an episode where not much happens at all?
Blu-Ray Review: Fifth Season of Showtime’s ‘Weeds’ Produces Nice Buzz
Submitted by BrianTT on January 26, 2010 - 8:00amCHICAGO – The fifth season of one of the most acclaimed comedies of the ’00s recently sparked up on Blu-ray with the latest release of Showtime’s “Weeds”. This ADD-riddled season had some serious lows but enough highs to provide a consisent buzz. Once-great, now-good, still-worth-watching, especially in HD.
TV Review: Showtime’s ‘Weeds’ Still Has Nice Buzz, But High is Wearing Off
Submitted by BrianTT on June 8, 2009 - 2:59pmCHICAGO – Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker) returns to clean up the mess left at the end of season four of Showtime’s “Weeds,” one of most acclaimed comedies of last several years.
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