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.!—break—>
Lindsay Lohan
Film Review: Lindsay Lohan Stars in Numbingly Vapid ‘The Canyons’
Submitted by BrianTT on July 30, 2013 - 1:13pmCHICAGO – In January 2013, The New York Times wrote a scathing, fascinating piece about the tumultuous production of Paul Schrader’s “The Canyons.” The narrative was essentially that star Lindsay Lohan was so difficult on set that it derailed the directorial work of the writer of “Taxi Driver” in ways that would make a reality TV producer pull out his check book to buy the footage.
Exclusive Portrait: Chad Michael Murray Debuts His Graphic Novel ‘Everlast’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 4, 2012 - 5:29pmCHICAGO – Teenage heartthrob and former fashion model Chad Michael Murray is expanding his repertoire, as the author of a new graphic novel called “Everlast.” Best known for his role as Lucas Scott in “One Tree Hill,” Murray was in the Chicago area recently signing his novel and greeting admirers.
Film News: Lindsay Lohan to Audition For ‘Superman: Man of Steel’
Submitted by BrianTT on April 4, 2011 - 1:43pmCHICAGO – It was recently revealed in our forums that “Superman: Man of Steel” may shoot right here in the Windy City and one of the stars who could be spending time on Michigan Avenue is the controversial Lindsay Lohan, who is reportedly eyeing a role in the film already co-starring Henry Cavill and Amy Adams.
Celebrity News: Christina Aguilera Arrested For Public Intoxication
Submitted by BrianTT on March 1, 2011 - 1:02pmCHICAGO – It’s been a bad month for Christina Aguilera. February opened with her infamous flubbing of the lyrics to the National Anthem at the Super Bowl and March begins with the “Burlesque” star being arrested for public intoxication, according to TMZ.
Film News: Lindsay Lohan Plans Move From Courtroom Back to Movies
Submitted by BrianTT on February 21, 2011 - 7:12pmCHICAGO – Does anyone remember when Lindsay Lohan made headlines for film roles instead of legal troubles? It seems like LiLo would like to go back to those days as she’s reportedly eyeing a new role in a big screen drama according to Radar Online.
‘Two and a Half Men’ Star Charlie Sheen Preaches to UCLA Baseball Team on Drugs
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 14, 2011 - 3:29pmCHICAGO – When most people think of UCLA sports, they think of the NCAA basketball team. Then it’s UCLA football, then UCLA dorm girls and somewhere down the line it’s UCLA baseball.
Blu-Ray Review: Robert Rodriguez’s ‘Machete’ With Jessica Alba, Robert De Niro
Submitted by BrianTT on January 11, 2011 - 9:32pmCHICAGO – “Machete” may be one of the most wonderfully-conceived films of 2010. The idea that one of the fake trailers from “Grindhouse” could ever become a full-length film is a movie lover’s dream come true (and it’s so ironic that “Machete” grossed more domestically than the movie that spawned it). While I love the very existence of “Machete,” the movie itself is something of a disappointment, and it’s not helped by a mediocre Blu-ray that barely has any special features.
Film Review: Robert Rodriguez’s ‘Machete’ Pushes Excess Past Breaking Point
Submitted by BrianTT on September 3, 2010 - 12:31amCHICAGO – Not everything should be filet mignon. Sometimes you just want a greasy, delicious cheeseburger. Now imagine eating ten of those cheeseburgers in a row.
Considering Sore Subject Matter of ‘Chapter 27,’ ‘Why?’ is Only Plausible Reaction
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 21, 2008 - 10:07pmCHICAGO – As a contemporary of the John Lennon assassination in 1980 and an ardent admirer of the late Beatle, I had a hard time figuring out the reasons for making the film “Chapter 27”.
Top Five Irish Actors: The Old School, New School and Hollywood Dropouts
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 19, 2008 - 5:25pmHOLLYWOOD – Silver Screen Indie Queen here with some post-St. Patty’s Day film buzz. What better way to start a column than with the Irish?