CHICAGO – The Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago continues to provide different viewpoints on the American stage, and their latest “Little Bear Ridge Road” is no exception. Featuring ensemble member Laurie Metcalf, it’s the resonate story of a family at the crossroads. For tickets/details, click LITTLE BEAR.
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On-Air Film Review: Getcher Motor Running in ‘The Bikeriders’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 20, 2024 - 9:26pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on June 20th, reviewing “The Bikeriders,” a new motorcycle gang film directed by Jeff Nichols (“Mud”). In theaters on June 21st.
Audio Theater Review: Michael Shannon in Red Orchid’s ‘Turret’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 18, 2024 - 12:09pmCHICAGO – When in the presence of a powerful acting force like Michael Shannon, the depth of performance is emotional and passionately essential. He co-leads with Travis A. Knight in Red Orchid Theatre’s World Premiere of Levi Holloway’s “Turret,” just extended to June 22nd at the Chopin Theatre.
Podtalk: Michael Shannon & Travis A. Knight in Red Orchid’s ‘Turret’ Through June 9, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 11, 2024 - 11:01amCHICAGO – One of Chicago’s icon theater actors … Michael Shannon … is performing again in town, in the company that he co-founded. Red Orchid Theatre presents Michael Shannon and Travis A. Knight in the World Premiere of “Turret” by Levi Holloway, now at the Chopin Theatre through June 9, 2024.
CIFF23: Actor Michael Shannon Makes Director Debut for ‘Eric Larue’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 16, 2023 - 12:20amCHICAGO – Michael Shannon is also a film director. The distinctive actor, who has wowed cinema fans with his performances over the years, showcased his directorial debut at the 59th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) with “Eric Larue.” Shannon did a master class on directing, walked the Red Carpet and appeared at the film screening.
CIFF23: Opening Night Red Carpet, Weekend Industry Days
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 13, 2023 - 8:53amCHICAGO – It’s officially launched! The 59th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) began on October 11th, 2023, with a Block Party near the historic Music Box Theatre and continues through October 22th. HollywoodChicago.com caught up with the director of the Opening Night film, “We Grown Now,” and offers a preview to this weekend’s Industry Days.!—break—>
Film Review: ‘The Flash’ Makes a Splash with a Literal Dash
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 16, 2023 - 12:28amCHICAGO – It amazes me to say it but with “The Flash” the DC cinematic universe has managed to actually make a movie that’s fun, for at least a little while. Even previously heralded DC movies like “Wonder Woman” left me cold with their incessant insistence on bludgeoning the audience with digital destruction. !—break—>
Exclusive Portrait: Happy Birthday to Movie Star Kate Hudson
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 19, 2023 - 5:03pmCHICAGO –The birthday gal today (April 19th) is movie star Kate Hudson, and Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com is celebrating with an Exclusive unpublished Portrait from a 2016 photo shoot. Hudson’s recent films include “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” and “A Little White Lie,” costarring Chicagoan Michael Shannon.
On-Air Film Review: Going Dutch in David O. Russell’s ‘Amsterdam’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 10, 2022 - 1:03pm- 20th Century Studios
- Amsterdam
- Anya Taylor-Joy
- Chris Rock
- Christian Bale
- David O. Russell
- Eddie Volkman
- Hannah Brummer
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- John David Washington
- Margot Robbie
- Michael Shannon
- Mike Myers
- Pat Über TV
- Patrick McDonald
- Rami Malek
- Robert De Niro
- Star 96.7
- Taylor Swift
- TV Review
- Walt Disney Studios
- WSSR-FM
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on WSSR-FM (Star 96.7 Joliet, Illinois) on October 7th, reviewing the new all-star cast David O. Russell mystery comedy “Amsterdam,” Currently in theaters.
Podtalk: Director Seth Savoy of ‘Echo Boomers,’ at Chicago's Music Box Theatre, Nov, 13, 2020
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 8, 2020 - 9:32pmCHICAGO – “Echo Boomers,” the feature directorial debut of Seth Savoy, will have its Chicago run at the Music Box Theatre starting November 13th, 2020. The locally made film features Patrick Schwarzenegger, Michael Shannon, and Alex Pettyfer. !—break—>
Feature: Top 20 Celebrity Photos of 2019, by Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 6, 2020 - 1:57pm- 10
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- 25
- Best
- Buddy Guy
- CM Punk
- Eddie Redmayne
- Entertainment News
- Geddy Lee
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jeff Goldblum
- Joe Arce
- John Travolta
- Jon Favreau
- List
- Loretta Swit
- Michael Shannon
- Patrick McDonald
- Photography
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- Pictures
- Portraits
- Rachel Dratch
- Robert Downey Jr
- Russ Tamblyn
- Salmon Rushdie
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- Top 20 2019
CHICAGO – The year 2019 was when everyone, including myself, seemed to struggle to focus. Politics suddenly appeared to be all consuming when we have an administration as George Orwell predicted, trying to convince so many not to believe their own eyes.
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