CHICAGO – When two brothers confront the sins of each other and it expands into a psychology of an entire race, it’s at a stage play found in Chicago’s Invictus Theatre Company production of “Topdog/Underdog,” now at their new home at the Windy City Playhouse through March 31st, 2024. Click TD/UD for tickets/info.
Michael Shannon
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gal today (April 19th) is movie star Kate Hudson, and Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com is celebrating with an Exclusive unpublished Portrait from a 2016 photo shoot.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
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- Buddy Guy
- CM Punk
- Eddie Redmayne
- Entertainment News
- Geddy Lee
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Jeff Goldblum
- Joe Arce
- John Travolta
- Jon Favreau
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- Loretta Swit
- Michael Shannon
- Patrick McDonald
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- Rachel Dratch
- Robert Downey Jr
- Russ Tamblyn
- Salmon Rushdie
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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.
Podtalk: Director Rian Johnson Sharpens the Tools in ‘Knives Out’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 27, 2019 - 1:33amCHICAGO – Let’s get this over with … Rian Johnson directed “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” in 2017. Let’s let that fanboy quiver die down and note the talented filmmaker has produced a Thanksgiving treat, his new film “Knives Out.” The old fashioned “whodunit” flicker with an all-star cast was put together in the spirit of fun at the movies.
Red-Carpet Slideshow: The Faces and Movies of the 55th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 30, 2019 - 12:05pmCHICAGO – That’s a wrap! The 55th Chicago International Film Festival, which concluded on Sunday, October 27th, brought glam and excitement to a high energy audience of Windy City film buffs. And they brought the star power to the Red Carpet, including Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne, WWE legend C.M.
Podtalk: Michael Shannon is Electric in ‘The Current War’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 28, 2019 - 7:21pmCHICAGO – It is a solid assertion that actor Michael Shannon is one of the finer performers currently working in stage and film. Recently he brought to light the real-life character of George Westinghouse, as he was rival to Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch) for control of the new fangled electricity grid in ‘The Current War.’