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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Film Review: Michael Shannon Mesmerizes in Moody ‘Take Shelter’
Submitted by mattmovieman on October 7, 2011 - 7:40amCHICAGO – It starts with a clap of thunder. Fierce winds cause the once serene landscape to shiver with unease. When the rain comes, it’s the color of motor oil. All it takes is a single glance at the looming gray clouds overhead to realize that the impending storm could be capable of anything. It’s enough to rock a level-headed man to his very foundation.
Film Review: Story Too Broad to Execute in ‘Machine Gun Preacher’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 30, 2011 - 3:02pmCHICAGO – When one movie has an ex-con, drug retribution violence, his religious conversion, his building of a church, his preaching, his trip to Southern Sudan in Africa, his opening of an orphanage and his family, then it’s too big a story to tell. Therein lies the challenge for “Machine Gun Preacher.”
Interviews: Gerard Butler, Sam Childers on ‘Machine Gun Preacher’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 28, 2011 - 7:49pmCHICAGO – Gerard Butler is movie star good looking, that is very apparent when meeting him. What wasn’t expected was his keen insight, passion and perspective on taking on a challenge and playing a true-life Pennsylvania preacher, who ends up helping children in the most corrupted areas of the Southern Sudan in Africa, in “Machine Gun Preacher.”
TV Review: HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Returns Better Than Ever
Submitted by BrianTT on September 25, 2011 - 2:09pmCHICAGO – We need more programming as ridiculously ambitious as HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire.” Not only does this Emmy award-winning program, returning tonight for its highly-anticipated second season, feature dozens of speaking roles and multiple subplots but it’s also the most uniquely stylish show on TV.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 10 Pairs of Chicago Passes to HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Starring Steve Buscemi
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 13, 2011 - 3:39pmCHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have 10 admit-two passes up for grabs to the VIP advance-screening Chicago party for season two of HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” starring Steve Buscemi!
Film News: First Official Image From ‘Superman: Man of Steel’
Submitted by BrianTT on August 4, 2011 - 2:23pmCHICAGO – Warner Bros. on Thursday released an official production picture for audiences to take a first look at the new Superman and his new suit, set to be appearing in the series’ next installment “Superman: Man of Steel.”
Blu-Ray Review: Josh Brolin, Megan Fox Stumble Through ‘Jonah Hex’
Submitted by BrianTT on October 14, 2010 - 10:39amCHICAGO – Modern audiences aren’t stupid enough to fall for lackluster product like “Jonah Hex” in theaters (it barely made over $10 million on a reported $47 million budget and currently hovers around 4.5 on IMDB) but it’s the kind of film that looks appealing on the Blockbuster shelf (or Netflix page). Don’t fall for it. Warner Bros. continues to produce excellent HD video and audio but even they can’t shine this turd into something worth your time.
TV Review: Martin Scorsese’s Riveting ‘Boardwalk Empire’ With Steve Buscemi
Submitted by BrianTT on September 18, 2010 - 1:59pmCHICAGO – Is there any lingering doubt that we are in the golden age of television? If you need further proof of the remarkable breadth of the genre in 2010, look no further than HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire,” an amazing new dramatic series courtesy of one of cinema’s masters (Martin Scorsese) and one of television’s (“The Sopranos” veteran Terence Winter).
Josh Brolin, Megan Fox Dash Between the Explosions in ‘Jonah Hex’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 18, 2010 - 9:21amCHICAGO – Delving deep into the comic book lexicon, the latest page-to-film adaptation is “Jonah Hex,” featuring Josh Brolin, Megan Fox and John Malkovich. Hex is a scarred bounty hunter whose primary job seems to be saving America, when he isn’t in the midst of or causing things to blow up real good.
Slideshow: 24-Image Gallery For ‘Jonah Hex’ Starring Josh Brolin, Megan Fox
Submitted by BrianTT on June 17, 2010 - 12:37amCHICAGO – This 24-image slideshow contains all of the official press images for the highly anticipated “Jonah Hex,” starring Josh Brolin, Megan Fox, John Malkovich, Will Arnett, Aidan Quinn, Michael Fassbender, Jonah Hex, and Michael Shannon. The film was written by Neveldine and Taylor and directed by Jimmy Hayward. It will be released on June 18th, 2010.
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