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On-Air Film Review: June Squibb as ‘Thelma" is a Hero for Our Times
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 21, 2024 - 9:51amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on June 20th, reviewing “Thelma,” a debut for adapter/director Josh Margolin and featuring the great character actor June Squibb. In theaters on June 21st.
On-Air Film Review: Getcher Motor Running in ‘The Bikeriders’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 20, 2024 - 8:26pmCHICAGO – 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.
Tribeca2024: Award Winning Films Define the Tribeca Indie Tradition
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 19, 2024 - 9:41amNEW YORK – Last week, the competition awards were conferred at the (click) Tribeca Festival and the top narrative films were “Griffin in Summer” (U.S.) and “Bikechess” (International). While different in story arc, both films involved individuals facing a truth they inherently knew but never expected to encounter.
Tribeca2024: That’s a Wrap with ‘The Sopranos’ & Bobby De Niro
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 18, 2024 - 4:28pmNEW YORK – It’s over, but the memories echo. The 23rd edition of the Tribeca Festival wrapped up on June 16th, 2024, but not without a sendoff celebrating Melissa Etheridge’s new documentary, the 25th Anniversary retrospect of the iconic series, “The Sopranos,” and a nod to fest co-founder/savior of democracy Robert De Niro.
Audio Film Review: The Mechanical Landscape of ‘Robot Dreams’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 17, 2024 - 3:54pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Robot Dreams,” a co-directorial collaboration between Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan of 2019’s “Saint Frances,” from a Kelly O’Sullivan script. Currently in theaters, including Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center.
Audio Film Review: Turn On & Illuminate in ‘Ghostlight'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 17, 2024 - 10:11amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Ghostlight,” a co-directorial collaboration between Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan of 2019’s “Saint Frances,” from a Kelly O’Sullivan script. Currently in theaters since June 14th.
Theater Review: Strawdog’s Updated Staging of 'Earnest' is Prideful
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 17, 2024 - 9:36amCHICAGO – Just in time for Pride Month, Strawdog Theatre Co. presents an updated staging of the Oscar Wilde classic, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Strawdog policy … the tickets are FREE (donations encouraged), but you must put in a reservation by clicking EARNEST.
Audio Film Review: ‘Treasure’ Involves Dad & Remembrance
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 16, 2024 - 7:10pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Treasure,” a feature film pairing the odd couple acting of Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, as a daughter and father trying to bond in the backdrop of his memories of Auschwitz. Currently in theaters since June 14th.
On-Air Film Review: Don’t You Forget About the Pack in ‘Brats’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 16, 2024 - 6:32pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Ben Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on June 13th, reviewing “Brats,” a new documentary about the infamous “Brat Pack” of the 1980s, directed by Pack member Andrew McCarthy. Streaming on HULU since June 13th.
Audio Film Review: Between the Daze in A24’s ‘Tuesday’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 16, 2024 - 10:07amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Tuesday,” the debut directorial effort of filmmaker Daina Oniunas-Pusić and featuring the continued performance growth and evolution of actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Currently in theaters since June 14th.
Tribeca2024: Best U.S. Narrative Film at Fest is ‘Griffin in Summer’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 14, 2024 - 7:56amNEW YORK – The 23rd annual Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced the winners in its competition categories at an awards ceremony at Racket NYC. The top honors went to “Griffin in Summer” for the Founders Award for Best U.S. Narrative Feature, “Bikechess” for Best International Narrative Feature, and “Hacking Hate” for Best Documentary Feature.
Film Review: ‘Inside Out 2’ is Sophisticated & Thoughful Movie Magic
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 14, 2024 - 6:42amCHICAGO –Pixar Studios rediscovers some of its movie magic with the thoughtful and sophisticated “Inside Out 2.” It’s the sequel that doesn’t feel like a retread of what came before but instead is a natural progression of the story we’re already invested in … as early adolescence and puberty arrive to crash the kid party.
Podtalk: Vivian Kerr is the Writer, Director and Lead Actor of ‘Scrap’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 13, 2024 - 2:12pmCHICAGO – “Scrap” is a scrappy new film that is building anticipation through the film festival circuit. The writer, director and lead actor of “Scrap” is Vivian Kerr, and it also features familiar character actors Anthony Rapp and Lana Parrilla. The release date for this set-in-Los Angeles family drama is to be determined.
