CHICAGO – In the last several years, how many times have you wanted to shout the “Mad as Hell” movie quote? Well, Invictus Theatre Co. has produced a stage adaptation of “Network” – with that quote shout worthy – at the Windy City Playhouse in Chicago through September 29th. For tickets/details, click HOWARD BEALE.
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Film News: 20th Anniversary Screenings of ‘Concert for George’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 29, 2022 - 10:35amCHICAGO – It’s been 20 years since the seminal release of the “Concert for George,” a gathering of George Harrison’s musical partners – including Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr – to memorialize his life of contributions, to the culture and beyond. George Harrison died on November 29th, 2001.
Exclusive Portraits: New Book ‘So, Anyway’ From ‘Monty Python’ Member John Cleese
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 30, 2014 - 9:50pmCHICAGO – John Cleese, the tallest member of “Monty Python’s Flying Circus,” has written a new book, and came to the Chicago suburbs to promote it. Anderson’s Bookshop sponsored Cleese’s appearance at the Tivoli Theater in Downer’s Grove for his memoir “So, Anyway.”
Blu-ray Review: Extras-Packed Edition of ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 8, 2012 - 3:12pmCHICAGO – Is “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” still as popular as it was when I was in college? For years there, “Holy Grail” and “Meaning of Life” were on constant rotation in dorm rooms around the country. Now you’ll have to pester the guy on your floor who has a Blu-ray player since the Monty Python gang have finally hit HD in all their hysterical glory. Packed with bonus features, this is one of the best comedy Blu-rays of the year to date.
HollywoodChicago.com’s Top 7 Interviews of 2009
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 26, 2010 - 9:55pmCHICAGO – The celebrities do come to Chicago, sometimes to sit through the grinding interrogation of HollywoodChicago.com’s Patrick McDonald. The Lucky Seven of 2009 comprise the best of last year, interview-wise.
DVD Round Up, Nov. 19, 2009: ‘Spread,’ ‘Open Road,’ ‘Train’
Submitted by BrianTT on November 19, 2009 - 6:17pmCHICAGO – The DVD Round-Up is back! Did you miss us? HollywoodChicago.com’s intermittent column designed to serve as a safety net for releases that may otherwise fall without notice is back with a motley crew of titles that have nearly nothing in common. Classic TV, drama, horror, copious sex, and Justin Timberlake. You make the connections.
Interview: British Comedian Steve Coogan Rocks Sexy Jesus Character in ‘Hamlet 2’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 27, 2008 - 12:10amCHICAGO – Steve Coogan is a British comedy icon. Forging a career from creating an array of characters, though, he’s not as well known in America (except to BBC cultists).
He brings this talent for characterization to the lead role of an American high school drama teacher in the new film “Hamlet 2”.
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