CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
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Blu-Ray Review: Second Season of HBO’s Addictive ‘True Blood’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 27, 2010 - 3:26pmCHICAGO – The second season of HBO’s wildly addictive “True Blood” may not have been quite as stellar as the first but Alan Ball’s often-mesmerizing creation still stands as one of the best shows on television. There’s nothing quite like it on the air and HBO pulls out all the stops with their best Blu-ray season release to date.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘The Soloist’ Wastes Powerful Story, Great Actors
Submitted by BrianTT on August 11, 2009 - 12:22pmCHICAGO – Stars Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. do absolutely nothing wrong in Joe Wright’s “The Soloist,” now on Blu-Ray and DVD, and there’s more than enough inherent power in the story of a musical genius lost to mental illness and the horrible way we treat the homeless in this country for a quality drama, but this cinematic solo misses too many notes to have the impact that it should have with this much talent involved.
TV Review: ‘True Blood’ Returns For a Bloody Good Summer
Submitted by BrianTT on June 13, 2009 - 5:03pmCHICAGO – Forget the buzz about “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” There are 12 hours of vampire love before that even hits theaters. HBO’s spectacular “True Blood” returns this weekend with a great second season premiere filled with the gore, sex, humor, and thrills that fans of the show have come to expect. It’s going to be a hot summer in Bon Temps.
Blu-Ray Review: Take a Bite Out of HBO’s Great ‘True Blood’ in HD
Submitted by BrianTT on June 1, 2009 - 8:41amCHICAGO – HBO’s excellent “True Blood” was often dismissed by critics and viewers last season as a “guilty pleasure”. Even the people who loved it felt a little bad about admitting it.