CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.
Olivier Nakache
Interview: Actor Omar Sy Tackles Immigrant Issues in ‘Samba’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 28, 2015 - 5:39pmCHICAGO – The situation with in-country immigrants is not just an issue in the United States. The new French film “Samba” focuses on the ongoing status of immigrants in Paris, who often do menial jobs while surviving under the radar of immigration laws. French Actor Omar Sy portrays the title character with insight and humor.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Anytime Passes to Festival-Winning ‘The Intouchables’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 8, 2012 - 11:45pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 50 admit-two anytime movie passes up for grabs to the new festival-winning comedy/drama “The Intouchables” starring François Cluzet and Omar Sy!
Film Review: Connection Overcomes Handicaps in ‘The Intouchables’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 1, 2012 - 8:52pmCHICAGO – One of the big movie hits in French cinema last year, “The Intouchables,” comes to our shores with a powerful and unusual redemption tale. The true story of a wealthy but quadriplegic man, and his poor but proud caregiver is the subject of a very compelling relationship.
Interview: Director Olivier Nakache on Truth in ‘The Intouchables’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 30, 2012 - 9:36amCHICAGO – One of the great international films from France, which had nine nominations at The 2012 Cesars – the French equivalent of the Oscars – is the intimate relationship film “The Intouchables.” Focusing on a handicapped man and his caregiver, it was created by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache.
