CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the streaming series “Emily in Paris” the adventures of Emily Cooper and her fanciful/fashionable Paris friends and lovers, now in its fourth season. Episodes 1-5 currently on Netflix.
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Podtalk: Producer Scott Perlman of Documentary ‘Out of the Loop'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 1, 2024 - 10:05am- Chicago. Bernie Mac
- Chris Redd
- Comedians
- Comics
- Deon Cole
- Gravitas Venture
- Hannibal Buress
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Interview
- Jeff Garlin
- Judy Tenuta
- Lil Red Howery
- Marsha Warfield
- Northside
- Out of the Loop
- Patrick McDonald
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- Scott Perlman
- Southside
- Stand Up
- T.J. Miller
- Tom Dreesen
CHICAGO – Chicago is acknowledged as one of the great comedy cities in the world mostly for The Second City influence. However like other cities, there is an ebb and flow regarding stand-up comedy, and during the late 1980s/early 1990s there was a stand-up boom in the Windy City, chronicled in the film “Out of the Loop.” Producer Scott Perlman provides the context behind the documentary, now available for free on PLEX and TUBI, and for download on various platforms.
Podtalk: Louise Palanker is a Host on the ‘Media Path Podcast’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 22, 2022 - 11:44amCHICAGO – Recently topping over its 100th episode, the popular “Media Path Podcast” continues its eclectic journey through the podscape and the two host’s curiosity. Focusing on pop/media culture for boomers and beyond, Fritz Coleman and Louise Palanker covers the show biz culture of the 1960s, ‘70s and other fancies of that era.
Via Zoom: ‘Two Eyes’ Screens at REELING40 on Sept. 29, 2022
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 29, 2022 - 1:02amCHICAGO – The spiritual film “Two Eyes” is in the spotlight at the REELING40 LGBTQ+ International Film Festival on Thursday, September 29th, 2022 (7p). Producer Steve Kozlowski will appear on behalf of the film, click TWO EYES for info and tickets.
Podtalk: David Weathersby of ‘The District’ at 26th Black Harvest Film Fest, thru Nov. 30, 2020
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 9, 2020 - 3:02pmCHICAGO – On Friday, November 6th, 2020, the 26th edition of Chicago’s Black Harvest Film Festival (BHFF) opened for online and virtual access. The BHFF is one of the country’s most prestigious black-oriented film celebrations in the country, and will run throughout the month of November until Monday the 30th.!—break—>
Podtalk: Director Alla Kovgan, Producer Derrick Tseng on Dance Doc ‘Cunningham’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 2, 2020 - 9:26amCHICAGO – In the post World War II art scene, when New York City took over the cutting edge while Europe lay in tatters, there emerged a dance creator who influenced the avant garde like no other. Merce Cunningham lived until age 90, and from the time he began in dance to the end of his life, the legacy was his impactful contribution.
Film News: Columbia College Filmmakers Present ‘Advanced Practicum,’ May 10, 2019
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 10, 2019 - 6:13amCHICAGO – The end of the 2019 academic year means graduation is nearing, and Chicago’s Columbia College – offering a curriculum that blends creative and media arts, liberal arts and business for nearly 7,000 students – is celebrating with their undergraduate “Advanced Practicum.” The short film program, which combines collaborative talent for directors, producers and post-production, is part of the day-long events of the college’s “Manifest Urban Arts Festival.” For more information about Advanced Practicum, click here.
Podtalk: Midwest Independent Film Fest Opener is ‘An Acceptable Loss’ on Feb. 5, 2019
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 4, 2019 - 8:13pmCHICAGO – Some extraordinary local and outside talent coordinated to produce the film “An Acceptable Loss” in 2018, including featured stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Tika Sumpter (“Southside with You”). Producer Colleen Griffen and writer/director Joe Chappelle, who hail from Chicagoland, helped to create this passionate thriller, with echoes of paranoid government oversight films like “All the President’s Men” and the recent “Vice.” The Midwest Independent Film Festival has made “An Acceptable Loss” the kickoff film for their 2019 season. Click here for tickets and details.
Podtalk: Producer Stephanie Buxbaum on Her Adventures in Reality & Doc Series Television
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 10, 2018 - 4:03pm- A&E
- Amazing Race
- BET
- Big Brother
- College Hill
- Documentary Series
- Gene Simmons: Family Jewels
- HBO
- Hell on the Highway
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Interview
- Lionsgate
- MTV
- National Geographic Channel
- Outpost
- Patrick McDonald
- Podcast
- Podtalk
- Producer
- Reality TV
- Stephanie Buxbaum
- Taking the Stage
- Unscripted
CHICAGO – In the history of “Reality TV” there has been periods of up-and-down popularity, shows that have been around seemingly forever (“Big Brother,” “Amazing Race”) and spinoffs to new styles like “documentary series” as networks like the National Geographic Channel emerged. In all those permutations, producer Stephanie Buxbaum has experienced it all, and has the career and stories to prove it.
Film News: Chicago Premiere of ‘Banana Season’ at Gene Siskel Film Center, Oct. 5, 2018
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 4, 2018 - 2:25pmCHICAGO – The Gene Siskel Film Center is screening a Chicago premiere, and it’s the debut director effort of producer/cinematographer Sanghoon Lee. “Banana Season” is the story of friendship and redemption through two dreamer souls. The premiere is set for 8pm on Friday, October 5th, 2018, and director Lee will make an appearance on behalf of the film. For more details and tickets, click here.
Podcast Talk: John Charles Meyer on ‘Dave Made a Maze,’ Screening in Chicago on June 6, 2017
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 5, 2017 - 8:43amCHICAGO – Truly unique and creative micro-budget films are as rare as a sighting of Bigfoot these days, as so many people are picking up a camera to give it try. The production of “Dave Made a Maze” is a happy exception, a film that delivers the thrills and at the same time makes fun of them. Throw in hipsters-in-peril and homages to 1980s adventure films, and it’s easy to find the way through this fun movie.
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