CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
Red Carpet
Exclusive Portrait: ‘The Judge’ Star Robert Downey Jr. at 50th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 6, 2014 - 8:05amCHICAGO – The 2014 and 50th Chicago International Film Festival kicks off this week on October 9th, and had a Chicago Red Carpet preview on October 5th with the new film “The Judge,” starring Robert Downey Jr. and directed by David Dobkin.
Entertainment News: Comic Legend Joan Rivers Dies at 81
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 4, 2014 - 5:03pmNEW YORK CITY – There are legends, and then there is Joan Rivers. The comedian and show business survivor had a life journey as an influential star from the 1960s all the way to the end of her life. Joan Rivers died on September 4th, 2014, in New York City after suffering respiratory failure last weekend.
Interview: From Stage to Screen for the Actors in ‘Jersey Boys’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 18, 2014 - 12:55pmCHICAGO – When taking a huge Broadway hit to the screen, there are a whole new set of challenges. For the actors of the new film adaptation of “Jersey Boys” – John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda – it involved driving lessons from director Clint Eastwood and interpreting their stage personas on film.
Interview: ‘Silicon Valley’ Actor Martin Starr at 2014 Chicago Critics Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 14, 2014 - 6:13pmCHICAGO – Martin Starr is an actor who is a player. After making an amazing TV debut in “Freaks and Greeks,” as Bill Haverchuck, he has parlayed that unforgettable breakthrough into a number of top roles, including in the film “Dead Snow: Red vs. Dead,” which played at the 2014 Chicago Critics Film Festival.
Interviews: Red Carpet at Chicago LGBT International Film Festival Reeling31
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 24, 2014 - 10:52amCHICAGO – In November of 2013, the 31st annual Chicago LGBT International Film Festival, also known as “Reeling31,” provided a week long showcase for gay filmmakers. There were many new voices in the mix, and they were on the Red Carpet on opening night of the Fest.
Slideshow: Red-Carpet Portraits of ‘Divergent’ Stars Shailene Woodley, Theo James
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 23, 2014 - 1:34pmCHICAGO – The numbers are in and the new film “Divergent” – based on the popular novel by Veronica Roth – had the second best opening of 2014, with $56 million at the box office. On March 4th, 2014, photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com was at the Red Carpet Chicago premiere, and captured Exclusive Red-Carpet Portraits of cast members Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Amy Newbold, and Ansel Elgort, in addition to the Chicago-based author Veronica Roth.
Interviews: ‘The Book Thief’ Red Carpet at 2013 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 28, 2013 - 12:02pmCHICAGO – On November 27th, “The Book Thief” opened everywhere across the country. The film was adapted from a popular novel by Markus Zusak, and involves a book loving girl navigating the horrors of the Holocaust during World War II, living in a foster home in Berlin. Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush portrays her foster parent, Sophie Nélisse is the girl and Brian Percival (“Downton Abbey”) directed the film.
Interviews: Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer Talk ‘Fruitvale Station’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 16, 2013 - 11:25amCHICAGO – Right on the heels of the Trayvon Martin verdict is a new film about a similar divisive and race-controversial event, “Fruitvale Station.” Actor Michael B. Jordan portrays Oscar Grant, a 22 year old African American who was shot in the back during an arrest procedure in Oakland, California.
Slideshow: Exclusive Red-Carpet Portraits of Joseph Gordon-Levitt, ‘Looper’ Director Rian Johnson
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 12, 2012 - 8:26pmCHICAGO – One of the hottest actors of 2012 is Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Fresh off his triumph in “The Dark Knight Rises,” comes a new performance in the science fiction film, “Looper,” in which he co-stars with Bruce Willis. The movie is the second collaboration with writer/director Rian Johnson, after “Brick” in 2005. Read our review of the film here and come back for an interview with writer/director Johnson.
Slideshow: Exclusive Portrait Gallery From 2011 Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 23, 2011 - 9:36pm
Dennis Farina on the Red Carpet for ‘Last Rites for Joe May,’ October 6th, 2011CHICAGO – The 47th Chicago International Film Festival wrapped on Oct. 20, 2011 with a spectacular showing of the new film “The Artist”. Over the past two weeks, HollywoodChicago.com has been covering the red carpets and publishing exclusive portraits of the stars and directors.
