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.
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Film Review: Joss Whedon & Friends Tackle the Bard in ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Submitted by BrianTT on June 20, 2013 - 11:39amCHICAGO – While relaxing and catching his breath after the stressful task of filming “Marvel’s The Avengers,” writer/director Joss Whedon didn’t just drink wine, host parties, and take baths in his money. He decided to use his break to make another movie.
TV Review: TNT’s ‘Franklin & Bash’ Adds Heather Locklear
Submitted by BrianTT on June 19, 2013 - 10:53amCHICAGO – The generally-likable and amiable TNT law dramedy “Franklin & Bash” returns tonight in a slightly new iteration designed to build buzz by adding a bit of sizzle to the show. Heather Locklear joins the cast, the boys move to a beach house that allows for a lot of shirtless shots and bikini parties, and one of the guys may even have a gorgeous love interest.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Chicago Passes to TNT’s ‘Franklin & Bash’ VIP TV Party
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on May 13, 2012 - 10:47pmCHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have 50 admit-two VIP TV party passes up for grabs to the special sneak screening of the second-season premiere episode of TNT’s “Franklin & Bash”!
Slideshow: Five-Image Gallery at ‘Franklin & Bash’ Chicago Screening
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 1, 2011 - 9:50amCHICAGO – The publicity machine was in full force a couple weeks ago in Chicago, as Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer rolled into town to promote their new summer TV series, “Franklin & Bash,” premiering June 1st on the TNT Network at 8pm CST. The duo previewed the show at a screening party here on May 16th.
TV Review: ‘Franklin & Bash’ Makes For Enjoyable Summer Diversion
Submitted by BrianTT on May 31, 2011 - 7:47pmCHICAGO – Chemistry between cast members is an underrated essential of hit television. We need to believe that a couple, whether they be romantic or a pair of buddies, aren’t just actors on assignment. That feeling that a husband and wife or a pair of friends probably hate each other as soon as the director calls cut can sink a project that relies on chemistry.
Interview: ‘Franklin & Bash’ Stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Breckin Meyer
Submitted by BrianTT on May 31, 2011 - 10:59amCHICAGO – The stars of the new TNT legal comedy “Franklin and Bash,” Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer, have been playing the PR game long enough that they’re completely comfortable sitting in front of a reporter and just being themselves. When I walked in on them at the Four Seasons in Chicago, they were both on their smart phones laughing and tweeting. It seemed a natural place to start.
