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.
Rhona Mitra
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Stolen’ Wastes Talented Cast on Melodrama
Submitted by BrianTT on July 5, 2010 - 9:25amCHICAGO – On paper, “Stolen” probably looked like the kind of competent thriller that could get once-rising star Josh Lucas back into the spotlight and prove to producers that “Mad Men” star Jon Hamm could carry a motion picture. Sadly, lackluster direction of what is essentially no more interesting than an extended episode of “Cold Case” squanders the talent of both men, a pair of actors who deserve better showcases.
TV Review: Promising Supernatural Thrills of ABC’s ‘The Gates’
Submitted by BrianTT on June 20, 2010 - 10:22amCHICAGO – After years of simply giving up to cable networks like AMC, USA, and TNT, the broadcast networks are trying to reclaim summer viewers; none more aggressively than ABC with three new shows debuting this week — “Scoundrels,” “The Gates,” and “Rookie Blue.”
Blu-Ray Review: Prequel ‘Underworld: Rise of the Lycans’ With Michael Sheen
Submitted by BrianTT on May 27, 2009 - 5:06pmCHICAGO – “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” is easily one of the weirdest movies of 2009. It’s a werewolf movie that plays like a variation on “Gladiator” or “Spartacus” with the foundation of “Romeo & Juliet”. Solid work by the excellent Michael Sheen nearly redeems the film but an awful screenplay, dull design, and plodding direction sink this bizarre prequel.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 20 Autographed ‘Underworld: Rise of the Lycans’ Posters From Kevin Grevioux
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 28, 2009 - 6:47pmCHICAGO – Following our interview with Chicago-born Marvel Comics writer and “Underworld” and “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” character creator Kevin Grevioux, we now have a special HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with 20 autographed Kevin Grevioux posters for the new film up for grabs.
Interview: Chicago ‘Underworld: Rise of the Lycans’ Writer Kevin Grevioux on Science-Based Vampires
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 24, 2009 - 9:37pmCHICAGO – While Alfred Hitchcock and more recently M. Night Shyamalan have teetered between whether or not to write roles for themselves into their own scripts, there’s no tottering for Chicago-born Marvel Comics writer and “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” character creator Kevin Grevioux.
Free Chicago Screenings to ‘Underworld: Rise of the Lycans,’ Autographed Posters With Star Kevin Grevioux
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 17, 2009 - 4:35amCHICAGO – “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans” star Kevin Grevioux will be in Chicago on Jan. 19, 2009 to give away a limited amount of autographed posters for the film as well as admit-two passes to the movie. Want to know where and when to show up for this special event? Read on as HollywoodChicago.com dishes to you the scoop.
Slideshow: 5-Image Gallery For ‘Underworld: Rise of the Lycans’ With Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy
Submitted by BrianTT on January 7, 2009 - 9:47amCHICAGO – This 5-image slideshow contains official press images for Screen Gems’ “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans,” which stars Rhona Mitra, Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, Kevin Grevioux, Steven Mackintosh, Tania Nolan, and Craig Parker from writers Danny McBride and Dirk Blackman & Howard McCain and director Patrick Tatopoulos. The film opens on Jan. 23, 2009.
