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+.
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Film Review: ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ is Fun, Very Odd
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 13, 2015 - 10:12amCHICAGO – Part James Bond, part absurdist adventure, “Kingsman: The Secret Service” is nonetheless a romp, with Colin Firth handling the Brit spy role with a natural aplomb. If the notion of a super secret rogue spy agency under a London tailor shop is something that sounds intriguing, that doesn’t even begin to tell the tale.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Passes to ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ With Colin Firth
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 6, 2015 - 3:21pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the highly anticipated new film “Kingsman: The Secret Service” starring Colin Firth and Samuel L. Jackson!
Blu-ray Review: ‘RoboCop’ Remake Struggles with Identity
Submitted by NickHC on July 5, 2014 - 9:33amCHICAGO – After years of being envisioned with numerous directors (“Noah’s” Darren Aronofsky was once attached), a new version of “RoboCop” has arrived. While the original 80s classic stood out for its foresight into current cultural turmoil, this remake is more a product of movies of the past, and to be more specific, our recent beloved superhero movies.
Film Review: Near-Perfect ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Defies Common Sequel Disappointment
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 6, 2014 - 3:34pm- Adam Fendelman
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CHICAGO – If the original is anything to applaud, the sequel usually isn’t. And even more rarely is the sequel actually better.
Film Review: ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Pledges Allegiance to Strong Action, Twists
Submitted by NickHC on April 3, 2014 - 9:56pmCHICAGO – In record-breaking time, even for Marvel, a comic book character has had their existence (basically) rebooted. The arc may be continued from the previous film, and some of the actors may reappear, but this take on Captain America is bonafide divergent.
Film Review: ‘RoboCop’ Reboot Lacks Fun Factor, Fearful Villain
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 14, 2014 - 1:15amCHICAGO – You get the sense that a writer for the new “RoboCop” felt very proud of himself when he coined the cheeky word “robophobic” as a play on a current cultural hot button. The Samuel L. Jackson moment of self-fulfilled glory reminded me of the rest of the plot that was missing.
Film Review: Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’ Remake Merely Echoes Superior Original
Submitted by BrianTT on November 26, 2013 - 3:57pmAfter years in development hell, Spike Lee’s remake of Park Chan-wook’s beloved “Oldboy” is finally here. Does it live up to the high expectations set by the original?
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 5 Blu-ray, DVD Combo Packs to ‘Turbo’ From ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Makers
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 9, 2013 - 6:10pm- Adam Fendelman
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CHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Combo Pack with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 5 free Blu-ray and DVD combo packs up for grabs for the highly anticipated home release of “Turbo” from the makers of “Kung Fu Panda” and “Madagascar”!
Blu-ray Review: Steven Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park’ Released in 3D Version
Submitted by BrianTT on May 7, 2013 - 8:22pmCHICAGO – Few films from the first half of the ’90s have held up as well as Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park,” recently released in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack that includes the 3D version of the film. How HUGE is “Jurassic Park”? Adjusted for inflation, it’s made $728 million domestically, 16th all-time and sandwiched between two “Star Wars” movies (“Jedi” and “Phantom”). Everyone talks about Indy. The dinos have actually made more.
Blu-ray Review: Quentin Tarantino’s Great ‘Django Unchained’ Gets Quickie Release
Submitted by BrianTT on April 26, 2013 - 4:49pmCHICAGO – Who but Quentin Tarantino could make a nearly-three-hour movie about slavery and turn it into the highest-grossing film of his career? The movie made over $160 million domestically and over $400 million worldwide on its way to two major Oscars — Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. With all of its massive success, one might expect a lavish Blu-ray release. What we get is a bit more cut-rate. It’s got a good transfer but it’s slight on special features and it’s very likely that a special edition is inevitable. Then again, I’ve been waiting for the “Kill Bill” recut, full-movie edition that QT promised years ago.