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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On-Air Film Review: Divine Ms. Midler Witchery in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 1, 2022 - 9:30amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on September 29th, 2022, reviewing “Hocus Pocus 2,” a Disney sequel to the bewitching 1993 original, streaming on Disney+ beginning September 30th.
Tribeca 2018: Sarah Jessica Parker Shines in ‘Blue Night’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 26, 2018 - 9:49amNEW YORK CITY – Although many people will never think of Sarah Jessica Parker in any other role than Carrie Bradshaw of “Sex and the City,” the actor makes a major breakout with her new film, “Blue Night,” which premiered (naturally for her) at the 17th Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on April 19th, 2018.
Exclusive Portrait: Sarah Jessica Parker Introduces Shoe Line
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 10, 2014 - 9:00pmCHICAGO – Carrie Bradshaw finally has her own shoe line. Sarah Jessica Parker – the actress who portrayed the footwear obsessed Carrie through six TV seasons and two movies with “Sex and the City” – has launched her own line of shoes. She introduced her “SJP Collection” in Chicago at Nordstrom Michigan Avenue on March 7th.
Blu-ray Review: Kids Deserve Better Than ‘Escape From Planet Earth’
Submitted by BrianTT on June 17, 2013 - 10:44amCHICAGO – Not only have I been a longtime fan of great children’s films like those produced by Disney and Studio Ghibli over the years but I’m now a parent and absolutely adore the feeling of passing along my favorite films like “Spirited Away,” “Dumbo,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Toy Story” along to my little ones. My children will never see “Escape From Planet Earth.” As someone who not only sees nearly every animated film in his profession but has a new appreciation for them given my being a parent, I feel qualified to say this is one of the worst children’s films of the last decade. It’s aggressively annoying with awful character design and a screenplay that is clearly trying to teach children a lesson about boredom.
Exclusive Portrait: ‘Glee’ Star Chris Colfer For New Book ‘The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 21, 2012 - 2:43pmNAPERVILLE, Ill. – A Golden Globe winner and one of Time magazine’s most influential people of 2011, “Glee” star and new author Chris Colfer poses for a HollywoodChicago.com close-up before his sold-out book signing on July 19, 2012 at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville, Ill.
Blu-ray Review: ‘New Year’s Eve’ Wants to Ruin Your Holidays
Submitted by BrianTT on May 7, 2012 - 1:09pmCHICAGO – By now, you’re surely aware of the general hatred for Garry Marshall’s horrendous ensemble romantic comedy “New Year’s Eve.” HollywoodChicago.com said ““New Year’s Eve” is so garish and manipulative that it doesn’t really qualify as a film – it’s a product, no more an actual movie than a Hallmark card is a piece of poetry.”
Blu-ray Review: Insulting, Miscast ‘I Don’t Know How She Does It’
Submitted by BrianTT on January 30, 2012 - 2:15pmCHICAGO – “I Don’t Know How She Does It” could have been just another misogynistic (you would never see “I Don’t Know How HE Does It”…the very title implies sexism) alleged comedy but it goes well beyond that partially because it features one of the worst screenplays of 2011 but also because it is easily one of the most miscast movies ever made.
Film Review: Shallow, Garish ‘New Year’s Eve’ Ruins Your Holiday
Submitted by BrianTT on December 9, 2011 - 10:54amCHICAGO – “New Year’s Eve” is so garish and manipulative that it doesn’t really qualify as a film – it’s a product, no more an actual movie than a Hallmark card is a piece of poetry. It is corporate junk at its worst, so shallow that it’s almost remarkably thin, as if director Garry Marshall were trying to win a contest for lack of subtlety.
Film Review: Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘I Don’t Know How She Does It’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 16, 2011 - 4:22pmCHICAGO – She produced and starred in one of the great TV-to-film franchises of the last 15 years. She has made millions in endorsements for the fashion industry. She is married to a prominent celebrity who once played Ferris Bueller. Regarding Sarah Jessica Parker, “I Don’t Know How She Does It.”
TV News: ‘Sex and the City’ Possibly Returning to Television
Submitted by BrianTT on August 16, 2011 - 4:56pmCHICAGO – Fans that were excited for the possibility of a third “Sex and the City” film may be disappointed at the news the movie will be put on hold. However, the fix to see Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda could still be filled.