CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the streaming series “Emily in Paris” the adventures of Emily Cooper and her fanciful/fashionable Paris friends and lovers, now in its fourth season. Episodes 1-5 currently on Netflix.
Selma
Via Zoom: Director Sam Pollard Revives the History of 'MLK/FBI'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 14, 2021 - 12:19pm- 1950s
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- Alabama
- assassination
- Civil Rights
- Director
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- HollywoodChicago.com Content
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- January 15th
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- Martin Luther King Day
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- Patrick McDonald
- Sam Pollard
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CHICAGO – Sam Pollard has been a behind-the-scenes film editor/producer for most of his career, best known for his work with Spike Lee. But recently, after sporadic director assignments over the years, he has broken out with two major profile documentaries, one on Sammy Davis Jr. in 2017, and his most recent “MLK/FBI.”
Photos: 54th Chicago International Film Festival Ends with Ruth E. Carter & ‘The Front Runner’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 22, 2018 - 10:59am- 2018
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- Black Panther
- Black Perspectives
- Chicago International Film Festival
- Costume Designer
- Documentary
- Gala Presentations
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- Hugh Jackman
- International Competition
- J.K. Simmons
- Jason Reitman
- Joe Arce
- Juno
- Michael Kutza
- New Directors
- Patrick McDonald
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- Regina Taylor
- Ruth E. Carter
- Selma
- The Front Runner
- Vera Farmiga
- World Cinema
CHICAGO – That’s a wrap. The 54th Chicago International Film Festival ended on Sunday October 21st, 2018, with a screening of “The Front Runner,” directed by Jason Reitman (who made an appearance). Also on Saturday, the Black Perspectives event was a career overview of Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter, who contributed to “Black Panther” and “Selma,” among many others.
Film News: DAY ELEVEN of 54th Chicago International Film Festival Has Black Perspectives Tribute
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 19, 2018 - 6:43amCHICAGO – DAY ELEVEN of the 54th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) on Saturday, October 20th, 2018, is Black Perspectives Night, with a tribute to behind-the-scenes production leadership that is vital to the look of a film, through one of its best practitioners. And in the week before Halloween, the “After Dark” series goes spookily into the wee hours.
Interview: Actor David Oyelowo Presides Over ‘A United Kingdom’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 4, 2017 - 7:17pm- A United Kingdom
- Africa
- Ava DuVernay
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- David Oyelowo
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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- Forrest Whitaker
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
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- Jessica Oyelowo
- Lincoln
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- Ruth Khama
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CHICAGO – Actor David Oyelowo is very familiar with portraying a man of consequence put into a difficult leadership role. In 2014, he took on the role of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in “Selma.” Currently, he is in theaters with “A United Kingdom,” which tells the story of an African prince who led his country to a new mindset in the 1950s.
Interview: Actor André Holland is Rising in ‘Moonlight’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 14, 2016 - 11:03amCHICAGO – While the name André Holland may not be familiar, the actor’s consummate approach to his craft is unforgettable. Specializing in character parts, Holland has raised his profile in such movie hits as “Selma” and “42,’ and on television recently with “The Knick” and “American Horror Story.” His latest film is “Moonlight.”
Film Feature: HollywoodChicago.com’s 2015 Oscar Predictions
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 21, 2015 - 4:58amCHICAGO – Oscar! Oscar! Oscar! Say it three times to win it, and you’ll win every Academy Award pool you enter – at least for the nine categories covered here – if you follow the advice of the HollywoodChicago.com “experts.” We have the Oscar magic, so if you believe in it, then we deliver.
Interview: Actor Trai Byers of Film ‘Selma,’ TV’s ‘Empire’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 22, 2015 - 4:34pmCHICAGO – The excellent film “Selma” focuses on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But just as important as King were the marchers from supporting civil rights societies, such as the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and their leaders like James Forman, portrayed in the film by Trai Byers.
Feature: Top 25 Interviews of 2014, By Patrick McDonald
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 12, 2015 - 3:48pm- Bennett Miller
- Chaz Ebert
- Dick Cavett
- Eddie Redmayne
- Feature
- HollywoodChicago.com Content
- Interview
- Jake Johnson
- Jason Schwarzman
- Joe Arce
- Katherine Turner
- Kevin Hart
- Life Itself
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- Liv Ullmann
- Mackenzie Phillips
- Michael Moore
- Michael Pitt
- Oliver Stone
- Patrick McDonald
- Richard Linklater
- Rob Reiner
- Selma
- Steve James
- Zach Braff
CHICAGO – One of the specialities of HollywoodChicago.com is the film and personality interview. The majority of these chats came through me, Patrick McDonald, and I couldn’t narrow it down to a top 10 or even a top 20. For 2014, there were 25 top interviews, and it is a diverse range of voices.
Interview: Actor David Oyelowo, Director Ava DuVernay of ‘Selma’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 8, 2015 - 7:45amCHICAGO – One of the most vital – and contemporarily relevant – historical films is about to be released. “Selma” is the story of the titanic struggle to establish voting rights in Alabama in 1965, led by the iconic civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Actor David Oyelowo portrays King, and was directed by Ava DuVernay.
Film Review: ‘Selma’ a Powerful Reminder that History Does Repeat
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 1, 2015 - 9:59amCHICAGO – With exquisite timing, the historical docudrama “Selma” will ring in 2015, and adds to the race-oppression-in-America debate that everything old is new again. Set in 1965, it is the courageous story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the ordinary citizens that fought for the right to vote.
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