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Film News: Movies for 2022 Season with ‘Pat & Ken At the Holidays’

Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 19, 2022 - 12:38pm

CHICAGO – It’s Christmas countdown week and the first day of Chanukah, so what better time to serve up “Pat & Ken At the Holidays” for 2022, featuring Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com and his faithful companion Ken Candela, whose off-kilter commentary has blessed him with the nickname, The Movie Wag.

Exclusive Photo: In Memoriam, Peter Mayhew of ‘Star Wars’

Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 8, 2019 - 10:14am

CHICAGO – Most likely Peter Mayhew stepped into movie history because he could fit into a costume. The seven-foot-three actor was the perfect size for a new character in a little film called “Star Wars,” and so he became the once and future persona of Chewbacca. Mayhew died in Texas on April 30th, 2019. He was 74.

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Movie Gifts: Tis the Season for ‘Paramount Scares Vol. 2’ Collection

CHICAGO – In anticipation of the scariest week of the year, HollywoodChicago.com launches its 2024 Movie Gifts series, which will suggest DVDs and collections for holiday giving.
Theater Review: ‘Inherit the Wind’ Speaks to Today at the Goodman Theatre

CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.