CHICAGO – In the last several years, how many times have you wanted to shout the “Mad as Hell” movie quote? Well, Invictus Theatre Co. has produced a stage adaptation of “Network” – with that quote shout worthy – at the Windy City Playhouse in Chicago through September 29th. For tickets/details, click HOWARD BEALE.
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Oscar Week: HollywoodChicago.com 2023 Academy Award Predictions
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 11, 2023 - 2:02amCHICAGO – We have arrived. Welcome to the annual Oscar Predictions on HollywoodChicago.com for 2023 (the 95th Academy Awards). The film/entertainment contributors of HC – Patrick McDonald and Spike Walters – are joined by filmmaker treasure Michael Glover Smith (“Relative”) and film critic Jeffrey L. York of “The Establishing Shot.”
Oscar Week: Interview with Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert of ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 10, 2023 - 11:30pmCHICAGO – It’s Oscar Week, as the 95th Academy Awards will be broadcast on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, on ABC-TV. Nominated for Best Directors are affectionally called the “Daniels” … Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheiner … for the awards sweeping film “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” They talked to HollywoodChicago.com in March of 2022.
On-Air Film Review: Shout-out to Ghostface Again in 'Scream VI'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 10, 2023 - 4:22pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker in for Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 9th, 2023, reviewing “Scream VI,” the continuing story of Ghostface and his victims. In theaters beginning March 10th.
Film Review: Woody Harrelson Guides a Basketball Team in ‘Champions’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 10, 2023 - 12:46pmCHICAGO – “Champions” is a predictable and formulaic, but it’s ultimately a good natured trip into a world of sports comedy clichés. It’s never particularly laugh out loud funny, but its heart is in the right place, which makes it hard to root against the film.
SXSW2023: ‘Dungeons & Dragons …’ is Opening Night Film on March 10 at SXSW Film/TV Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 10, 2023 - 11:44amCHICAGO – The in-person SXSW Conference and Festivals opens tonight with “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” as part of the Film and TV Fest. SXSW 2023 runs March 10th-19th in Austin, Texas.
Oscar Week: Director Lukas Dhont on His Oscar Nominated ‘Close’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 7, 2023 - 10:57pmCHICAGO – It’s Oscar Week, as the 95th Academy Awards will be broadcast on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, on ABC-TV. Nominated for Best International Feature Film is “Close,” from Belgium and France. The writer and director of the film is Lukas Dhont, and he talked to HollywoodChicago.com.
Oscar Week: Flashback Interview with 2023 Nominee Angela Bassett
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 6, 2023 - 7:32pmCHICAGO – It’s Oscar Week, as the 95th Academy Awards will be broadcast on Sunday, March 12th, 2023, on ABC-TV. Nominated for Best Supporting Actress is Angela Bassett for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” her second nomination after “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” in 1994.
Exclusive Portraits: Michael B. Jordan & Jonathan Majors, Lead Actors in ‘Creed III’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 6, 2023 - 6:28pmCHICAGO – Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors are two of the hottest featured players in film right now and teamed up over the weekend in “Creed III,” the continuation of the Adonis Creed (Jordan) story, son of Apollo Creed from the Rocky Balboa Universe. Majors portrays Damian, the latest challenger to Creed’s reign.
Oscar Week: Audio Film Review of 2023 Oscar Nominated Shorts
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 5, 2023 - 9:24pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the 2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films in separate programs featuring Animation, Live Action and Documentary Shorts. Presented by Shorts TV and currently in select theaters, including Chicago, see local listings.
Podtalk: Writer/Director Alex Heller on ‘The Year Between,’ Releasing on VOD March 3, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 3, 2023 - 2:41pmCHICAGO – It’s been an amazing journey for actor and filmmaker Alex Heller with her directorial debut film “The Year Between.” The film premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival and screened at the hometown Chicago International Film Festival last October. The film is being released through Video-On-Demand beginning March 3rd, 2023.
On-Air Film Review: Past Turns Out to Be Prologue in ‘Creed III’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 3, 2023 - 1:04pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker in for Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 3rd, 2023, reviewing “Creed III,” with Michael B. Jordan making his directorial debut and reprising his role as Adonis Creed. In theaters beginning March 3rd.
Podtalk: Michael Kinirons of ‘The Sparrow’ at 24th Chicago Irish Film Festival, Mar. 2, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 2, 2023 - 1:27pmCHICAGO – One of the bonus elements of Chicago’s many film events is the opportunity to meet filmmakers from all around the world. The 24th Chicago Irish Film Festival (CIFF) will open on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, with “The Sparrow,” and appearing on behalf of the film is writter/director Michael Kinirons. For ticket information, click THE SPARROW.
Podtalk: Michael B. Jordan & Jonathan Majors of ‘Creed III’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 1, 2023 - 8:07pmCHICAGO – The highly anticipated “Creed III,” opening March 3rd, continues the “Rocky Universe” story of Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan, also director), son of Rocky Balboa nemesis Apollo Creed. In this latest chapter Adonis is challenged by a childhood friend named Damian (Jonathan Majors), freed from prison with a score to settle.
