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.
The White Ribbon
Blu-ray Review: Saskia Rosendahl Delivers Stunning Debut in ‘Lore’
Submitted by mattmovieman on June 10, 2013 - 8:29amCHICAGO – From the moment young Lore (Saskia Rosendahl) rises from her bath to witness the long-awaited return of her father, thrusting herself in front of a window as the curtains become pasted to her still-moist back, Cate Shortland’s Holocaust-era drama is conspicuously awash in sensuality. The age of its titular heroine was changed from 12 (in Rachel Seiffert’s award-winning book, “The Dark Room”) to 14 in order for the filmmakers to explore her budding sexuality.
Blu-Ray Review: Masterful ‘The White Ribbon’ Dissects Root of Evil
Submitted by BrianTT on June 30, 2010 - 9:18pmCHICAGO – Michael Haneke is one of our best living filmmakers, having already delivered at least one masterpiece in the amazing “Cache” and a few other notable works like “Funny Games,” “The Piano Teacher,” and “Code Unknown.” Those familiar with the quality of his filmography may be stunned to learn that “The White Ribbon” is arguably his best.
Interview: Cinematographer Christian Berger Unravels ‘The White Ribbon’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 15, 2010 - 11:29amCHICAGO – The international reputation of director Michael Haneke (”Caché,” “Funny Games”) is due in no small part to his longtime collaboration with cinematographer Christian Berger, who photographed Haneke’s latest film, “The White Ribbon.”
HollywoodChicago.com’s Top 10 Films of 2009
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 8, 2010 - 12:45amCHICAGO – They came, we saw and in the end, who conquered? HollywoodChicago.com Senior Writer Patrick McDonald weighs in on the Top Ten of 2009. From the rich palette of choices, the challenge is always to winnow it down to ten.
‘The Hurt Locker’ Sweeps Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Submitted by BrianTT on December 21, 2009 - 12:24pmCHICAGO – Kathryn Bigelow’s “The Hurt Locker” swept the Chicago Film Critics Association awards for 2009, winning in every single category in which it was nominated, taking home prizes for Best Picture, Best Director (Kathryn Bigelow), Best Original Screenplay (Mark Boal), Best Actor (Jeremy Renner), and Best Cinematography (Barry Ackroyd).
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