CHICAGO – When two brothers confront the sins of each other and it expands into a psychology of an entire race, it’s at a stage play found in Chicago’s Invictus Theatre Company production of “Topdog/Underdog,” now at their new home at the Windy City Playhouse through March 31st, 2024. Click TD/UD for tickets/info.
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On-Air Film Review: Tilda Swinton in a New Odd Couple For ‘Problemista’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 7, 2024 - 12:50amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 29th, 2024, reviewing “Problemista,” the debut film of writer/director/lead actor Julio Torres. In select theater now, in Chicago March 8th.
Oscar Week! Audio Review of 2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 4, 2024 - 9:07amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the 2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films in separate programs featuring Live Action, Animation and Documentary Shorts. Presented by Shorts TV/Magnolia Films and currently in select theaters, see local listings.
On-Air Film Review: Spice of Life Found in Epic ‘Dune Part Two’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 1, 2024 - 11:16amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 29th, 2024, reviewing “Dune Part Two,” the highly anticipated continuation of director Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of author Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic. In theaters beginning March 1st, 2024.
On Air Review: Dior & Chanel Design ‘The New Look’ on Apple TV+
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 24, 2024 - 10:20amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Ben Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 22th, 2024, reviewing the Apple TV+ series “The New Look,” which profiles the real people and their WW2-era decisions, behind fashion’s greatest names and brands. Currently streaming on the Apple TV+ platform.
On-Air Film Review: Accelerate with Ethan Coen’s ‘Drive-Away Dolls’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 23, 2024 - 10:55amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Ben Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 22th, 2024, reviewing “Drive-Away Dolls,” a new film from absurdist master Ethan Coen. In theaters beginning February 23rd .!—break—>
On-Air Film Review: ‘Suncoast’ Explores the Fate of Consciousness
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 9, 2024 - 11:05amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 8th, 2024, reviewing “Suncoast,” a re-exploration of the Terri Schiavo case through a fictional nearby family. Streaming on HULU beginning February 9th.
On-Air Film Review: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ is Totally Electrifying
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 9, 2024 - 12:53amCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 8th, 2024, reviewing “Lisa Frankenstein,” an adaptation of the famous Monster story, from a 1980s point of view. In theaters on February 9th.
On-Air Film Review: We Are the World in ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 2, 2024 - 4:18pm- Billy Joel
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- Bruce Springsteen
- Diana Ross
- Harry Belafont
- Lionel Ritchie
- Michael Jackson
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- Paul Simon
- Ray Charles
- Scott Thompson
- Stevie Wonder
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 1st, 2024, reviewing “The Greatest Night in Pop,” a documentary about the one-night-only gathering of pop heavyweights to record “We Are the World.” Streaming on Netflix since January 29th.
On-Air Film Review: ‘The Zone of Interest’ is a Domestic Warning
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 2, 2024 - 4:08pmRating: 5.0/5.0 |
On-Air Film Review: She’s Got the Write Stuff in ‘Miller’s Girl’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 25, 2024 - 9:56pmCHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on January 25th, 2024, reviewing “Miller’s Girl.,” a teacher and student reciprocation written and directed by Jade Hailey Bartlett. In theaters on January 26th.!—break—>