CHICAGO – The Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago continues to provide different viewpoints on the American stage, and their latest “Little Bear Ridge Road” is no exception. Featuring ensemble member Laurie Metcalf, it’s the resonate story of a family at the crossroads. For tickets/details, click LITTLE BEAR.
HollywoodChicago.com Movie Reviews
Eggers Shakespeare! On-Air Film Review of ‘The Northman’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 21, 2022 - 12:43pm Rating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on April 21st, reviewing “The Northman,” an adaptation of the legend that inspired Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” by visionary writer/director Robert Eggers. In theaters April 22nd.
In the Cage! On-Air Film Review of ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 21, 2022 - 12:27pm Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on April 21st, reviewing “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” in theaters April 22nd.
New Degeneration! Audio Film Review of ‘The Bad Guys’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 21, 2022 - 12:24amRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on “The Bad Guys,” the latest cartoony film from Dreamworks Animation, featuring the voices of Sam Rockwell, Awkafina, Alex Borstein and Zazie Beetz, among others, and in theaters on April 22nd.
Never Alone with Your Clone! Audio Film Review of ‘Dual’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 14, 2022 - 6:22pmRating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on “Dual,” the latest film from Riley Stearns (THE ART OF SELF DEFENSE, and featuring Karen Gillan and Aaron Paul. In select theaters on Wednesday, April 15th, see local listings for theaters and show times.
Law-Abiding ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 14, 2022 - 11:22am Rating: 3.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – The elements of the Fantastic Beasts franchise that work at all are the ones most closely connected to the larger world of Harry Potter that enchanted the hearts and minds of millions in the first place. In “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” it’s ostensible main character Newt Scamander demoted to supporting character while Dumbledore is front and center.
Mark His Redemption! Audio Film Review of ‘Father Stu’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 12, 2022 - 10:12pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on “Father Stu,” featuring Mark Wahlberg traveling down an unusual life path, portraying a character journey from unsuccessful boxer and actor to the priesthood. In theaters on Wednesday, April 13th, just in time for redemption on Easter weekend.
Nickel and Timing! Audio Film Review of ‘The Automat’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 10, 2022 - 9:21am Rating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on “The Automat,” a nostalgic look at a long-gone New York City/Philadelphia restaurant institution, a directorial debut by Lisa Hurwitz featuring interviews with Mel Brooks, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and others. In select theaters now.
Her Art Will Go On! On-Air Film Review of ‘Aline’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 8, 2022 - 12:14pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on April 7th, reviewing “Aline,” a fictional account of the Celine Dion story, in theaters beginning April 8th.
Siren Song of the Bay! On-Air Film Review of ‘Ambulance’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 8, 2022 - 11:53amRating: 3.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on April 7th, reviewing “Ambulance,” the latest film from director Michael Bay, in theaters beginning April 8th.
Inner Spirit! Audio Film Review of 'You Won’t Be Alone'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 3, 2022 - 8:42pmRating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review on “You Won’t Be Alone,” a UK/Serbia/Australia co-production, and the debut feature film from Goran Stolevski, which opened in theaters on April 1st, including Chicago’s Music Box Theatre.
Broadway Bound! Audio Film Review of ‘Better Nate Than Ever’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 1, 2022 - 5:02pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Better Nate Than Ever – a new live action film from Walt Disney Studios, – an adaptation by writer/director Tim Federle from his own 2013 novel, streaming on Disney+ beginning Friday, April 1st.
All You! On-Air Film Review of ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 1, 2022 - 11:19amRating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 31st, reviewing “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” written and directed by “The Daniels” (Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), in theaters beginning April 1st.
Vampire State Building! On-Air Film Review of ‘Morbius’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 1, 2022 - 10:34amRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 31st, reviewing “Morbius,” the latest film in the Sony Spider-Man Universe (SSU), in theaters beginning April 1st.
