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.
HollywoodChicago.com Movie Reviews
Devil Be Strolling! On-Air Review of ‘When Evil Lurks’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 27, 2023 - 10:36am 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 October 26th, 2023, reviewing “When Evil Lurks,” an Argentinian horror film that’s just in time for the Halloween weekend. In theaters now and streaming on Shudder October 27th, 2023.
Manifest Infamy! On-Air Review of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 19, 2023 - 11:52pm 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 October 19th, 2023, reviewing “Killers of the Flower Moon,” the 26th feature film directed by Martin Scorsese and featuring Leonardo DiCaprio. In theaters on October 20th, 2023.
OBJECTION! Sustained! On-Air Review of ‘The Burial’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 17, 2023 - 2:13pm Rating: 2.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 12th, 2023, reviewing “The Burial,” a courtroom drama featuring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jone. Streaming on Prime Video since October 13th.
Sing-a-Ding-Along! On-Air Review of ‘Dicks: The Musical’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 14, 2023 - 8:46amRating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 12th, 2023, reviewing “Dicks: The Musical” a raucous new romp featuring Nathan Lane and Megan Thee Stallion. In select theaters on October 13th, wider release on October 20th.
Refined Intervention! On-Air Review of ‘She Came to Me’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 6, 2023 - 8:00amRating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 5th, 2023, reviewing “She Came to Me” a film about the power of love and New York City tugboats. In theaters on October 6th.
Devil You Say! On-Air Review of ‘The Exorcist: Believer’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 5, 2023 - 2:24pm Rating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on October 5th, 2023, reviewing “The Exorcist: Believer” a story continuation from the universe of the original film. In theaters on October 6th.
Toga! Toga! On-Air Review of ‘The Re-Education of Molly Singer’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 30, 2023 - 9:39amRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on September 28th, 2023, reviewing “The Re-Education of Molly Singer,” a back-to-campus romp. Opening in theaters and through Video-On-Demand September 29th.
The Mother Also Rises! On-Air Review of ‘Flora and Son’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 29, 2023 - 11:40amRating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on September 29th, 2023, reviewing “Flora and Son,” written/directed by John Carney (ONCE). In select theaters and streaming on Apple TV+ on September 29th.
Take Me to Your Breeder! Audio Review of ‘The Creator’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 29, 2023 - 10:13amRating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “The Creator,” a new science fiction film co-written (with Chris Weitz) and directed by Gareth Edwards, the filmmaker behind the well-received Star Wars film “Rogue One.” In theaters on September 29th.
Bunch of Smart Ass-ets: On-Air Film Review of ‘Dumb Money’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 28, 2023 - 9:50amRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on September 21st, 2023, reviewing “Dumb Money,” featuring Paul Dano as Keith Gill, a rogue stock trader. Opening in theaters everywhere September 29th.
Battle of Assimilation! On-Air Review of ‘It Lives Inside’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 24, 2023 - 8:33pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on September 21st, 2023, reviewing “It Lives Inside,” a new horror film based on monster mythology from India. In theaters since September 22nd.
Leonardo’s Da Vinci Vision! On-Air Review of ‘The Inventor’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 16, 2023 - 8:17amRating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on September 14th, 2023, reviewing “The Inventor,” an animated epic on the final days of inventor and artist Leonardo Da Vinci. In theaters on September 15th.
Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot Will Go ‘A Haunting in Venice’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 14, 2023 - 6:33pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – While Kenneth Branagh still isn’t a favorite Hercule Poirot, I was as surprised as anyone to find that this third go around as the Belgian detective was my favorite. As the title implies, there are jump scares a-plenty as Poirot tries to get his little gray cells around the strange goings-on in a spooky house, and solve the mystery.
