CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
HollywoodChicago.com Movie Reviews
Oscar Week! Audio Film Review of 2023 Oscar Nominated Shorts
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 5, 2023 - 9:21pmRating: 5.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – 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, see local listings.
Bridging the Divide! On-Air Film Review of ‘The Year Between’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 3, 2023 - 2:45pmRating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – 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 “The Year Between,” the writer/director feature film debut of Alex Heller, who also is in the lead role. Available through Video-On-Demand beginning March 3rd.
The Past is Prologue! On-Air Film Review of ‘Creed III’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 3, 2023 - 1:01pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – 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. In theaters beginning March 3rd.
Jim Gaffigan Floored! Audio Film Review of ‘Linoleum’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 26, 2023 - 11:17amRating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Linoleum,” featuring comedian Jim Gaffigan as a middle aged man of science facing a point of his life in crisis, facilitated by a rocket landing in his backyard. In select theaters beginning February 24th, see local listings.
Reunion of Self! On-Air Film Review of ‘Return to Seoul’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 24, 2023 - 2:55pmRating: 5.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker in for Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 23rd, 2023, reviewing “Return to Seoul,” a meditation on an adoptee and identity. In select theaters beginning February 24th.
She Don’t Lie Times 3! On-Air Film Review of ‘Cocaine Bear’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 24, 2023 - 12:10pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker in for Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 23rd, 2023, reviewing “Cocaine Bear,” the based-on-truth coked up animal story. In theaters beginning February 24th.
Re-Realized! Audio Film Review of ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 21, 2023 - 10:37pmRating: 5.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the re-release of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” the 2000 classic directed by Ang Lee and featuring Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once”). The 4K restoration is currently in theaters (see local listings).
Piercing Piece! Audio Film Review of ‘Sharper’ with Julianne Moore
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 20, 2023 - 9:27amRating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Sharper,” a new film from A24 and Apple TV+ featuring Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan and John Lithgow in a film about deception and circumstances. Currently in select theaters (see local listings) and streaming on Apple TV+ beginning February 24th.
Black-Eyed Blonde! On-Air Film Review of ‘Marlowe’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 17, 2023 - 7:37amRating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 16th, 2023, reviewing “Marlowe,” featuring Liam Neeson as the famous private eye Philip Marlowe. In theaters beginning February 15th.
Shrink Wrapped ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 17, 2023 - 7:11amRating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Ant-Man gets supersized in this agreeable Marvel Studios movie, which pits our tiny hero against his most formidable foe yet. While the first two Ant-Man movies were largely comic detours where the bug sized superhero carved a small but charming place in the larger universe, the third Ant-Man and The Wasp film puts him squarely at the center of the next phase of Marvel moviemaking.
To Thine Own Self! On-Air Film Review of ‘Somebody I Used to Know’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 10, 2023 - 9:56amRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 9th, 2023, reviewing “Somebody I Used to Know,” created by husband and wife team Dave Franco and Alison Brie. Streaming on Prime Video beginning February 10th.
For Love! On-Air Film Review of ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 9, 2023 - 10:25pmRating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 9th, 2023, reviewing “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” the third of the male dancer films featuring Channing Tatum. In theaters on February 10th.
These Broken Wings! Audio Film Review of ‘All That Breathes’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 7, 2023 - 7:59amRating: 5.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “All That Breathes,” one of the five nominees for Best Documentary Feature at the upcoming 95th Oscars, directed by Shaunak Sen. On HBO and streaming on HBO Max beginning February 7th.