CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
Eddie Volkman
Let’s Get Together! Audio Film Review of ‘Bob Marley One Love’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 14, 2024 - 8:17pm Rating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Bob Marley One Love,” the music biopic of the famous Jamaican reggae legend during his most fertile international fame period in the 1970s up until his early demise from cancer in 1981. In theaters on February 14th.
Tangled Weave! Audio Film Review of Marvel’s ‘Madame Web’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 14, 2024 - 4:26pm Rating: 2.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Madame Web,” a spin-off (grin) of Spider-Man, who first appeared in Marvel Comics back in 1980. This origin story also features a three-woman team (teenagers in the film) that also eventually spin their webs. In theaters on February 14th.
Mob Mentality! Audio Film Review of ‘The Bastard Sons’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 9, 2024 - 9:24pm Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “The Bastard Sons,” currently available for digital download (see providers), regarding an unusual mixed family of New Jersey mobsters. While in the midst of one more big score, the family has to deal with a leader obsessed with revenge … to the detriment of all.
New Dimension! Audio Film Review of Digital 3-D ‘Anselm’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 2, 2024 - 12:11amRating: 4.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Anselm,” a new documentary by director Wim Wenders highlighting the career of artist Anselm Kiefer … now showing in the latest Digital 3-D tech at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre beginning February 2nd. For additional screenings, see local listings.
Drop it Like It’s Not! On-Air Review of Snoop Dogg’s ‘The Underdoggs’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 27, 2024 - 9:09pm Rating: 1.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on a 3-Station Broadcast … Star 96.7 Joliet (IL), Star 102.3 Waukegan and Star 105.5 McHenry on January 5th, reviewing the new film featuring Snoop Dogg entitled “The Underdoggs.” Streaming on Prime Video beginning January 26th.
In the Beginning! Audio Film Review of Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 18, 2024 - 12:31pm Rating: 5.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Origin,” the latest film from director Ava DuVernay of “Selma” and featuring Augunue Ellis-Taylor of “King Richard” portraying author Isabel Wilkerson, as she seeks a thesis for a new book. In theaters January 19th.
Clique Bait! Audio Film Review of Musical Version of ‘Mean Girls’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 11, 2024 - 11:13am Rating: 3.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “Mean Girls,” a movie adaptation of the Broadway musical, which in turn was born from the 2004 comedy … with Tina Fey adapting the screenplay and also featuring Jenna Fischer, Tim Meadows and Jon Hamm. In theaters January 12th.
Be on Life Guard! On-Air Review of Blumhouse Films ‘Night Swim’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 5, 2024 - 5:30pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show with Hannah B on a 3-Station Broadcast … Star 96.7 Joliet (IL), Star 102.3 Waukegan and Star 105.5 McHenry on January 5th, reviewing the new film from horror masters Blumhouse Films, “Night Swim,” in theaters beginning January 5th, 2024. Happy New Year!
Eternal Beloved! Audio Film Review of ‘The Color Purple’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 27, 2023 - 2:14pmRating: 5.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “The Color Purple,” the film musical adaptation of the beloved novel by Alice Walker, produced by Steven Spielberg … the director of the 1985 film version … and Oprah Winfrey. In theaters since December 25th.
Crew Olympiad! Audio Film Review of ‘The Boys in the Boat’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 26, 2023 - 3:27pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “The Boys in the Boat,” the latest historical drama directed by George Clooney, about the rowing crew team that competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. In theaters since December 25th.
