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Blu-Ray Review: Wordy ‘Angels & Demons’ Fails to Illuminate
CHICAGO – Give Ron Howard an intimate character study like “Frost/Nixon,” and he’ll knock it out of the park. Give him...
CHICAGO – Give Ron Howard an intimate character study like “Frost/Nixon,” and he’ll knock it out of the park. Give him...
10 hours ago
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Angels &..., Ayelet Zurer, Blu-Ray..., Dan Brown
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Angels &..., Ayelet Zurer, Blu-Ray..., Dan BrownHollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
DVD Review: ‘Life on Mars: Series 2’ One of the Best of the Decade
CHICAGO – The concluding eight episodes of the great “Life on Mars” have now been collected by Acorn Media,...
CHICAGO – The concluding eight episodes of the great “Life on Mars” have now been collected by Acorn Media,...
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DVD Review: ‘Andy Barker, P.I.’ Deserved More Time to Grow
CHICAGO – Created by Conan O’Brien and Jonathan Groff, NBC’s “Andy Barker, P.I.” was barely given...
CHICAGO – Created by Conan O’Brien and Jonathan Groff, NBC’s “Andy Barker, P.I.” was barely given...
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Blu-Ray Review: ‘Gomorrah’ Galvanizes With Raw Portrait of Crime
CHICAGO – Matteo Garrone’s revelatory crime picture joins the esteemed group of worthy foreign film Oscar contenders (like...
CHICAGO – Matteo Garrone’s revelatory crime picture joins the esteemed group of worthy foreign film Oscar contenders (like...
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TV Review: ‘Scrubs’ Returns For Awkward Season-Nine Premiere
CHICAGO – With great comedies often being cancelled before their time, how many TV writers and producers look at the...
CHICAGO – With great comedies often being cancelled before their time, how many TV writers and producers look at the...
2 days ago
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: ABC, Brian..., Christa..., Dave Franco
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: ABC, Brian..., Christa..., Dave FrancoHollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Video Game Review: Epic ‘Dragon Age: Origins’ Sure to Satisfy RPG Fans
CHICAGO – When I told a friend I was getting sucked into the world of the epic-length “Dragon Age: Origins” and...
CHICAGO – When I told a friend I was getting sucked into the world of the epic-length “Dragon Age: Origins” and...
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Interview: Robert Sean Leonard of Hugh Laurie’s ‘House M.D.’ on Self-Titled Episode ‘Wilson’
CHICAGO – Robert Sean Leonard, who plays Dr. James Wilson on “House M.D.” (and the best friend of Golden Globe...
CHICAGO – Robert Sean Leonard, who plays Dr. James Wilson on “House M.D.” (and the best friend of Golden Globe...
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Video Game Review: ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’ Delivers on High Expectations
CHICAGO – One of the more anticipated games in years is finally here and, by now, most diehard fans of “Call of Duty:...
CHICAGO – One of the more anticipated games in years is finally here and, by now, most diehard fans of “Call of Duty:...
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Blu-Ray Review: Remarkable 20th Anniversary Edition of ‘Say Anything...’
CHICAGO – Sometimes fans have the choice between holding on to the standard DVD version of their favorite films or upgrading...
CHICAGO – Sometimes fans have the choice between holding on to the standard DVD version of their favorite films or upgrading...
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Blu-Ray Review: Rocky Balboa Fights His Way to ‘Undisputed Collection’
CHICAGO – There are very few characters as iconic as Rocky Balboa. A few images, sound bites, or even just a few notes of a...
CHICAGO – There are very few characters as iconic as Rocky Balboa. A few images, sound bites, or even just a few notes of a...
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HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 20 ‘Everybody’s Fine’ Chicago Passes With Robert De Niro
CHICAGO – In our latest comedy edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 20 admit-two passes up for grabs to the...
CHICAGO – In our latest comedy edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 20 admit-two passes up for grabs to the...
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Blu-Ray Review: Tiresome ‘Four Christmases’ Is Four Too Many
CHICAGO – How has Vince Vaughn become one of the most boring actors in America? It has little to do with his performances and...
CHICAGO – How has Vince Vaughn become one of the most boring actors in America? It has little to do with his performances and...
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Blu-Ray Review: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas’
CHICAGO – Yes, comedy fans, there is a Santa Claus, and he’s here early with a raunchy, gleeful take on holiday...
CHICAGO – Yes, comedy fans, there is a Santa Claus, and he’s here early with a raunchy, gleeful take on holiday...
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DVD Review: Breathtaking 5-Disc Gift Set For ‘Gone With the Wind’
CHICAGO – If local news reports are to be believed, nearly everyone reading this will go holiday shopping sometime during the...
CHICAGO – If local news reports are to be believed, nearly everyone reading this will go holiday shopping sometime during the...
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Oppressively Bleak ‘The Road’ Buries Great Viggo Mortensen Performance
CHICAGO – The long-delayed and highly-anticipated adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road” has moments of...
CHICAGO – The long-delayed and highly-anticipated adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road” has moments of...
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Blu-Ray Review: HBO’s Epic ‘Rome’ Released in HD Series Set
CHICAGO – Just in time for holiday shopping, HBO has released both seasons of the epic “Rome” in one...
CHICAGO – Just in time for holiday shopping, HBO has released both seasons of the epic “Rome” in one...
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Blu-Ray Review: HBO’s Epic ‘Rome’ Released in HD Series Set
CHICAGO – Just in time for holiday shopping, HBO has released both seasons of the epic “Rome” in one...
CHICAGO – Just in time for holiday shopping, HBO has released both seasons of the epic “Rome” in one...
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Blu-Ray Review: ‘My Sister’s Keeper’ Suffers From Uplift Overkill
CHICAGO – Sometimes all it takes is a glance at a film’s poster to know where it’s stepped wrong. The poster for “My...
CHICAGO – Sometimes all it takes is a glance at a film’s poster to know where it’s stepped wrong. The poster for “My...
HollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Blu-Ray Review: ‘My Sister’s Keeper’ Suffers From Uplift Overkill
CHICAGO – Sometimes all it takes is a glance at a film’s poster to know where it’s stepped wrong. The poster for “My...
CHICAGO – Sometimes all it takes is a glance at a film’s poster to know where it’s stepped wrong. The poster for “My...
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DVD Review: ‘Humpday’ Takes Heterosexual Comedy to a New Level
CHICAGO – While Apatowian bromances like “I Love You, Man” play male bonding for laughs, Lynn Shelton’s perceptive...
CHICAGO – While Apatowian bromances like “I Love You, Man” play male bonding for laughs, Lynn Shelton’s perceptive...
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Blu-Ray Review: ‘Mamma Mia! The Movie’ Given Gift Set Treatment
CHICAGO – It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Blu-Ray and DVD collectors. Every holiday season, studios pull...
CHICAGO – It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Blu-Ray and DVD collectors. Every holiday season, studios pull...
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Wii Round Up, Nov. 24, 2009: ‘We Cheer 2,’ ‘Family Feud,’ ‘Where’s Waldo’
CHICAGO – Several Nintendo Wii games have been released in the last few weeks that might be just what you’re looking...
CHICAGO – Several Nintendo Wii games have been released in the last few weeks that might be just what you’re looking...
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Wii Round Up, Nov. 24, 2009: ‘We Cheer 2,’ ‘Family Feud,’ ‘Where’s Waldo’
CHICAGO – Several Nintendo Wii games have been released in the last few weeks that might be just what you’re looking...
CHICAGO – Several Nintendo Wii games have been released in the last few weeks that might be just what you’re looking...
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Blu-Ray Review: Beloved Kevin Smith Films Released in High Definition
CHICAGO – Very few filmmakers provoke the same kind of passionate adoration as the sometimes-great Kevin Smith, a man who has...
CHICAGO – Very few filmmakers provoke the same kind of passionate adoration as the sometimes-great Kevin Smith, a man who has...
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Blu-Ray Review: Beloved Kevin Smith Films Released in High Definition
CHICAGO – Very few filmmakers provoke the same kind of passionate adoration as the sometimes-great Kevin Smith, a man who has...
CHICAGO – Very few filmmakers provoke the same kind of passionate adoration as the sometimes-great Kevin Smith, a man who has...
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Video Game Review: ‘Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time’
CHICAGO – There have been several highly-touted, well-marketed video game releases this season including “Uncharted...
CHICAGO – There have been several highly-touted, well-marketed video game releases this season including “Uncharted...
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Blu-Ray Review: ‘The Ugly Truth’ Is Neither Funny Nor Romantic
CHICAGO – Here’s an alleged romantic comedy as clueless about romance as it is about comedy. It has a premise designed to...
CHICAGO – Here’s an alleged romantic comedy as clueless about romance as it is about comedy. It has a premise designed to...
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Exclusive Portraits: Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz of ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ in Chicago
CHICAGO – This five-image slideshow contains our exclusive Chicago photography of Ashley Greene (who stars as Alice Cullen)...
CHICAGO – This five-image slideshow contains our exclusive Chicago photography of Ashley Greene (who stars as Alice Cullen)...
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Interview: Debbie Reynolds Dishes on Her Lucky Star Career
CHICAGO – Debbie Reynolds, who began her movie star journey as a teenager during another show biz era, made her big splash in...
CHICAGO – Debbie Reynolds, who began her movie star journey as a teenager during another show biz era, made her big splash in...
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Blu-Ray Review: After ‘New Moon’ Sets, Pick Up ‘Near Dark’
CHICAGO – It’s funny the way that the Blu-Ray market has developed in that success of a new title can often bring an...
CHICAGO – It’s funny the way that the Blu-Ray market has developed in that success of a new title can often bring an...
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Melodrama, Weak Performances Hold Back ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’
CHICAGO – The amazing adoration for “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” is based on one of two things: a crush on one...
CHICAGO – The amazing adoration for “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” is based on one of two things: a crush on one...
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Sandra Bullock, Strong Script Bring Clarity to ‘The Blind Side’
CHICAGO – “Based on a True Story” films are difficult to pull off, especially those that are the improbable story of a...
CHICAGO – “Based on a True Story” films are difficult to pull off, especially those that are the improbable story of a...
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Video Game Review: ‘Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier’ Missed Opportunity
CHICAGO – It would be polite to say that “Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier” is merely an unessential entry in...
CHICAGO – It would be polite to say that “Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier” is merely an unessential entry in...
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TV News: Premiere Date Announced For ABC’s ‘Lost’
CHICAGO – The sixth and final season of the J.J. Abrams hit television series “Lost” will premiere with a special...
CHICAGO – The sixth and final season of the J.J. Abrams hit television series “Lost” will premiere with a special...
13 days ago
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: ABC, Angie..., Daniel Dae..., Emilie De...
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: ABC, Angie..., Daniel Dae..., Emilie De...HollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Interview: Kellan Lutz in ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ on Chicago, Satiating Fans
CHICAGO – “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” knows what it is, what it isn’t and how to quench fans. It can’t say the...
CHICAGO – “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” knows what it is, what it isn’t and how to quench fans. It can’t say the...
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DVD Round Up, Nov. 19, 2009: ‘Spread,’ ‘Open Road,’ ‘Train’
CHICAGO – The DVD Round-Up is back! Did you miss us? HollywoodChicago.com’s intermittent column designed to serve as a...
CHICAGO – The DVD Round-Up is back! Did you miss us? HollywoodChicago.com’s intermittent column designed to serve as a...
HollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Blu-Ray Review: Pixar’s HD Collection Continues With ‘Monsters, Inc.’
CHICAGO – As Disney/Pixar continues to release new films on Blu-Ray, they often “piggy-back” one title with...
CHICAGO – As Disney/Pixar continues to release new films on Blu-Ray, they often “piggy-back” one title with...
14 days ago
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Andrew..., Billy Crystal, Blu-Ray..., Brian...
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Andrew..., Billy Crystal, Blu-Ray..., Brian...HollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Interview: Ben Foster Brings Humanity to ‘The Messenger’
CHICAGO – Ben Foster has stolen scenes in works as diverse as “Six Feet Under,” “Freaks and Geeks,”...
CHICAGO – Ben Foster has stolen scenes in works as diverse as “Six Feet Under,” “Freaks and Geeks,”...
HollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
TV Review: ‘Fringe’ Deserves Attention on Crowded Thursday Nights
CHICAGO – “Fringe” is one of the best shows that people aren’t watching. The writing is strong, dare I say better than...
CHICAGO – “Fringe” is one of the best shows that people aren’t watching. The writing is strong, dare I say better than...
14 days ago
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Angie..., Anna Torv, C.S.I., FlashForward
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Angie..., Anna Torv, C.S.I., FlashForwardHollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Blu-Ray Review: Glorious ‘Wings of Desire’ Given Criterion Treatment
CHICAGO – When true film fans receive the monthly Criterion newsletter, they usually skim it looking for their favorite...
CHICAGO – When true film fans receive the monthly Criterion newsletter, they usually skim it looking for their favorite...
14 days ago
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Blu-Ray..., Brian..., Bruno Ganz, Henri Alekan
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Blu-Ray..., Brian..., Bruno Ganz, Henri AlekanHollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Interview: Rodney Walker of ‘Ten9Eight’ on the American Dream
CHICAGO – With U.S. high school dropout rates at epic proportions, the new documentary “Ten9Eight” highlights a teaching...
CHICAGO – With U.S. high school dropout rates at epic proportions, the new documentary “Ten9Eight” highlights a teaching...
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Blu-Ray Review: ‘Bruno’ Lacks Freshness, But Delivers Plentiful Laughs
CHICAGO – “Fearless” is the best way to describe the comedy of Sacha Baron Cohen. People who find his humor too vulgar...
CHICAGO – “Fearless” is the best way to describe the comedy of Sacha Baron Cohen. People who find his humor too vulgar...
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Blu-Ray Review: Pixar’s Beloved ‘Up’ Continues HD Dominance
CHICAGO – One of the most beloved films of the year and a likely contender for the Oscar for Best Picture now that the...
CHICAGO – One of the most beloved films of the year and a likely contender for the Oscar for Best Picture now that the...
HollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Blu-Ray Review: ‘I Love You, Beth Cooper’ Inspires Nothing But Hate
CHICAGO – Chris Columbus is not a filmmaker renowned for his use of subtlety. He seems incapable of telling a relatable human...
CHICAGO – Chris Columbus is not a filmmaker renowned for his use of subtlety. He seems incapable of telling a relatable human...
17 days ago
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Alan Ruck, Blu-Ray..., Chris..., Hayden...
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Alan Ruck, Blu-Ray..., Chris..., Hayden...HollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Video Game Review: ‘Tekken 6’ Punches Way to Fighting Game of the Year
CHICAGO – What do you look for in a fighting game? A fluid control scheme is key - players don’t want to struggle to...
CHICAGO – What do you look for in a fighting game? A fluid control scheme is key - players don’t want to struggle to...
HollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 30 ‘The Blind Side’ Chicago Screening Passes With Sandra Bullock
CHICAGO – In our latest sports edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 30 admit-two passes up for grabs to the...
CHICAGO – In our latest sports edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 30 admit-two passes up for grabs to the...
HollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
DVD Review: Spectacular ‘The Shield: The Complete Series Collection’
CHICAGO – All seven season of the Emmy-winning, groundbreaking “The Shield,” easily one of the best programs of...
CHICAGO – All seven season of the Emmy-winning, groundbreaking “The Shield,” easily one of the best programs of...
HollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
TV News: Cancellation Axe Falls on ‘Dollhouse,’ ‘Eastwick,’ ‘Hank’
CHICAGO – Blogs everywhere are reporting that FOX has canceled “Dollhouse” and that ABC has canceled “Eastwick” and...
CHICAGO – Blogs everywhere are reporting that FOX has canceled “Dollhouse” and that ABC has canceled “Eastwick” and...
20 days ago
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: ABC, Angie..., CBS, Dollhouse
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: ABC, Angie..., CBS, DollhouseHollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Video Game Review: Activision Gets Poppy With Catchy ‘Band Hero’
CHICAGO – No one can accuse Activision and Neversoft of allowing their music game franchise to get stale. In fact, some might...
CHICAGO – No one can accuse Activision and Neversoft of allowing their music game franchise to get stale. In fact, some might...
20 days ago
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Activision, Band Hero, Brian..., DJ Hero
HollywoodChicago.com: Film interviews from Chicago journalist Adam Fendelman
| Topics: Activision, Band Hero, Brian..., DJ HeroHollywoodChicago posted a blog entry
Blu-Ray Review: Stunning ‘The Prisoner’ Still Holds Viewer Interest Captive
CHICAGO – Patrick McGoohan was ready to quit. After playing secret agent John Drake in over eighty episodes of the British TV...
CHICAGO – Patrick McGoohan was ready to quit. After playing secret agent John Drake in over eighty episodes of the British TV...
