‘Gnomeo & Juliet’ Charms With Music of Elton John
Rating: 4.0/5.0CHICAGO– As movie animation domination continues, “Gnomeo and Juliet” throws its stone cap into the ring, and has a lively story that tweaks it source, while respecting its power. James...
View ArticleJudi Dench Checks Into ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’
Rating: 3.5/5.0CHICAGO– Seven desperate souls are taking risks to save some part of their world, which describes both “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” and “The Avengers.” Which will win the box office...
View ArticleGreat Cast Receives Winning Showcase in Dustin Hoffman’s ‘Quartet’
Rating: 4.0/5.0CHICAGO– There are few things more fragile than an actor’s ego. It must be treated with the utmost care in order to prevent a split-second meltdown. The enormous pressure of audience...
View ArticleCharming ‘The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ Bucks Botched Sequel Trend
Rating: 4.0/5.0CHICAGO– Motivated by financial necessity, sequels often mitigate business risk and satisfy studio executives by riding on the coattails of a previous fan base with brand equity. But...
View ArticleGenteel! On-Air Film Review of ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’
Rating: 4.0/5.0CHICAGO– Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on May 19th, reviewing “Downtown Abbey: A New Era,” the...
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