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HBO’s ‘Big Love’ Locks Viewers in For Season-Three Family Drama
Television Rating: 4.5/5.0CHICAGO– How does Bill Henrickson (Bill Paxton) do it on HBO’s “Big Love”? He has three beautiful wives, a sea of children, parents at war with each other, politics with a...
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‘Flight of the Conchords,’ ‘Family Guy’ Lead Surprising 2009 Emmy Nominees
CHICAGO– The 61st Annual Emmy Nominations were announced today and there were a few surprises, a few disappointments, and a variety of unusual choices. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences...
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‘Up in the Air,’ ‘Nine,’ ‘Glee’ Lead 2009 Golden Globe Nominations
CHICAGO– The nominees for the the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards were revealed today and the George Clooney dramedy “Up in the Air” and the Daniel Day-Lewis musical “Nine” led the way in the film...
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TV Review: ‘Big Love’ Starts Promising Fourth Season, Great Third Now on DVD
CHICAGO– It took me some time to get on the “Big Love” wavelength. HBO’s controversial show hasn’t really been on my radar since its debut season, one that I thought featured a great cast but...
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‘Avatar,’ ‘Glee,’ ‘Mad Men,’ ‘The Hangover’ Big Winners at 2010 Golden Globes
CHICAGO– The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards were held tonight, January 17th, 2010 and big winners included Mo’Nique, Meryl Streep, Christoph Waltz, James Cameron, Sandra Bullock, Robert Downey Jr.,...
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Interviews: Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried Talk Twosome in ‘Dear John’
CHICAGO– Hot young stars are always welcome on the playground of popular culture. Prime examples are Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, whose charming insights highlight their up-and-coming status in...
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Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried Can’t Quite Deliver ‘Dear John’
CHICAGO– Love stories are as common at the movies as popcorn and sticky floors. Despite this, rising stars Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried add their own spin to the timeworn plot theme in “Dear...
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The 10 Biggest Emmy Snubs of 2010
CHICAGO– The 62nd-annual Emmy Award nominations took our advice and openly embraced several of the best new shows and performances of the last year. This resulted in what could be considered the best...
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Interview: Patrick Fabian Conducts ‘The Last Exorcism’
CHICAGO– His face is inviting, but his intentions are ambiguous and perhaps somewhat devious. That’s precisely the type of character that Patrick Fabian has mastered. He’s lent disarming charisma to a...
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TV Review: Stunning Premiere of ‘Big Love’ Returns Show to Prime Form
CHICAGO– As the credits for the premiere of the fifth and final season of “Big Love” started, I wondered exactly what I wanted from this year. Like Chloe Sevigny and most fans of the show, I agreed...
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Interviews: Hollywood Legends Ernest Borgnine, Bruce Dern
CHICAGO– The wonderful bonus of the Hollywood Celebrities & Memorabilia Show is the opportunity to meet the real stars of past film eras. Ernest Borgnine and Bruce Dern were there during the show...
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TV Feature: The 10 Biggest Emmy Snubs of 2011
CHICAGO– Before getting too deep into what the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences did wrong this year, they deserve a few moments of high praise. First-time Best Series nominations for “Boardwalk...
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DVD Review: Dramatic Depth of ‘Big Love: The Complete Collection’
CHICAGO– HBO’s “Big Love” never quite got the attention it deserved. It’s the bridge from the “Sopranos” era of HBO to the “Boardwalk Empire” and “Game of Thrones” one that we live in now and the...
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Interview: Director Matt Ross Promotes ‘Captain Fantastic’
CHICAGO– In this year of morally unique relationship films (“Swiss Army Man”), add the recently released “Captain Fantastic” to the mix. The film, written and directed by Matt Ross, is like a fable of...
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Film Feature: HollywoodChicago.com Remembers Bill Paxton
LOSANGELES– A shock occurred on Oscar Sunday when it was announced that popular actor Bill Paxton had died after complications during surgery. He had appeared in classic films like “The Terminator,”...
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Film News: Character Actor Harry Dean Stanton Dies at 91
LOSANGELES– He was often categorized as the ultimate male character actor, but Harry Dean Stanton stood out on his own, with a persona that added immediate recognition in any supporting performance,...
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Film Feature: HollywoodChicago.com Remembers Harry Dean Stanton
CHICAGO– Harry Dean Stanton didn’t just act. He created a screen personality all of his own. The actor died last week at the age of 91, but with a 60-year career, there are a slew of highlights and...
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