Entertainment Articles
Midwest Independent Film Festival Presents Full Frame Review - An Illinois Made Thriller
The world premiere of Full Frame at the Midwest Independent Film Festival, follows a timid photographer who learns a well-known local's secrete and soon has to fight for his life
"We Gotta Bingo" Review - Hilarious and Wacky
"We Gotta Bingo", a funny and playful interactive dinner theatre extravaganza opens in Chicago for what promises to be a long run. Audiences can expect to eat, drink, laugh, dance and yes, play bingo!
Pinafore Review - HMS Pinafore Slips into San Francisco Bay
William S. Gilbert and Arthur S. Sullivan’s spoof of the British class structure, HMS Pinafore, at Mountain Views Performing Arts Center has a contemporary message
A Different Kind of Event in The Hamptons - Saving natures' precious animals
Have you ever thought about our precious animals in the wild and what happens when they take sick or are hurt by other animals or humans? The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center does and they are there for these animals
Short Films Review – “Papa” and “Auto-Cowrecked” Demonstrate How Humans Connect
Overall, both filmmakers show their artistry with these cinematic gems
Kurios Cirque du Soleil Review – Preternatural Talent Showcase
Standout performances by A+ team of circus artists make Cirque du Soleil's "Kurios, Cabinet of Curiosities" show riveting and festive
'Fantastic Four' (2015) Review - Indie Director Transitioning from Low-Budget Films to Blockbuster
The film is based on the Marvel Comics superhero Fantastic Four and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The Fantastic Four film franchise (Reboot) was directed by Josh Trank, with the screenplay by Jeremy Slater. The movie isn’t terrible or boring
The Ben Hecht Show Review - What Does It Mean to be Jewish?
Ben Hecht, one of America's greatest authors, achieved lasting fame writing novels and play for the theater and screen. As his fame grew, he also grappled with his Jewishness, which had all but faded over the years.
Pre-Reception and Special Screening for New Show, KEVIN FROM WORK - ABC Family and OK! Magazine
"Kevin From Work" screening and reception - champagne and cupcakes!
"After Words" Film Review – Charming Yet Predictable
After Words is a bit of cliché storyline - a middle-aged woman seeks a third-world experience as lesson in solving first-world malaise, overcome by some beautiful cinematic shots of the Costa Rican jungle and picturesque landscape shots
“Muthaland” at Raven Theatre Review - Hosted by Indo-American Heritage Museum
Minita Gandhi engages and charms an Indo-American Heritage Musieum audience with her poignant one-woman show "Muthaland"
Juba! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance Review – A Grand, “Grand Finale”
The festival, "Rhythm World", concluded its grand finale "Juba Masters" at the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, with its final week featuring virtuoso Master Artists of American Jazz and the percussive arts
"Among the Ten Thousand Things" - In Conversation with Julia Pierpont
Last month, I stumbled upon Julia Pierpont’s outstanding debut novel Among the Ten Thousand Things (Random House, 2015). The book is centered around the Shanleys and what happens when their children, eleven-year-old Kay and...
Midsommer’s Flight MACBETH Review- A Shakespearean Experience brought to Chicago’s Parks
Midsommer Flight brings the love, suspense and thrill of Shakespeare's plays to Chicago's parks free to the public
3 Addiction Recovery Stories Of Celebrities - Life Inspiring stories
Celebrities are the ones whom everyone looks forward to Their each and every move rarely gets unnoticed by the public eye Their fame makes heads turn and the general public tends to ape their actions
About Face Theater Presents “15 Breaths” Review- An Emotional and Eye Opening Performance
The About Face Youth Theater Ensemble performs 15 Breaths, a touching story aimed to explore the connect and disconnection across generations within the queer community
El Grande Circus de Coca-Cola - El Circo de Pepe ya ha llegado a Hollywood!
The Hernandez family have crossed the Mexican border and find themselves in the mecca for all performers - Hollywood USA - where they plan to become international stars. In ruptured Spanglish, Papa Hernandez describes their exciting adventures.
Mercedes-Benz Evolution Tour Review - DJ Ruckus and Bastille Put on Intimate Performance at the Hollywood Palladium
Mercedes-Benz is bringing back the Evolution Tour, and part of that tour is in Los Angeles! Bringing live music, art installations by Gregory Siff and Zio Ziegler, in addition to showcasing the newest luxury vehicles from Mercedes-Benz
Luka's Room Review - A Coming-of-Age Mystery
What happens in Luka's room? Between bawdy belly laughs, knock-down, drag-out fights, and painful silences, LUKA'S ROOM explores how an impossibly naïve young man comes to terms with the real world.
Mariah Carey Honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star - Celebrating in Mariah Style at Newly Renovated Beacher's Madhouse at The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Mariah Carey was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with 4-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan by her side.vMariah Carey then headed to the Roosevelt Hotel where she celebrated with an intimate luncheon at the newly renovated Beacher's Madhouse
