Review: WWE Monday Night Raw (3/3)
The WWE sure knows how to play the fans. Raw was live from Chicago this week. After weeks of wondering what would happen due to local boy and company star CM Punk leaving, Raw went off without a hitch, and without Punk. Much to the chagrin of the fans, Punk never showed. What made it […]
Legendary Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies at Age 70, After Long Battle With Cancer
It is a sad day for anyone who loves movies. The most notable and influential film critic in the country, Roger Ebert, has passed away at the age of 70. To really do this man justice, check out the following write-ups: Chicago Sun-Times Chicago Tribune New York Times These are the sentiments of his […]
Review: CHICAGO Brings Dance, Liquor and “All That Jazz” to The Muny in St. Louis
When I saw the movie adaptation “Chicago” almost a decade ago, I knew absolutely nothing about it the story, the music, the dancing, anything. And I was completely astounded. It quickly became one of my favorite films of all time. I loved the music. I loved the dancing. I loved the actors in the roles. […]
Concert Review: U2 + Chicago, Sittin’ in a Tree
Your dedicated reviewer went to Chicago on July 5 for her first of three U2 shows this month. Other “360 Tour” shows she’ll be reviewing include Busch Stadium in St. Louis (7/17) and Heinz Field in Pittsburgh (7/26), the final stop for the tour. Tickets still are available for both shows. Learn more at u2.com. […]
“Burlesque” HD Trailer Starring Christina Aguilera, Cher, Cam Gigandet, and Eric Dane
In what seems a mix of the plot line of Coyote Ugly, and the visuals of Chicago, comes Burlesque, the vehicle that is driving Christina Aguilera’s drive to be an actress. I’m not saying it isn’t possible that this will launch a successful acting career for the singer, I just don’t think it will. There […]
St. Louis in Top 10 Cities to hold “The Other Guys” Premiere! Vote Now to Bring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg to STL!
Alright St. Louis! You have voted us into the Top 10! We have until Monday to make it into the Top 5! Who wants to hold a Hollywood style premiere here in St. Louis? Vote now! CULVER CITY, Calif., July 14, 2010 – In anticipation of the nationwide release of Columbia Pictures’ The Other Guys, […]
“Transformers 3” Shooting in Chicago and Moscow
Transformers 3 believe it or not is just around the corner. With a set release date for July 1, 2011, pre-production is already underway, and filming should start soon. So it is no surprise when Michael Bay’s website already started promoting where some of the shooting will take place. Nelson here… Spoke with Michael today […]
R.I.P Miramax: Disney Shuts Down Studio
The writing has been on the wall for years. The one time Oscar producing studio, Miramax, is being shut down finally by parent company Disney. The New York and Los Angeles offices are set to close, and will leave more than 80 people without a job. The other casualties of the destruction of the once […]
Nine – Movie Review
Like 1986’s Little Shop of Horrors and Hairspray, Nine is a movie based on a musical that was based on a movie. Inspired by Federico Fellini’s semi-autobiographical 8 ½, the film follows Italian film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis). Guido is a legendary director whose last two films were flops. Production of his eagerly anticipated […]
