Clik here to view.
David Schwimmer and wife taking ‘some time apart’
After being a couple for a decade — and married for nearly seven years — David Schwimmer and his wife, Zoe Buckman, have confirmed they have separated. The actor, director and co-founder of Chicago’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Going in Style’ features stars, director with big Chicago ties
NEW YORK — They may have been in New York, where their new film “Going in Style” (opening Friday) was shot, but Chicago was on the minds of the principal actors as well as director Zach Braff. Perhaps...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Following the famous: Billy Crystal, LeBron James, Taylor Kinney
SEEN ON THE SCENE: While in town doing his “Spend the Night” show, Billy Crystal was spied by fans dining at Joe’s Stone Crab on Grand — joined by a group that included Chicago native Bonnie Hunt, who...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In ‘Going in Style,’ 3 comedy masters stick up for one another
A combination of A-list stars — even three Oscar winners — is no guarantee a film will accomplish all it should. Frankly, that was my fear before seeing what is being called a “re-imagining” of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jake Johnson and Joe Swanberg roll the dice with ‘Win It All’
While the risk of any film being a success is a gamble, frequent movie partners Jake Johnson and Joe Swanberg’s common sensibility about moviemaking makes the duo feel comfortable that their latest —...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christian Bale fondly remembers his ‘park time’ in Chicago
LOS ANGELES — As Christian Bale thinks fondly of the time he has spent in Chicago in recent years, filming two “Batman” flicks as well as”Public Enemies.” “I loved the park time,” said Bale. “We would...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Star spottings include: Anna Kendrick, George Lucas, Hilary Swank
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick was spied brunching at Beatrix Streeterville — happily dining on an egg-white omelet with raspberry ricotta toast. Yum! … Cubs manager Joe Maddon was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ex-Chicagoan Kay Cannon laughs her way through projects aplenty
Laughter is pretty much a constant in the way Kay Cannon speaks. A conversation with the improv performer turned screenwriter, and now TV show runner and film director, invariably has her chuckling or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Noting notables: LaRoyce Hawkins, Ikram Goldman, Ben Zobrist
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Among the many fans of “Odysseo” by Cavalia — the equestrian-centric show running under the big top next to Soldier Field into May — is the Cubs’ Ben Zobrist. After he caught the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Funny man Horatio Sanz trades jokes with a hero in ‘Great News’
As is often the case with celebrities from Chicago, my chat with former Second City e.t.c. ensemble member Horatio Sanz started by focusing on the Cubs’ historic World Series win. While back in town...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Riley Thomas’ musical ‘Stuck’ makes it to the big screen
Riley Thomas’ launch into the world of theater really is something “I blame on my mom,” quipped the actor and writer. Thomas joked that he caught the acting bug after “my mom bribed me with candy to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Documentary on doc endorsed by stars coming to Chicago festival
Among the films being featured at the upcoming 24th annual Chicago Underground Film Festival (running May 31 to June 4) will be “All the Rage,” directed by Michael Galinsky, Suki Hawley and David...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Foodie Jesse Tyler Ferguson thrilled to host James Beard Awards
Sorry for the obvious pun, but “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson certainly has a strong “tie” to Chicago. The actor has partnered his Tie the Knot organization with Lincoln Park-based The Tie...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘The Chi’ star Jacob Latimore showcases magic skills in ‘Sleight’
While Jacob Latimore is pretty much sworn to silence about “The Chi,” the Chicago-set television project executive produced by Lena Waithe and Common, the young actor did reveal earlier this week that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Oliver Platt adds to celebrity ‘parade’ at MCA
SEEN ON THE SCENE: It turns out the “Merce Cunningham: Common Time” show at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Streeterville has become quite the draw for celebrities visiting Chicago. According to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
McKinley Freeman brings ‘Illicit’ to Chicago, where career began
While many fans discovered Champaign native and University of Illinois grad McKinley Freeman watching him on VH1’s “Hit the Floor,” the actor — whose first post-college job was working as a techie...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Guardians’ star Chris Sullivan fondly recalls Chicago stage days
*While Chris Sullivan spent a decade working in Chicago theater before his more recent, high-profile roles in the hit TV series “This Is Us” and now “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2” (opening Friday),...
View ArticleClik here to view.
On the town: Chelsea Handler, Kelly Osbourne, Ramsey Lewis
SEEN ON THE SCENE: The one-and-only Chelsea Handler will be in Chicago on Friday, hosting a luncheon at the Langham Chicago hotel to benefit the Karam Foundation. The Netflix chatfest host and author...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Around town with: Richard E. Grant, Joyce Piven, David Kaplan
SEEN ON THE SCENE: Richard E. Grant, currently starring here as Henry Higgins in the Lyric Opera’s production of “My Fair Lady,” will celebrate his 60th birthday Friday in Chicago. By the way, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When in Chicago, Laura Linney opts to dine — at her in-laws’
Considering that most of “The Dinner” (opening Friday) is set in an uber-haute cuisine restaurant (think Chicago’s Alinea on steroids), it seemed fair to ask one of the film’s stars, Laura Linney, if...
View Article
