The Bear, a FX on Hulu series, takes audiences into the kitchen of The Original Beef of Chicagoland in this realistic drama. Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) returns home to Chicago after his brother, Michael (Jon Bernthal), kills himself. Michael’s suicide plays an important role in the series. It also adds tension in the relationship between Carmy and his sister, Natale “Sugar” Berzatto (Abby Elliott). Here’s a guy who was working in fine dining.…
"The Bear: A Well-Done Restaurant Drama"Tag: Chris Witaske
Chris Witaske and Katie Rich spoke with Solzy at the Movies about the upcoming Netflix animated series, Chicago Party Aunt. Witaske and Rich join Lauren Ash, Rory O’Malley, RuPaul Charles, Jill Talley, Ike Barinholtz, Jon Barinholtz, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph in the cast. This cast features so many improvisers who originated out of the Chicago improv scene at Second City, iO, and the Annoyance! Chicago Party Aunt was created by Chris Witaske, Jon Barinholtz, and…
"Chris Witaske, Katie Rich talk Chicago Party Aunt"
In reversing the gender roles from Nancy Meyers’ 1999 film, What Men Want is able to comment on sexism and racism in the workplace. Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) works as a sports agent for Summit Worldwide Management (SWM). Even though she put in the work, she loses out on a partnership to Eddie (Chris Witaske). She’s not having any of it and let’s her boss, Nick (Brian Bosworth) know it. Stuck at Mari’s (Tamala…
"What Men Want Reverses Genders in Remake"