tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post2515308916750781073..comments2023-10-20T13:34:46.654-07:00Comments on Kevin's Movie Corner: Book Review: Hollywood on Lake Michigan: 100+ Years of Chicago and the Movies Kevin Deanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-26451447465849045902014-02-03T08:37:37.187-08:002014-02-03T08:37:37.187-08:00Michael, thank you for stopping by and thank you a...Michael, thank you for stopping by and thank you and Arnie for all your hard work on the second edition. A terrific book all around. Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-68341785798590370352014-01-26T21:55:30.065-08:002014-01-26T21:55:30.065-08:00Thanks for the wonderful review, Kevin, and thanks...Thanks for the wonderful review, Kevin, and thanks to everyone for the nice comments!<br /><br />Actually, Caftan Woman, I am a Chicago Tour Guide and do a Cinematic Chicago Tour, which is how I came to write the 2nd Edition of Hollywood On Lake Michigan in the first place. You can read about it in the Foreward of the book in the sample on the Amazon Link on the top of the page.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08491595193634865528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-10210891723278753402014-01-13T12:21:59.721-08:002014-01-13T12:21:59.721-08:00Well this is embarrassing. I left response comment...Well this is embarrassing. I left response comments for everyone, but for some reason they didn't show up. I'll try again. <br /><br />Eve and Dorian, yep I'll have to pull out the NXNW DVD and look for that Midway Airport scene. Sounds like a hoot. Another boo boo in the movie is at the fake assassination scene at the restaurant outside Mt. Rushmore. There's a little boy extra seen putting his fingers in his ears, no doubt awaiting the blanks to be fired. <br /><br />Rick, CALL NORTHSIDE 777 is one of my favorites as well. A great Chicago movie. <br /><br />SS, Chicago is particularly hot right now, what with CHICAGO FIRE and CHICAGO PD filming, among other TV shows. One always runs into trailers while walking through downtown. No star sightings, though I probably wouldn't recognize everyone. <br /><br />My brother had better luck. Several years ago my brother recognized Jude Law, who was standing on a street corner with him. My brother said hello to him and hoped he enjoyed his stay. Jude Law thanked him kindly and said he was. My brother said he seemed very nice. <br /><br />Another time, he saw the trailer for Mel Gibson's PAYBACK and recognized Gregg Henry (who really doesn't look like anyone else.) My brother said Henry stopped him to ask for directions. He was also very nice my brother said. (Ironically it was the same block in the River North neighborhood. Maybe I need to hang out there more.)<br /><br />CW, thanks for the compliment, but I think the authors of the book would do a much better job of being a guide than I would. <br /><br />Becky and Patti, thanks for the words, and I do hope you get a chance for a real visit some time. It's a great city, warts and all.<br /><br />Thanks to all for writing and I'm sorry if it appeared I wasn't interested in your comments. Let's hope this one goes through. Kevin Deanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697597405552599370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-47847576891185400292014-01-09T08:27:05.526-08:002014-01-09T08:27:05.526-08:00Kevin, I totally enjoyed your post about HOLLYWOOD...Kevin, I totally enjoyed your post about HOLLYWOOD ON LAKE MICHIGAN: 100+ YEARS OF CHICAGO AND THE MOVIES! What a treasure trove of Chicago's films! I admit I especially enjoyed your anecdotes about NORTH BY NORTHWEST, my favorite movie of all time! My husband Vinnie and I have longtime friends in Chicago, so I'll spread the word to them as well. Thanks for sharing this with us!DorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-42298096007305632662013-12-31T15:10:49.040-08:002013-12-31T15:10:49.040-08:00Interesting, informative article, Kevin. I had no...Interesting, informative article, Kevin. I had no idea so many movies were filmed in Chicago. <br /><br />I would love to visit Chicago one day. I've only been there by connecting at O'Hare a few times and, once, on I-90 while on a cross-country trip. We planned our travels so we would be driving through the city about 7:00 a.m. on a Sunday.<br /><br />Hollywood on Lake Michigan sounds like a terrific read. Thanks for your great review.<br /><br />Happy new year,<br />PattiPatti https://www.blogger.com/profile/12931836399684850729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-22782718730528335462013-12-31T10:03:22.863-08:002013-12-31T10:03:22.863-08:00Hi Kevin -- it's been a while, but it's gr...Hi Kevin -- it's been a while, but it's great to be back and reading your wonderful articles. This book sounds divine! I'm not from Chicago, but the snippets you give make it sound like one I'd like to have. I was particularly interested in your remark about Chicago possibly being the movie capitol. I never knew that. Have a Happy New Year! ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-36574463341981142182013-12-21T08:34:48.589-08:002013-12-21T08:34:48.589-08:00Fascinating stuff. It's always nice to have a...Fascinating stuff. It's always nice to have an extra reason for watching a favourite movie and spotting locations is a grand excuse.<br /><br />You should see if TCM would stake you to leading a tour like the one they do in NYC. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-57182664170455625322013-12-21T06:28:30.658-08:002013-12-21T06:28:30.658-08:00I never knew Chicago was such a hotbed of filmmaki...I never knew Chicago was such a hotbed of filmmaking! This book sounds fascinating. Thanks for the review and all the interesting history.Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-73716760135985093472013-12-20T16:05:40.523-08:002013-12-20T16:05:40.523-08:00Terrific book review, Kevin, which naturally makes...Terrific book review, Kevin, which naturally makes me want to buy HOLLYWOOD ON LAKE MICHIGAN. You described many cinematic exploits of the Windy City that were new to me. I am glad you mentioned CALL NORTHSIDE 777, one of the my favorite on-location films of the 1950s and one that capture Chicago in all its glory.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6189896360230007229.post-5599367759025471452013-12-16T15:52:55.835-08:002013-12-16T15:52:55.835-08:00Great post, Kevin - and the book sounds fascinatin...Great post, Kevin - and the book sounds fascinating. I'm going to have to watch "North by Northwest" again, too, and keep an eye out for those two "volunteer" extras.The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.com