Category Archives: Movies

Chicago International Film Festival

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

The Chicago International Film Festival started last Thursday and will run through October 20th.  The film festival, now in its 47th year, is the longest running competitive film festival in North America.  It gives local residents the rare opportunity to see … Continue reading →

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Film Friday: May Chicago Film Fests

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

May is a busy month for film festivals here in Chicago!  Some of these are occurring now and others start later in the month.  If you are looking for unique, award-winning, and interesting films, here’s your guide for May: Architecture … Continue reading →

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Film Friday: Newly Released Transformers 3 Trailer Showcases Chicago

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

The new official theatrical trailer for the third Transformers movie – Transformers: Dark of the Moon – was released today.  Unlike the previous teaser trailer, which takes place mostly on the moon, the new trailer showcases downtown Chicago.  The city … Continue reading →

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Film Friday: Former Film Gotham To Be Superman’s Metropolis

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Who needs Batman when you have the Man of Steel?  Chicagoans were upset when the city of Detroit was chosen as the filming location for Christopher Nolan’s third Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises.  Used to great effect in both … Continue reading →

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Film Friday: European Union Film Fest

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

The 14th Annual European Union Film Festival is at the Gene Siskel Film Center (164 N. State Street) through the end of this month.  The festival, which started March 5th and screens its final film at 6:30 pm on March … Continue reading →

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TCM Free Event at Music Box Theatre

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Looking for a free, fun event tonight?  Head over to the Music Box Theatre for a showing of the classic Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, an Oscar nominee for Best Picture in 1954. Turner Classic Movies is hosting a nationwide film … Continue reading →

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Film Friday: Ferris Bueller’s Famous Chicago Parade Scene

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

As we start to gear up for the downtown Chicago St.Patrick’s Day parade tomorrow (and mourn the absence of the Southside parade), we’d like to share a clip of one of the most famous parade scenes in film history… The … Continue reading →

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Oscars Recap

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

This past Sunday the 2011 Academy Awards were televised.  My darling James Franco may not have been the hit of the evening, but there were some still some high points to speak of. First and foremost, let’s talk fashion!  Chicago’s … Continue reading →

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