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Saviors quarterback Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), left, trains/tests up-and-coming football star Cam (Tyriq Withers) in “Him.”

After two big weekends, the North American box office takes a hit

Neither a Jordan Peele-produced horror nor a Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell romantic drama were enough to continue the September hot streak at the movies. Overall ticket sales were down nearly 50% from last weekend, with the holdover champion “Demon Slayer” edging out the newcomer “Him” for first place.

“The Hitchhikers” by Chevy Stevens.

Book Review: A novel about teenage hitchhikers wanted for murder is repetitive and predictable

It’s the summer of 1976, and life has not been kind to Tom and Alice. Together, they climb into their new RV and cross the border from their home in Seattle, hoping to find a little peace in a trip through rural Canada. But in “The Hitchhikers,” the trip becomes a nightmare.

AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which is set to debut Oct. 3.

Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which is set to debut Oct. 3.

The Patten House’s jambalaya comes with andouille sausage, chicken and tiger shrimp.

The Patten House brings Cajun flair back to downtown Geneva

Nearly two years after unexpectedly closing its doors, The Patten House in Geneva has reopened, welcoming guests who had been clamoring for its return.

Two men seeing if they can flip the scale on a massive pumpkin at Jack O’Lantern World.

Jack O’Lantern World returns to Lake Zurich Sept. 26; second location opening in Lemont

Jack O’Lantern World, annually held in Lake Zurich and expanding this year to Lemont, will carve more than 10,000 pumpkins this year for visitors to come see between its two locations.

Jenna Fischer, left, Francis Guinan and Chiké Johnson star in Goodman Theatre’s premiere of “Ashland Avenue” by Lee Kirk.

Almost golden: Goodman Theatre’s ‘Ashland Avenue’ needs a little polish

Goodman Theatre marks the beginning of its centennial with the premiere of the Chicago-set “Ashland Avenue,” starring Francis Guinan as a TV shop owner struggling to keep his business afloat.

Cindy Gold plays broadcast pioneer Gertrude Berg in James Sherman’s timely “The First Lady of Television” in its world premiere at Northlight Theatre.

Gold star: Ideally cast, timely ‘First Lady of Television’ shines at Northlight

Cindy Gold, ideally cast as broadcast pioneer Gertrude Berg, is outstanding in Northlight Theatre’s timely premiere of “The First Lady of Television,” James Sherman’s 1950-set drama about McCarthyism.