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Brendan Fraser is a middling actor with a winning heart in sweet drama ‘Rental Family’

By JOCELYN NOVECK
Nov 20, 2025 10:35 am - It sounds rather like a mixed compliment to say of an actor that he’s persuasive at playing, well, a mediocre actor. But then, this is Brendan Fraser we’re talking about. The man seems to become more emphatically human with each role, including in “Rental Family.”
Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards

By MARIA SHERMAN
Nov 20, 2025 6:59 am - The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards went to none other than Lainey Wilson, who hosted, performed and barely left the stage Wednesday night.
George Clooney stars in ‘Jay Kelly,’ a Hollywood tale of self-discovery

By MARK KENNEDY
Nov 20, 2025 5:15 am - Reality and fiction beautifully weave in and out in “Jay Kelly,” director Noah Baumbach’s love letter to Hollywood that, in other hands, could so easily have become just a love letter to George Clooney.
Muriel Anderson returns to Downers Grove for her 34th annual hometown concert

Submitted by Muriel Anderson
Nov 19, 2025 8:53 pm - Muriel Anderson's concert on Nov. 29 features Italian virtuoso guitarist Alberto Lombardi as a special guest. There’s also a chance to win a new Eastman guitar, with a portion of proceeds supporting music education for underprivileged youth.
Joel Edgerton delivers a profound, understated performance in ‘Train Dreams’

By LINDSEY BAHR
Nov 19, 2025 5:24 pm - There is nothing particularly grand about Robert Grainier’s existence in the world. The main character of “Train Dreams” is not a great thinker, artist or athlete. Portrayed by a bearded, contemplative Joel Edgerton, he seems to live life simply because it’s there.
Ding Dong: The ‘Wicked’ pitch is dead in an underwhelming sequel to last year’s hit musical

By Dann Gire
Nov 19, 2025 4:07 pm - Just in time for Thanksgiving, Universal Pictures presents us with an overstuffed turkey of a musical sequel. It’s still a tasty treat for the eyes, and it showcases the ace performance skills of Ariana Grande. Even so, “Wicked: For Good” fails to supply the joyful, engaging impact of the first movie.
2026 Oscars broadcast will include all 24 awards, including new casting prize

By LINDSEY BAHR
Nov 19, 2025 3:50 pm - The Oscars are making room for one more award on their live broadcast in 2026. The new prize for achievement in casting will be part of the 98th Academy Awards in March, the academy told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
St. Charles celebrates 25th annual Electric Christmas Parade with guest of honor and grand marshal

By Nicholas Lowe, St. Charles Business Alliance
Nov 19, 2025 3:28 pm - St. Charles resident Deborah Foote, who was instrumental in creating the illuminated parade in 2001, has been named the Community Guest of Honor for the 25th anniversary of the Electric Christmas Parade. In addition, “The Bear” actor Chris Witaske is the grand marshal for this year’s parade.
Absolutely magnificent: Perfectly cast, exceptionally directed ‘Amadeus’ sings in stellar Steppenwolf revival

By Barbara Vitello
Nov 19, 2025 2:37 pm - Superb performances by principal actors Ian Barford and David Darrow propel Steppenwolf Theatre’s excellent revival of Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus,” directed by Chicago theater titan Robert Falls.
Shining bright: Holiday tree lightings around the suburbs

By Luke Zurawski
Nov 19, 2025 12:48 pm - A community tree lighting is a great way to kick off the holidays. Here’s where they are happening around the suburbs.

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