Entertainment
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Wes Anderson’s ‘Phoenician Scheme’ is as Wes Anderson as a Wes Anderson film can be
Jun 05, 2025 12:38 pm - A vivid presence despite her dry-as-dust tone, Mia Threapleton makes a splendid Wes Anderson movie debut as half the father-daughter duo, along with Benicio Del Toro, that drives the director’s latest creation, “The Phoenician Scheme.”
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Jaws dropping: Aussie shark thriller hooks us with scary bites, eye-rolling theatricsJun 05, 2025 10:35 am - The unapologetically lurid B-movie “Dangerous Animals” thrills and chills with sharply cut scenes of immersive suspense and wincing violence, accompanied by scarifying sound effects, a bludgeoning score, plus radiant visuals and classy camera compositions.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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Ana de Armas is better at killing than ballet in ‘Ballerina,’ a John Wick spinoff
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DG PrideFest returns to Fishel Park in Downers Grove
Jun 04, 2025 2:50 pm - For the second year in a row, the DG PrideFest, a community event aimed at bringing the community together, will be held at Fishel Park in Downers Grove.
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Tom Hiddleston leads the cosmic puzzle that is ‘Life of Chuck’
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Fox Valley Festival Chorus celebrates 75 years with local concert and France tourJun 04, 2025 1:45 pm - The Fox Valley Festival Chorus will present their spring concert "On the Red Carpet" featuring music from movie musicals on June 8 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora.
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Norsk Museum’s season begins with annual Taste of Norway breakfast, cultural celebrationJun 04, 2025 1:34 pm - The Norsk Museum kicks off its 2025 season on Saturday, June 7, with an annual Taste of Norway breakfast and cultural events celebrating Norwegian heritage through food, crafts and festivities.
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12 places to enjoy patio season in the suburbsJun 04, 2025 1:31 pm - It’s finally outdoor dining season and we’ve got a dozen suburban eateries to get you started on a summer of al fresco dining.
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Community concert at Batavia Library supports Interfaith Food Pantry & Clothes Closet June 22Jun 04, 2025 1:00 pm - Award-winning folk singer Mark Dvorak will perform at the Batavia Public Library on June 22 to support the Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet through a collaboration with Music & Potlucks.