Entertainment Columns
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Comic-book movies aren't all capes and aliensJul 30, 2014 5:45 am - The Marvel Studios juggernaut is taking a bit of a risk with Friday's release of "Guardians of the Galaxy," an astronomically budgeted adaptation of a comic book most of...
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You don't have to go to San Diego for the fun of Comic ConJul 25, 2014 5:00 am - Fans of superheroes, horror flicks, time-traveling doctors and Jedi Knights will once again converge in California this weekend as the annual Comic Con International — t...
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Going to Lolla? Book a hotel package!Jul 19, 2014 5:00 am - Chicago La-la Land for Lolla fans Attending Lollapalooza? Experience the ultimate VIP weekend at The James Chicago, including hotel packages with VIP perks, re...
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'Snowpiercer' leads train of on-demand gemsJul 16, 2014 1:00 am - "Snowpiercer" - the buzzworthy science-fiction flick by South Korean director Bong Joon-ho and starring "Captain America" himself, Chris Evans - opened in a small number...
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Reel life: Fests celebrate horror, 70 mm. filmsJul 10, 2014 5:00 am - Film critics notebook Even though the national AMC Theater chain is aggressively replacing its regular theater seats with wider reclining chairs, no Northwest suburban...
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Anime Midwest in Rosemont home to the fantasticalJul 06, 2014 7:00 am - At this weekend's Anime Midwest convention in Rosemont, Lisle resident Kamal Khan towers above the grade-school boys dressed in Pokemon costumes, the sword-wielding toug...
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Fourth fun from home — hot dogs includedJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - If the weather or the crowds keep you away from the usual Independence Day events this weekend, you can still enjoy the trappings of the holiday from your couch. The fe...
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Reel life: See, discuss 'Jaws' at Elk Grove CinemaJul 03, 2014 6:00 am - Critic's film notes • The Chicago Film Critics Association presents two special big-screen showings of Steven Spielberb's classic thriller “Jaws,” at 1 and 7 p.m. T...
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On the road: See Dolphins In Action show at Brookfield ZooJun 28, 2014 6:00 am - Chicago Flag down free fun Bring your red, white and blue self to Millennium Park as the Grant Park Music Festival presents an evening filled with American spirit at the...
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Robots, roller coasters and nostalgiaJun 25, 2014 5:30 am - Are you, like me, irresistibly drawn to a nearly three-hour movie featuring giant robots astride giant robot dinosaurs? Do you like other movies about giant robots? Then...