Entertainment Columns
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‘Millers’ makes for light, infectious funAug 06, 2013 3:38 pm - Moments into Jennifer Aniston performing a “Flashdance”-inspired strip tease, Jason Sudeikis breaks the fourth wall by looking straight into the camera, and his face fla...
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Westchester native talks about acting before teaming with Jennifer AnistonAug 06, 2013 5:15 am - Kathryn Hahn couldn't quite remember how a Midwestern girl from Northwestern University wound up in New York as a struggling actress. "Blind faith!" she said. "It's so ...
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Aurora's Presbrey shows a whole lot of depthAug 02, 2013 6:00 am - OK, what's happening to me? I like rock. I like punk. I like indie. I like harmonies. And maybe a little folk. But when I got word of Aurora's Kevin Presbrey's new album...
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Bad things happen to characters we love to hate in 'Blue Jasmine'Aug 01, 2013 6:00 am - Mini-review: "Blue Jasmine" The heart of Woody Allen's latest comedy, "Blue Jasmine," is a beating tragedy, a Greek tale of a fallen financial goddess who, like Tenness...
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A double dose of Nintendo nostalgiaAug 01, 2013 5:00 am - Nintendo gives us a reason to care about the Wii U on Sunday when "Pikmin 3," the latest installment in the colorful strategy franchise, hits stores. The game puts you i...
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Best bets: Kids love the Big TrucksJul 30, 2013 6:00 am - Top pick Tots & big trucks Give little kids a chance to get their hands on some heavy machinery at the 14th Annual Big Trucks Event Saturday at Ron Beese Park,...
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Local talent flocking to Whippersnap music festivalJul 26, 2013 6:00 am - You can find a music festival somewhere in the Chicago area almost any summer weekend. Pitchfork and Warped wrapped up last weekend, and Lollapalooza and Riot Fest are o...
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TV Writing 101: ‘Community’ star hosts new show about ... showsJul 24, 2013 6:00 am - A new show about ... shows When Jim Rash isn’t busy donning crazy costumes and tormenting Jeff Winger as Dean Pelton on NBC’s “Community,” he’s a screenwriter of family ...
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Best bets: See Olympic gymnasts, hopefuls compete at Sears CentreJul 23, 2013 6:00 am - Top Pick Flip and fly See Olympic athletes like 2012 team gold medalists McKayla Maroney and Kyla Ross compete in the 2013 Secret U.S. Classic, which features ...
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Hoffman Estates native goes from cop to action starJul 23, 2013 5:00 am - Andy McDermott works out twice a day. He also cautiously watches what he eats. "Ten years ago I could eat anything I wanted and it didn't matter," the Hoffman Estates ...