Entertainment Columns
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Catch McCartney, Feinstein concerts on DVDDec 07, 2011 10:00 pm - “Paul McCartney: The Love We Make” Paul McCartney was in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, and was deeply moved by the tragic events of that day. He wanted to make ...
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Best bets: Only he didn't sing 'fudge ...'Dec 06, 2011 5:00 am - Shoot your eye out? Ralphie's cinematic quest to get a Red Ryder BB Gun gets transformed into song and dance in the seasonal tour “A Christmas Story, The Musical!” ...
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Adele concert, 'Twelve Angry Men' among new DVDsDec 02, 2011 8:00 am - “Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall” Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is a British singer/songwriter who has sold millions of records around the world. This two-disc set i...
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'Beautiful' doc tells ugly tale about eatingDec 01, 2011 5:00 am - Reel Life mini-review: "America the Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments" This eye-opening documentary on America's obsession with body weight begins with independent Chi...
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Accept mom-in-law’s ‘trivial gifts’ with a little graceNov 30, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I’m pretty apathetic about receiving gifts because of my practicality. If I want or need it, I’ll buy it myself. My in-laws love to give presents for holidays a...
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Songs in the key of a parent's lifeNov 29, 2011 11:00 pm - I went to pick up Kyle from soccer practice recently, and found him outside of the complex surrounded by his teammates. When I got to where they were standing, I realiz...
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Best bets: Feel magic of Dancenter North's 'Nutcracker'Nov 29, 2011 5:00 am - Nutcracker of the week More than 100 dancers, singers and actors comprise Dancenter North's 23rd annual production of “The Magic of the Nutcracker” seen first this ...
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Holiday dispute hints at deeper issuesNov 28, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My boyfriend and I have been dating for 10 years. We started dating in high school and have always had a wonderful, drama-free relationship. We grew up, went to d...
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Kids movies not always for the kidsNov 24, 2011 4:00 am - PG kids' films? Really? Have you noticed that the recent movies marketed as kid and family-friendly films are NOT recommended for viewing by young children according to...
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Best bets: A week of ogres, Nutcrackers and RegisNov 22, 2011 5:00 am - Musical ‘make-ogre' If you missed seeing your favorite animated green ogre singing and dancing in Chicago last year, then head out to Rosemont this weekend for a re...