Entertainment Columns
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'Woman in Black' poster a poor ployJan 18, 2012 10:00 pm - The woman in bleck? While hanging out at the South Barrington Theaters last weekend, I came upon one of the scariest one-sheets (posters) I've seen since 1979's “Al...
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Best bets: 'Dare to Dream' skates into AllstateJan 17, 2012 5:00 am - Ice maidens Rapunzel from “Tangled” joins the pantheon of Disney princesses like Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog” and Cinderella who each don ice skates for t...
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Stars steal the show at critics' award ceremonyJan 12, 2012 5:00 am - Chi film awards recap! I'm still recuperating from coproducing and cowriting the 23rd annual Chicago Film Critics Awards Saturday at the Broadway Playhouse in Water...
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How to confront ungrateful friendJan 11, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. What is the best way to end a friendship? To back away slowly and quietly, or to be upfront about why you are unhappy? My close friend has become the Patron Sai...
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'Moneyball' DVD a true winnerJan 10, 2012 10:00 pm - “Moneyball” Brad Pitt is terrific as Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane, a former player who had a short career but went to the top of his game as the head of...
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Best bets: Chicago Sinfonietta pays tribute to MLKJan 10, 2012 5:00 am - MLK tribute The Chicago Sinfonietta and its music director Mei-Ann Chen team with guest conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson, flutist Nicole Mitchell and the Apostolic Chur...
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Soul mate? You may have more than oneJan 08, 2012 8:11 am - What do you think is the one thing young adults expect from marriage? The answer may surprise you. Most of us would think that today’s young adults might be more than a...
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Hanover Park girl’s gifts help Carpentersville familyJan 05, 2012 12:00 am - Thanks to Mariah Reeves of Hanover Park, the Saavedra family of Carpentersville had a Christmas they’ll remember for years. Mariah helped raise nearly $2,500 in gift car...
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Strong performance marks drama 'Pariah'Jan 04, 2012 10:00 pm - Reel Life mini-review: 'Pariah' Dee Rees' black teen coming-of-age drama "Pariah" is a heart-rending plea for empathy, compassion and understanding, a work that not onl...
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Ex-girlfriend still pulling strings sparks jealousyJan 03, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. So, I am dating this guy and I’m in love with him, and I know he loves me back. But I can’t, I absolutely can’t, stop getting jealous of his ex-girlfriend. He s...