Entertainment Columns
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Classic Marx Brothers films now out on DVDJun 15, 2011 11:00 pm - “The Marx Brothers” Although there were five Marx Brothers, only four appeared in their early films: Chico, Harpo, Groucho and Zeppo. The brothers started on Broadw...
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Gott: Can allergies cause itchy, dry eyelids?Jun 13, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I have itchy, dry eyelids that burn. My doctor prescribed 10 milligrams of prednisone, a steroid. It seemed to help, at least while I was taking it, but I can fee...
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Dann in reel life: Naperville natives pour hearts into 'Rigamortis'Jun 10, 2011 1:00 am - Zombie musical sings It's kind of like “Glee” meets “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” but with zombies! “Rigamortis: A Zombie Love Story” can be seen for free at rig...
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Dann in reel life: 'Tree of Life' a cinematic experienceJun 03, 2011 1:00 am - Reel Life mini-review: ‘The Tree of Life' The best way to describe Terrence Malick's highly anticipated film “The Tree of Life” might be “Stand By Me” as filtered t...
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Kubrick’s films together in new collectionJun 02, 2011 12:00 am - “Stanley Kubrick: The Essential Collection” Stanley Kubrick is considered one of the most talented filmmakers in the history of cinema. He not only directed films,...
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Best bets: Be inspired at Naperville Fine Art FairMay 31, 2011 11:00 pm - Arts and crafts More than 85 artists display original works in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media and more for the Naperville Woman's Club 52nd Annual Fine Ar...
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ESO wraps season with award-winning pianistMay 30, 2011 11:00 pm - The Elgin Symphony will wrap up its 2010-11 season in spectacular fashion next weekend when the critically acclaimed Korean pianist Joyce Yang joins music director Rober...
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Rare disorder causes chronic skin conditionMay 30, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I have an open wound on my leg that my surgeon thought was an infection. After eight surgeries, I was eventually diagnosed (by a dermatologist) with a rare immune...
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Far from vanishing, local magicians comfy in herdMay 29, 2011 12:00 am - The three dozen suburban magicians milling about the backroom of Mr. Beef & Pizza in Mount Prospect look as if they could be here to draft their fantasy football teams o...
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Dann in reel life: Violence dominates '13 Assassins'May 27, 2011 1:00 am - Reel Life mini-review: ‘13 Assassins' Takashi Miike's kinetic, feudal-period action film “13 Assassins” might as well have been titled “12 Samurai and a Wild Man Wi...