Entertainment Columns
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It's not what you see that's scary in 'Insidious,' it's what you don't seeMar 29, 2011 11:00 pm - James Wan and Leigh Whannel are the filmmaking duo responsible for creating the gory “Saw” horror films, one of the most successful genre series in history. Their newest...
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Muti returns to podium as Levine steps downMar 29, 2011 11:00 pm - It is with a touch of irony that while Riccardo Muti makes his return to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for a series of concerts this month after several health issues i...
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Dann in reel life: 'Another Year' worth a lookMar 24, 2011 11:00 pm - ‘Another Year' The After Hours Film Society presents Mike Leigh's fine domestic drama “Another Year” at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Ave., ...
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Thrilling 'Tourist' now out on DVDMar 22, 2011 11:00 pm - “The Tourist” In this remake of the French film “Anthony Zimmer,” Angelina Jolie plays the girlfriend of a financial criminal who has swindled a powerful gangster a...
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Gott: A closer look at vitamins D and EMar 19, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. I've heard a lot of mixed things about vitamins D and E. Can you tell me the good and the bad about them? Thank you. A. Vitamin D is fat-soluble, meaning that it...
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Film fans pick best movies, really?Mar 17, 2011 11:00 pm - Best films, really? ABC News and People magazine have teamed up to allow movie fans to vote for their “favorite” films, and the tallies will be revealed during “The...
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'The Fighter' DVD a knockoutMar 16, 2011 11:00 pm - “The Fighter” This terrific film received seven Academy Award nominations and won two for Best Supporting Actor (Christian Bale) and Best Supporting Actress (Meliss...
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Sorbitol can cause hives in someMar 13, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. I am writing in regards to your column about the woman with activity-induced hives. I, too, had a problem similar to that of the reader. I had gone to have a faci...
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Dann in reel life: 'Rango' a wrongoMar 10, 2011 10:00 pm - ‘Rango' a wrongo Mr. Gire: I've never bothered to contact a film critic in response to one of their reviews, but in this case I feel compelled to do so. Your h...
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'Walking Dead' among new DVDsMar 08, 2011 10:00 pm - “The Walking Dead: Season One” Based on Robert Kirkman's popular comic books, AMC's “The Walking Dead” premiered to more than 3.5 million viewers. The six episodes ...