Entertainment Columns
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Sound check: Rob Zombie tickets, Homegrown Fest news, Ministry and moreMar 23, 2022 6:00 am - Zombie returns Rock icon and filmmaker Rob Zombie is dropping in on the Chicago area with a few friends this August. Tickets for the "Freaks On Parade Tour" - stopp...
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Spotlight: Comedian Larry Reeb headlines the Metropolis on FridayMar 23, 2022 6:00 am - 'Uncle Lar' returns Award-winning Chicago-area comedian Larry Reeb, known as "Uncle Lar," returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre to offer tips on driving, dati...
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Is 'The Dog' rolling over? Dann Gire says a major Oscar upset may be in the worksMar 21, 2022 2:00 pm - To accurately predict the winners of the 94th Academy Awards (to be announced starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 27, on ABC), one tricky question must be answered. How muc...
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Feder: Weigel Broadcasting partners with Block Club Chicago on weekly newsmagazineMar 21, 2022 1:00 am - In the latest Chicago media partnership, Weigel Broadcasting and Block Club Chicago are joining forces to launch an innovative weekly newsmagazine show, Robert Feder rep...
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Steppenwolf's 'King James' delivers powerful message on friendshipMar 18, 2022 12:30 pm - “King James” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Leaving Steppenwolf Theatre after Tuesday's premiere of Rajiv Joseph's “King James,” I couldn't help thinking about how chance and proximity fact...
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Indie filmmakers get 'X'-ed out in meticulously crafted ode to vintage horror filmsMar 17, 2022 6:00 am - “X” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Just when you think Ti West's gore-spurting, porno-slasher film “X” couldn't possibly be funny, the plot's driving force turns out to be — no kidding...
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Northwestern grad Joshua Radin's songs help him connect with fans for Chicago tour stopMar 17, 2022 6:00 am - Singer-songwriter Joshua Radin is thrilled to be getting back to what he loves — touring. “Imagine you missed your favorite thing for two years and you weren't allowed ...
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'Bust Down' busts comedic boundaries with Neuqua Valley grad Chris ReddMar 16, 2022 11:00 pm - For almost 50 years, "Saturday Night Live" has afforded comedians many chances to test the boundaries of what's acceptable to NBC's audience. "Bust Down," a six-episode ...
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Writers' multilayered 'Wife of a Salesman' earns its keep with excellent world premiereMar 16, 2022 1:00 pm - “Wife of a Salesman” - ★ ★ ★ ★ Watching the world premiere of “Wife of a Salesman” at Writers Theatre, audience members may think to themselves, “I know this story.” Th...
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Feder: B96 imports four-member cast of 'The Morning Mess' from PhoenixMar 16, 2022 1:00 am - Years of underperforming ratings and a revolving door of talent at Chicago's Top 40 WBBM 96.3-FM have led parent company Audacy to import a new morning show straight fro...