Villa Park Lifestyle
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Book does more than pay lip service to the best cinematic smoochesFeb 13, 2008 10:00 pm - The old song says "a kiss is just a kiss." Movie fans know better. The best celluloid smooches linger in our minds (and hearts) long after the closing credits because th...
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Brothers Affleck score with 'Gone Baby Gone'Feb 11, 2008 10:00 pm - "Gone Baby Gone" -- Fans of the American crime film should be murderously happy these days. Starting with Martin Scorsese's 2006 triumph "The Departed," quality crime fl...
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Delilah makes good on dateFeb 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Hey there, is that Delilah with Plain White T's singer Tom Higgenson? Sure is. The gal for which Higgenson wrote the group's Grammy-nominated -- and radio-saturated -- "...
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How to fly solo during this holiday of loveFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Forget those showoffs who gush when their bouquets arrive at their cubicles on Valentine's Day. Tune out that friend who brags about the romantic weekend he's planned fo...
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Nightspot samplerJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Here is a look at some of the nightspots visited during the past year by the Daily Herald and Beep. Information in this listing is subject to change, so it's a good idea...
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'Hunting Party' keeps on track despite GereJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - "The Hunting Party" -- I'm a sucker for flicks about cynical, alcoholic, crusading journalists, which is why I enjoyed "The Hunting Party," despite some glaring flaws. R...
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Nightspot samplerJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Here is a look at some of the nightspots visited during the past year by the Daily Herald and Beep. Information in this listing is subject to change, so it's a good idea...
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Mexican wrestling makes a moveJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - By day, he's a pleasant-looking graphic artist who sports wire-rimmed glasses and a mellow demeanor. By night, he wears a frightening yellow-and-silver mask and a tight ...
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...
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The classic Ringling Bros. circus returnsNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Last year's Ringling Bros. circus turned off a lot of longtime fans. In an attempt to add some zip and appeal to a younger demographic, the circus all but eliminated the...