Movies
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'Treasure trove' of tapes helped filmmaker create John Belushi documentary
Oct 15, 2020 11:00 AM - R.J. Cutler wasn't sure how to craft his documentary on Wheaton native John Belushi until he discovered 50 hours of recordings made after the comedy icon's death. Now, "Belushi" makes its world premiere in Chicago. -
Radha Blank of 'The Forty-Year-Old Version' isn't late
Oct 16, 2020 8:43 AM - If Radha Blank had a tagline for her film, "The Forty-Year-Old Version," it would be: "You don't age out of your passion."
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Adam Sandler's 'Hubie Halloween' is ... good?
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De Niro squanders his movie legacy in juvenile family comedy 'The War With Grandpa'
Oct 9, 2020 11:01 AM - During the early part of his career, it would have been inconceivable that Robert De Niro would wind up trapped in conventional, innocuous stock characters. "The War With Grandpa" demonstrates how the best of intentions can easily be neutralized.
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Dreams collide with cruel reality for young Filipina singer in 'Yellow Rose'
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'Time' is a terrific look at the pull of loss
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'One Vote' film shares stories of diverse American voters including Chicago's Club Lucky
Oct 9, 2020 6:53 PM - "One Vote," the critically-acclaimed, non-partisan documentary highlights the compelling stories of diverse citizens across the country on Election Day 2016. Among the film's five stories, "One Vote" features the staff and voters of Bucktown's iconic Club Lucky, the last tavern polling place in the U.S. -
Scary stories to stream on Netflix, Hulu and beyond for spooky season
Oct 8, 2020 11:05 AM - Sean Stangland picks the best frights you can scare up on your favorite streaming services this October.
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When movie audiences return, will theaters still be there in the suburbs?
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Here are the biggest movie releases you'll have to keep waiting for
Oct 8, 2020 5:15 AM - Film studios continue to shuffle titles as the theatrical landscape evolves, and it can be hard to keep track. Here's a breakdown of where major studios stand, and which films to expect (for now) in late 2020 and beyond.
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