Movies
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Well-made 'Last House' suffers from silly endingAug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - "Last House on the Left" I dug this remake of Wes Craven's legendary 1972 horror flick until the last act, when what had been a disturbing look at human nature turns...
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'Shorts' director Rodriguez does families, felons
Aug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- Robert Rodriguez is back in a family way. Opening Friday, his kid-friendly comedy "Shorts" is the latest in a seesaw career in which Rodriguez veers from ...
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Cheap stuff: Elburn Days, Waukegan Street Sale, Glen Ellyn art festAug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Free Elburn Days Carnival rides, parade, food, music, raffles and more are featured at the annual Elburn Days celebration. Runs 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21; 7 a.m. to...
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Great America hosts talent show for new movie 'Fame'Aug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - So you think you've got talent? You might be able to win $5,000 in cash, a spread in OK! magazine and a trip to Hollywood by auditioning for the "Fame" National Talent S...
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'District 9' lifts off with No. 1 weekend at $37 million
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Animated 'Ponyo' is beautiful nonsense
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New DVDs feature Elvis, Judy Garland and 'The Warner Bros. Story'Aug 13, 2009 11:00 pm - "Elvis Presley: The Ed Sullivan Shows: The Performances" This week marks the anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, and there are tributes to the king throughout the wor...
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'Bandslam's' funny start can't save its familiar finishAug 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Have you heard this one before? A lovable misfit brings together an unlikely group of student-musicians for a battle of the bands competition. The group includes a hot-t...
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It's quite easy to fall for 'I Love You, Man'Aug 12, 2009 11:00 pm - "I Love You, Man" - I can't say that I loved this new bro-mantic comedy, but I definitely liked it, as it delivered plenty of laughs and a feel-good ending with just...
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Ambitious, allegorical 'District 9' defies conventionAug 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Made for a relatively paltry $30 million, "District 9" offers science-fiction fans an embarrassment of cinematic riches. With the help of producer Peter ("Lord of the Ri...