Movies
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Was original 'Friday the 13th' the most influential film of its decade?Feb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - On the Friday afternoon of May 9, 1980, I zipped over to the Woodfield Theater No. 1 in Schaumburg to catch the first matinee showing of a horror film, "Friday the 13th....
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No simple, complex joys in 'Shopaholic'Feb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - Watching "Confessions of a Shopaholic" is like ordering the chicken salad at McDonald's. You don't get the inner smugness of a scrumptiously healthy meal, but you can't...
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'International' largely bankrupt as thrillerFeb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - In Tom Tykwer's functional yet uninspired European thriller, "The International" refers to a giant bank based in Luxembourg called the IBBC which has supplanted the mob,...
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Bank on Oscar-nominated 'River' as a stirring dramaFeb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - "Frozen River" - "Frozen River" had me hooked from its great first shot, a moving piece of acting and direction. The camera slowly pans up on a woman, first showing ...
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Dann's movie swag to help local charityFeb 09, 2009 10:00 pm - I call it priceless motion picture artifacts. My wife calls it junk. I've been collecting "freebie" promotional items from Hollywood studios for the past 20 years. Now,...
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Bulls assistant coach turns love of mob flicks into bookFeb 08, 2009 10:00 pm - When Chicago Bulls assistant coach Bob Ociepka says "nice shot" in his free time, you can bet he's not talking about basketball. Ociepka, who lives in Arlington Heights,...
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Walt Disney Studios, DreamWorks reach deal
Feb 08, 2009 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- The Walt Disney Co.'s motion picture arm said Monday it has agreed to a long-term exclusive distribution deal with Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks SKG produ...
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'He's Just Not That Into You' woos with $27M debut
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Three films to see this weekendFeb 05, 2009 10:00 pm - 'The Class' This restrained, penetrating drama should be required viewing for all education majors. An optimistic teacher (teacher/novelist Francois Marin) has his patie...
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Kevin Smith's 'Zack and Miri' doesn't quite measure upFeb 05, 2009 10:00 pm - "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" It's hard not to view Kevin Smith's latest as an attempt to outdo Judd Apatow in the "filthy comedy with a heart of gold" sweepstakes. A...