Movies
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'The Eternal Memory' doc shows that love is stronger than dementia
Aug 24, 2023 6:00 am - “The Eternal Memory” — ★ ★ ★ “The Eternal Memory” begins with a confused Augusto Góngora waking up one morning as his wife of two decades gently greets him. “Nice ...
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A victory for physical-media collectors: 'Loki,' 'Mandalorian' are coming to Blu-rayAug 24, 2023 6:00 am - Being a fan of Disney's film and television output has more ups and downs than Space Mountain. Earlier this year, a bunch of The Mouse's programs were removed from Disne...
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Filmmakers behind biopic 'Golda,' starring Helen Mirren, get lost in a swirl of smoke
Aug 24, 2023 6:00 am - “Golda” - ★ ★ Golda Meir was many things - modern Israel's first and only female head of government and a wartime prime minister. And now she's provided the vehicle fo...
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West Dundee resident wins film contest prizeAug 22, 2023 11:00 pm - West Dundee resident Sarah Glees will be awarded an Environmental Action Award in the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest for her film "The Long-Lived Effects of the Long...
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Streaming this week: Adam Sandler, 'Star Wars: Ahsoka,' Tim McGraw and 'Honor Among Thieves'
Aug 21, 2023 6:00 am - Tim McGraw roars back with "Standing Room Only" and the "Mandalorian" spin-off "Star Wars: Ahsoka" are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a devi...
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The price is right: $4 movie tickets Sunday for National Cinema DayAug 21, 2023 1:00 am - If you haven't caught the "Barbenheimer" blockbusters yet, or you're looking to see the billion-dollar "Barbie"or multimillion "Oppenheimer" films again, you can do so f...
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Movie Night at Mundy Park canceled due to heatAug 20, 2023 11:00 pm - Due to the excessive heat, Aurora Downtown will be canceling "Movie Night in Mundy Park" on Thursday, Aug. 24. The group is uncertain at this time if the movie will ...
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'Blue Beetle' unseats 'Barbie' atop box office, ending her four-week reign
Aug 20, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - The DC superhero film "Blue Beetle" led weekend ticket sales with a modest $25.4 million opening, according to studio estimates Sunday, dethroning "Barbie" fr...
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Co-founder of Classic Cinemas who restored Tivoli, other suburban theaters dies at 86Aug 18, 2023 1:00 am - A Downers Grove man known for saving beloved theaters across the suburbs died Wednesday at the age of 86. Willis Johnson, a co-founder of the Classic Cinemas theater cha...
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'Blue Beetle' is more than just a bug in the superhero system
Aug 17, 2023 6:00 am - “Blue Beetle” - ★ ★ ½ Franz Kafka never realized how close he came to kick-starting a superhero franchise. Ever since Gregor Samsa awoke in his bed to find himself tran...