Movies
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Upcoming documentary captures the persevering spirit of Libertyville's Ike ReillyJan 26, 2023 5:00 am - Rocker Ike Reilly could be a character in one of his own songs - the gritty, persistent working man's poet who can't seem to catch his big break. The Libertyville bard,...
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Woodstock celebrates 30 years of 'Groundhog Day' film with familiar festival
Jan 26, 2023 5:00 am - "Groundhog Day" hit the big screen 30 years ago this year, a year after the iconic comedy was filmed in Woodstock. In keeping with the movie's plot, the city hopes this ...
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Regal Cinemas' final showings in Lincolnshire the latest in the trend of movie theaters closingJan 26, 2023 12:00 am - Regal Cinemas in Lincolnshire showed its final movies Thursday night in an unannounced closure amid its parent company's bankruptcy. Theater employees were notified this...
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Marcus Theatres offers pass for Oscars viewingJan 24, 2023 10:00 pm - GURNEE — Marcus Theatres, including Marcus Gurnee Mills Cinema, is offering a new way to experience this year's Best Picture nominees on the big screen prior to the 95th...
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Star-crossed lovers tackle history in 'You People'
Jan 24, 2023 2:00 pm - “You People” - ★ ★ ★ Ezra Cohen and Amira Mohammed don't exactly meet cute. He jumps into the back seat of her red Mini Cooper, mistaking it for his Uber and she starts...
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As 'Groundhog Day' movie marks its 30th year, Woodstock revels in the rewindJan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - WOODSTOCK - Sure, Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell were the stars. But around these parts, everyone knows it was Punxsutawney's picturesque stand-in that stole the show. ...
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Oscars 2023: How to watch the Best Picture nominees at homeJan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - With one big, blue exception, you should be able to catch up on all the best picture nominees from your home before the Academy Awards are given out Sunday, March 12, on...
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'Everything Everywhere' tops Oscar nominations with 11
Jan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - The multiverse-skipping sci-fi indie hit "Everything Everywhere All at Once" led nominations to the 95th Academy Awards as Hollywood heaped honors on big-screen spectacl...
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Oscar snubs, surprises: No female directors, 'Babylon' bust
Jan 23, 2023 10:00 pm - There are always a few big surprises and heartbreaks come the morning of Oscar nominations, as much as awards strategists try to mitigate those. But the batch of nominee...
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New to streaming this week: Jennifer Lopez, Sam Smith and 'You People'
Jan 23, 2023 5:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music and video game platforms this week....