Movies
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Geneva streams Toni Morrison filmFeb 26, 2021 12:00 am - The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission is sponsoring a virtual screening and discussion of the documentary "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am." The film can be virtually strea...
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Laying out data, Netflix touts its record on inclusivity
Feb 25, 2021 10:00 pm - NEW YORK - Netflix on Friday released a study it commissioned from top academic researchers that shows the streaming giant is outpacing much of the film industry in the ...
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Law professor and author to speak on the 'Infamous Chicago Seven Trial' and William Kunstler March 11Feb 25, 2021 10:00 pm - Elgin High School graduate David Langum will discuss “the most hated lawyer in America” who defended The Chicago Seven. Langum will spotlight the controversial defense ...
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Jewish lore inspires chilling but less-than-original horror film 'The Vigil'Feb 25, 2021 5:00 am - “The Vigil” — ★ ★ ½ Keith Thomas' atmospherically chilling, jump-scarey horror tale “The Vigil” eventually arrives at a narrative crossroads where it can go one of ...
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Andra Day shines in Hulu's messy, overstuffed Billie Holiday biopic
Feb 25, 2021 5:00 am - “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” - ★ ★ ½ Billie Holiday has always been a monster of a role. Diana Ross tackled her on film and Audra McDonald did it on stag...
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Widescreen: What other films did 'Nomadland' director Chloe Zhao make?Feb 25, 2021 5:00 am - Writer/producer/director Chloe Zhao has the hottest name in Hollywood right now and her awards-season canonization is likely to begin this Sunday at the Golden Globes, w...
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New to streaming this week: Billie Eilish, Billie Holiday and Superman
Feb 23, 2021 5:00 am - Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Movies A clas...
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Geneva to host 'The Fire This Time' online book discussionFeb 22, 2021 10:00 pm - The community is invited to participate in a virtual discussion in March regarding the bestselling book "The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks About Race." Geneva ...
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For her directorial debut, Robin Wright found 'Land'
Feb 19, 2021 10:00 pm - Robin Wright used to joke that her directorial debut had already been made. It was called “Blue Valentine,” it starred Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling as a couple fal...
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'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar' a wacky ode to middle-aged joy and culottes
Feb 19, 2021 5:00 am - It's hard to pin down exactly when Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo started dreaming up "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar," but on some level it's decades in the making. T...