Movies
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Defenders to host Green Screen Film Series Oct. 28Oct 21, 2019 11:00 pm - The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County invites the public to its new Green Screen Environmental Documentary Film Series. The 2015 film "Tomorrow" by French film...
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Five curiosities to explore when Disney+ launches in NovemberOct 20, 2019 7:00 am - Nov. 12 will bring the launch of Disney+, the streaming platform that CEO Bob Iger has called the conglomerate's “highest priority.” The service that hopes to put a dent...
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'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil' claims No. 1 over 'Joker'
Oct 20, 2019 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co.'s "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil" knocked "Joker" out of the No. 1 spot at the box office, but just barely. Studios on Sunday say the fi...
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Movie review: 'Zombieland: Double Tap' covers familiar but funny ground in satisfying sequel
Oct 18, 2019 5:00 am - “Zombieland: Double Tap” - ★ ★ ½ There's a repetitive - but not necessarily redundant - quality to “Zombieland: Double Tap,” a violent, funny and satisfying sequel to th...
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Movie review: 'Maleficent' sequel squanders potent pairing of Angelina Jolie, Michelle PfeifferOct 17, 2019 11:00 pm - “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” — ★ ★ For a moment, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” seems poised to turn into a wonderful take on “Father of the Bride” only with fan...
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For Bruce Springsteen, 'Western Stars' made sense after book, playOct 17, 2019 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - “Western Stars” was just the change of pace that Bruce Springsteen needed after baring his soul over the past few years. First, he shared his darkest secrets ...
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Movie review: Chalamet claims the throne in condensed Shakespearean tale 'The King'Oct 17, 2019 6:00 am - “The King” - ★ ★ A Shakespeare adaptation without all that Shakespeare stuff, David Michôd's “The King” goes once more unto the breach only to come up short. “The ...
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Movie review: 'Parasite' feeds off class warfare as dark, well-plotted Korean thrillerOct 17, 2019 6:00 am - “Parasite” — ★ ★ ★ ★ Starring: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Jo Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-sik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin Directed by: Bong Joon-ho Other: A Neon release. Ra...
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Get spooky thrills at 'Halloween Horror Film Fest' Oct. 26 at The CatlowOct 16, 2019 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Catlow Theatre, 116 W. Main St. in Barrington, is hosting a "Halloween Horror Film Fest" starting at noon and going until after midnight. The s...
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Horror classics to bring spooky thrills to silent film seriesOct 16, 2019 11:00 pm - Get your horror thrills this Halloween season with a series of classic silent films, hosted by the Silent Film Society of Chicago. All the screenings will feature live o...