Movies
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All eight Spider-Man movies, ranked from worst to bestJul 04, 2019 11:00 pm - With "Spider-Man: Far From Home" now in theaters, it's time to revisit our ranking of the now eight - and counting - Spider-Man films. "Far From Home" swings into our be...
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'Toni Morrison' showcases 'Beloved' author as captivating storytellerJul 04, 2019 6:00 am - “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am” — ★ ★ ★ Before Toni Morrison, no African American — let alone an African American woman — had won the Nobel Prize for literature. T...
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Report: Belushi aims for Blues Brothers marijuana brandJul 03, 2019 1:00 am - Actor and Wheaton native Jim Belushi says he wants to develop a Blues Brothers brand of marijuana and get it into Illinois stores when recreational marijuana becomes leg...
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Horror film 'Midsommar' takes viewers on disturbing, audacious journeyJul 02, 2019 6:00 am - “Midsommar” - ★ ★ ★ “Midsommar “ is a waking nightmare and I mean that in the best possible way. For over two hours you will be transported to a beautiful village in a f...
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'Spider-Man: Far From Home' weaves ideal mix of action, comedy and teen angstJul 01, 2019 10:45 am - “Spider-Man: Far From Home” - ★ ★ ★ ½ Everything in “Spider-Man: Far From Home” leads to a single fearless act of bravery: Nervous Peter Parker kisses MJ, the girl of hi...
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'Toy Story 4' repeats at No. 1 over 'Annabelle,' 'Yesterday'
Jun 30, 2019 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES - "Toy Story 4" hung onto the top spot in its second week in theaters and the horror sequel "Annabelle Comes Home" opened in line with expectations, but the ...
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Lake Zurich to show free movie at Paulus ParkJun 30, 2019 1:00 am - The village of Lake Zurich is hosting a movie night at Paulus Park on Friday, July 5. At around 8:30 p.m., depending on when the sun sets, the village will show the movi...
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The 10 best secrets, surprises and Easter eggs from 'Toy Story 4'Jun 28, 2019 6:00 am - "Toy Story 4" producer Jonas Rivera says it is one of his favorite moments ever at Pixar Studios. The film's creative team members had come up with a minor role - that o...
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From slasher villain to LGBTQ icon, 'Child's Play's' Chucky changes with the timesJun 27, 2019 11:00 pm - The mythology of horror franchises tends to unfold like a game of "telephone," where the story starts in a simple place - say, man in mask slashes horny teenagers - and ...
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Movie review: 'Wild Rose' gives voice to singer grappling with pulls of fame and familyJun 27, 2019 6:00 am - ...