Movies
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Moviegoers rush to 'Doctor Strange,' 'Arrival' post-election
Nov 13, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Moviegoers drained by the drama of the presidential election sought refuge at the movies over the weekend, where ticket sales were robust for just about every...
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How the aliens in 'Arrival' compare to other film creaturesNov 13, 2016 5:00 am - The aliens in "Arrival" are spectacular, and that's no small feat. In most "first contact" movies, the otherworldly creatures almost always let us down. Either they're p...
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Free movies in Arlington Heights next weekendNov 11, 2016 12:00 am - Paragon Theaters in Arlington Heights will celebrate its grand opening in the former Star Cinema Grill movie theater by offering free movies until 6 p.m. Nov. 19 and Nov...
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Autism doc 'Life, Animated' a touching screening at Tivoli TheatreNov 10, 2016 5:00 am - Films animate miracle The After Hours Film Society presents Roger Ross Williams' documentary "Life, Animated," at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 ...
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Sophisticated, thoughtful UFO movie joins mini golden age of sci-fi filmsNov 10, 2016 5:00 am - With its intriguing premise and handsome production values, "Arrival" continues an encouraging trend in science-fiction filmmaking, embodied by the likes of "Gravity" an...
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Love sparks a historic legal battle in understated 'Loving'Nov 10, 2016 5:00 am - Jeff Nichols' "Loving" is about simple-minded people, simply being in love. Both born and raised in the hills of Central Point, Virginia, Richard and Mildred Loving wed ...
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'Eagle Huntress' offers inspiring true taleNov 10, 2016 5:00 am - There is an ancient tradition of falconry practiced by the people of Mongolia where burkitshi, or "eagle hunters," train golden eagles to respond to their call and hunt ...
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'Almost Christmas' succeeds as pleasant family comedyNov 09, 2016 10:00 am - David E. Talbert's pleasant, preholiday domestic comedy “Almost Christmas” chugs along on generous good will, accomplished performances and affectionate humor ... ... un...
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See 'The Insanity of God' at Vineyard Church SundayNov 08, 2016 10:00 pm - Vineyard Church of Elgin, 220 Division St., will host a live simulcast viewing of "The Insanity of God" at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. The film, based on the book of the...
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'Doctor Strange' makes us wonder: Why aren't Marvel villains more memorable?Nov 08, 2016 5:00 am - Why don't most of Marvel Studios' villains make much of an impression? It really is quite striking: Besides Thor's brother, Loki, most of the studio's cinematic baddies ...