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‘Sinners’ a winner: Coogler’s stylistically audacious musical movie reinvents the horror genre

By Dann Gire
Apr 17, 2025 5:00 am - It takes a long time before the gross and gory stuff creeps into writer/director Ryan Coogler’s stylistically audacious and belligerently original musical horror tale “Sinners.” When it does, the film confirms that we’re witnessing a bold reinvention of the horror genre.
‘Everybody’s excited’: Local businesses, extras featured in rom-com being filmed in downtown Libertyville

By Mick Zawislak
Apr 15, 2025 4:18 pm - The producers of familiar feel-good holiday movies shot in picturesque suburbs are incorporating Libertyville into their portfolio for the first time and the locals couldn't be happier.
Panelists named for One Earth Film Festival April 25

Submitted by Janet Mathis
Apr 15, 2025 3:05 pm - On Friday, April 25, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host the “One Earth Film Festival: Power in Unity.”
Why a new documentary revisits Aaron Carter’s tragic undoing

By Sonia Rao
Apr 15, 2025 12:45 pm - Actress-turned-filmmaker Soleil Moon Frye explores the troubling family dynamics of Aaron Carter and his family from his twin sister’s perspective in “The Carters: Hurts to Love You,” a two-part documentary streaming now on Paramount+.
What to stream: Jude Law as a fed, a ‘Law & Order’ reunion and David Oyelowo in an oddball comedy

Apr 14, 2025 5:30 am - Jude Law playing an FBI agent in the movie “The Order” and Mariska Hargitay reuniting with her old partner, Detective Elliot Stabler, on “Law and Order: Organized Crime” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend

By JAKE COYLE
Apr 13, 2025 4:02 pm - After just two weeks in theaters, “A Minecraft Movie” is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025.
2025 Elgin Short Film Festival now accepting entries

Submitted by Jenny Sherman
Apr 11, 2025 8:46 pm - The city of Elgin and the Elgin Short Film Festival is accepting submission for the 17th annual Elgin Short Film Festival, set for Sept. 20.
Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony

By LINDSEY BAHR
Apr 11, 2025 7:02 am - After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award.
‘Sacramento’ is a road comedy that gets stuck in second gear

By Ty Burr
Apr 10, 2025 5:01 pm - It takes its sweet and sour time getting there, but eventually “Sacramento” finds a satisfying seriocomic groove in the plight of men facing the prospect of fatherhood and realizing adulthood has to come along for the ride.
Addison Cinema to host ‘Drop: Murder Mystery Screening’ Friday

By Dave Oberhelman
Apr 10, 2025 1:55 pm - Like the characters on-screen, audience members at a special immersive screening at 7:30 p.m. Friday of the new thriller “Drop” will be plunged into mystery via AirDrop at Addison Cinema.

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