Movies
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Coming attractions: Local film fests showcase indies, shortsDec 31, 2015 4:30 am - Serious filmgoers already know that Chicago is one toddling movie town with North America's oldest competitive fest, the Chicago International Film Festival. But the sub...
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Movie guide: Time to catch a flick (or two) before awards seasonDec 29, 2015 7:00 am - Now's a good time to catch that movie that you just haven't time to see yet. From “The Big Short” to “Carol” to “The Force Awakens” (for the second or third time), there...
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Will Smith enlightened by playing 'Concussion' doctorDec 29, 2015 5:00 am - NEW YORK - While the new Will Smith film "Concussion" may lead some to question their support of the NFL, the forensic pathologist who first drew attention to the danger...
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From Pixar to 'Star Wars': How 'voicing' BB-8 caps a stellar year for Bill Hader's pipesDec 29, 2015 5:00 am - Perhaps Bill Hader was destined to voice a "Star Wars" droid. The sci-fi franchise, after all, provided his first inkling that he would wed his wife of now nearly a deca...
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'Teen Wolf' star grew up as one of 15 kids in Glen EllynDec 29, 2015 4:00 am - On MTV's “Teen Wolf,” Ryan Kelley plays a serious sheriff's deputy with supernatural powers. In real life, the Glen Ellyn native is a regular guy who hates the gym, beel...
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What we now hope to see in Episode VIII of 'Star Wars'
Dec 28, 2015 5:00 am - WARNING: Contains spoilers With “The Force Awakens,” filmmaker J.J. Abrams has succeeded with a primary mission: To leave a huge audience hungry for more. That gala...
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'Force Awakens' becomes fastest movie to $1 billion
Dec 27, 2015 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has reached $1 billion at the box office, achieving the milestone with record-setting hyper speed. The Walt Disney Co. said ...
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Will Smith opening a movie used to guarantee success — is that still true?Dec 27, 2015 6:00 am - “Concussion” is supposed to be the movie that shows us Will Smith is a Serious Actor. After helming a series of films that either weren't memorable (“Men in Black 3”), u...
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'Big' year: Dann Gire spotlights his top 10 films of 2015Dec 27, 2015 5:30 am - The movies of 2015 started out not very promising. But by the time autumn rolled around, Hollywood (and independent filmmakers) began hitting jackpot after jackpot with ...
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DVD previews: 'Hitman: Agent 47,' 'The Perfect Guy'Dec 26, 2015 6:00 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, Dec. 29: “Hitman: Agent 47” (R, 96 minutes, Fox): Action-thriller based on a video game and set in Singapore. The Washingto...