Movies
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5 things to do before Polar Vortex grips us againOct 10, 2014 1:00 am - Fall fests are in full force, providing the perfect incentive to pack up the family and enjoy some time outdoors before the temps drop too low. This weekend offers a num...
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Silly 'Dracula' should remain untoldOct 09, 2014 6:15 am - For a tantalizing half-hour or so, it actually seemed like the underlying idea of "Dracula Untold" - an origin story drawing its DNA from superhero flicks, not monster m...
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'Very Bad Day' a snappy but benign family comedyOct 09, 2014 5:45 am - Given its premise, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" could have been a lot more horrible and no good than it is. At a quick 82 minutes, this ...
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'The Judge' guilty of diminished drama, recycled charactersOct 09, 2014 5:45 am - We, the critical jury, do hereby find the defendant, David Dobkins' meager legal drama "The Judge," guilty as charged on the following: Two counts of major actors recyc...
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Reel life: Catch Amy Rapp's 'Alley Cat' at festivalOct 09, 2014 5:30 am - That's a Rapp, Amy! The 50th anniversary Chicago International Film Festival is underway at Chicago's River East Theaters through Oct. 23. One of the movies is "The All...
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Paul Feig to make female-led 'Ghostbusters'Oct 08, 2014 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - After years of rumors, there are finally plans for a new "Ghostbusters," and it will be led by a female cast. "Bridesmaids" filmmaker Paul Feig said Wednesda...
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Glamorless investigating the star of passionate 'Messenger'Oct 08, 2014 11:00 pm - Implication is the hallmark of "Kill the Messenger." Inspired by the true story of Gary Webb - the San Jose Mercury News reporter known for a controversial series of art...
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'Shadow of Mordor' grabs the gold ringOct 07, 2014 5:45 am - “The Lord of the Rings” has inspired hundreds of video games, but there's never been a great one based directly on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic. Until now. “Middle-earth: S...
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Larkin grad at 'hub' of 'Gone Girl,' other filmsOct 07, 2014 5:00 am - Meredith Humbracht has survived earthquakes, set closings and a terrible car accident in Elgin near the Fox River, but neither man nor nature has stopped the Larkin High...
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'World of Tanks' game finds ally in 'Fury' filmOct 06, 2014 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES - "Fury" is rolling into "World of Tanks." Before the World War II tank drama reaches theaters Oct. 17, video gamers can make like Brad Pitt's character, Sg...