Movies
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‘Blackfish’ doc dives into plight of SeaWorld’s whalesJul 27, 2013 6:07 am - LOS ANGELES — What the Oscar-winning 2009 documentary “The Cove” did for dolphin slaughter in Japan, “Blackfish” may do for killer whales living in captivity while perfo...
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DVD previews: ‘Filly Brown,’ ‘Teen Beach Movie’Jul 27, 2013 6:00 am - Here’s a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, July 30. “Filly Brown” (R, 100 minutes, Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment): Gina Rodriguez, a versatile young talent, tries to rescue...
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Aubrey Plaza looks fear in the face in racy comedyJul 25, 2013 6:00 pm - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Aubrey Plaza had to overcome a few fears in the R-rated comedy “The To Do List” — including doing a number of hilariously awkward sex scenes. But...
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Film fans check out Palatine's Blue Whiskey festJul 25, 2013 5:00 pm - When Fremd High School grad Michael Noens founded the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival four years ago, his mission was to present the Chicago area with riveting an...
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DVD collection celebrates top Warner comediesJul 25, 2013 12:07 pm - “Best of Warner Brothers 20 Film Comedy Collection” The funny films in this collection cover a wide range of years and topics — from a Marx Brothers 1935 classic to a r...
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Passion for indies fuels Palatine film festJul 25, 2013 6:00 am - Michael Noens credits independent films with often displaying characters with depth and an artistic vision — something he says is missing from many big-name blockbusters...
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Rich, real performances make for a moving 'Still Mine'Jul 25, 2013 6:00 am - Like the Academy Award-winning "Amour," "Still Mine" is a love story in which the protagonists are, refreshingly, not hardbodied Hollywood hotties. The surprisingly movi...
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Jackman gives 'Wolverine' sequel added depthJul 25, 2013 6:00 am - Don't get us wrong. We don't mean to take anything away from the more substantial qualities of "The Wolverine," a fairly satisfying if not stellar installment in the sag...
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Doc shows orca safety not always a black-and-white issueJul 25, 2013 6:00 am - Mini-review: "Blackfish" A warning: Watching Gabriela Cowperthwaite's powerful, action-spurring documentary "Blackfish" might change your plans to visit any of the many...
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'The To Do List' a funny teen rompJul 25, 2013 6:00 am - Coming-of-age comedies are fraught with seemingly limitless pitfalls, necessitating a well-honed screenplay and persuasive performances to assure audience allegiance. So...