Movies
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‘I Am: Celine Dion’ captures the superstar at her most vulnerable
Jun 26, 2024 11:50 am - Celine Dion’s struggles with stiff-person syndrome and her attempts to recover, rehabilitate and return to the stage are the focus of “I Am: Celine Dion,” a documentary streaming on Prime Video by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Irene Taylor that serves as a revealing portrait of the artist.
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‘Kinds of Kindness’ is Emma Stone’s latest foray into fearlessness with Yorgos Lanthimos
Jun 25, 2024 2:46 pm - There’s barely an ounce of joy in Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Kinds of Kindness,” nor is there much beauty. Nor is there any recognizable kindness to speak of — “recognizable” being the operative word here. Which might be the point of the title. Or not.
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Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer’s, her son Nick Cassavetes says
Jun 25, 2024 2:32 pm - NEW YORK — Celebrated actor and honorary Academy Award recipient Gena Rowlands is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, her son, filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, has revealed. C...
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The play’s the thing in suburban-shot ‘Ghostlight’
Jun 24, 2024 1:30 pm - “Ghostlight,” a sincere and somewhat over-tidy modern-day drama that was filmed in Waukegan, Highland Park, Deerfield and several other suburbs, explores love, grief and the healing nature of playacting and their effect on one heartland family.
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‘Inside Out 2’ scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records
Jun 24, 2024 9:32 am - Weekend number two was just as joyous for “Inside Out 2.” The Pixar sequel collected $100 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, setting a new record for an animated movie in its follow-up frame in theaters.
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What to stream this week: Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion, Eva Longoria and Celine Dion
Jun 24, 2024 5:30 am - The life and style of fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg is chronicled in a documentary and albums from Megan Thee Stallion and Camila Cabello are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Which movies and TV shows are casting in Chicago, the suburbs right now?
Jun 21, 2024 11:50 am - Whether you’re a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Illinois, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
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Rebellious. Cool. Nostalgic. Bringing ‘The Bikeriders’ to life, and movie theaters
Jun 21, 2024 7:18 am - Jeff Nichols had dreamt of making a film about a 1960s motorcycle clubs for over 20 years. The obsession started in his brother’s apartment, when he first cracked open Da...
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Lake in the Hills parents ‘so grateful’ for son’s indie film release in theaters Friday
Jun 20, 2024 2:50 pm - Wanda and Allen Iverson have always supported their independent filmmaker son Mark Stewart Iverson. On Friday, they will see their support and his talent pay off when his first feature-length movie, “For Prophet," appears on big screens across the country, including at the AMC Lake in the Hills 12 movie theater.
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Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned ‘M.A.S.H.’ to ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88
Jun 20, 2024 12:39 pm - Donald Sutherland, the prolific film and television actor whose long career stretched from "M.A.S.H." to “The Hunger Games,” has died. He was 88.