Entertainment
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From ‘Love Actually’ to ‘Black Doves,’ Keira Knightley has your Christmas covered
Dec 05, 2024 12:32 pm - Keira Knightley starred in one of the most popular Christmas films of the 21st century, the 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually." Her new Netflix series “Black Doves" is also set during the holidays, but in this, she plays a spy alongside Ben Whishaw’s assassin.
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‘Skeleton Crew’ turns to George Lucas for that old ‘Star Wars’ magic
Dec 05, 2024 11:34 am - Jude Law was a little taken aback when he first stepped onto the set of “Skeleton Crew,” the latest “Star Wars” television spin-off airing at 8 p.m. Tuesdays on Disney+. He was surprised to learn that “Star Wars” filmmaking had its own unique craft and style.
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In ‘Unstoppable,’ an inspirational, if formulaic sports drama about a wrestler with one leg
Dec 05, 2024 10:45 am - Anthony Robles’ story seems almost tailor made for a Hollywood film. Born with only one leg, he overcame the prejudices of those around him and his own physical limitations to become a champion wrestler, chronicled in “Unstoppable.”
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Jude Law takes on neo-Nazis in true-crime thriller ‘The Order’
Dec 05, 2024 9:42 am - Justin Kurzel’s gripping, finely acted “The Order” pits a grizzled FBI veteran (Jude Law) against the head (Nicholas Hoult) of an extreme white supremacist terrorist cell in rural Idaho in the 1980s.
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Lulu’s Ice Cream Social coming to The Clove in Buffalo GroveDec 05, 2024 8:19 am - The Clove in Buffalo Grove will see a new ice cream concept, Lulu’s Ice Cream Social.
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‘Wicked’ named best film, Daniel Craig best actor by National Board of Review
Dec 05, 2024 7:41 am - The National Board of Review put its full support behind Jon M. Chu's “Wicked,” naming the lavish musical the best film of the year, Chu best director and awarding its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, a prize for their collaboration, in awards announced Wednesday.
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Ron Onesti: The REAL Lt. DanDec 04, 2024 11:44 pm - A guy whom I have admired for a long time is actor Gary Sinise. Most recently, I saw him at a Gary Sinise Foundation event at Hines Veterans Hospital, celebrating the 1 millionth meal provided to wounded vets by the organization. Gary was serving food to the vets — a more humble superstar you will not find.
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Indoor entertainment venue Sky Zone opening in Schaumburg; Arlington Heights site plannedDec 04, 2024 7:00 pm - Sky Zone, an expanding chain of indoor entertainment venues, will open its ninth Chicago-area location Friday at the former Buy Buy Baby store in Schaumburg with another expected in Arlington Heights next year.
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AC/DC, Mt. Joy, Alison Krauss concert tickets on sale FridayDec 04, 2024 5:15 pm - Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 6, for 2025 Chicago concerts by AC/DC, Mt. Joy, Alison Krauss, Trey Anastasio and Gregory Alan Isakov.
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A new Christmas classic? ‘House Without a Christmas Tree’ creators, actors hope new musical becomes a holiday stapleDec 04, 2024 5:05 pm - Griffin Theatre Company premieres a musical stage adaptation of the heartwarming, family-friendly, coming-of-age story “The House Without a Christmas Tree.”