Movies
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‘Tron’ franchise returns in a dazzling, action-packed sequel with plenty of nostalgia
Oct 09, 2025 5:30 am - Ride-or-die Tron-iacs are going to need a few things to be happy with “Tron: Ares” — the cool motorbikes that kick off light walls, those glowing Frisbee things attached to everyone’s back, and, of course, Jeff Bridges. Director Joachim Rønning gives us all those things and much, much more.
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Unearthing an ancient hymn: ‘The First Hymn Project’ screening at Wheaton CollegeOct 08, 2025 12:08 pm - The First Hymn Project is a documentary film that traces the journey of the oldest Christian hymn discovered, dating back nearly 2,000 years and featuring lyrics referring to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Mary J. Blige is releasing film of her Madison Square Garden show in theaters
Oct 08, 2025 9:12 am - Grammy and Emmy-winning performer Mary J. Blige announced Wednesday that she will release her first concert film, “Mary J Blige: For My Fans, Live From Madison Garden,” exclusively in theaters Nov. 5 and 8.
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What to stream: Documentaries on John Candy and Victoria Beckham, Battlefield 6 and ‘Family Guy’
Oct 06, 2025 5:30 am - Documentaries on comedian John Candy and pop artist-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham as well as a “Family Guy” Halloween special are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Crime thriller ‘M’ headlines Oktoberfestival screening with Lake Park Film SocietyOct 05, 2025 11:26 pm - Lake Park High School’s Film Appreciation Society is hosting a free screening of the 1931 German Expressionist film "M" on Oct. 15. They are partnering with the Lake Park German Exchange Program.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ debuts at No. 1 with $33 million
Oct 05, 2025 1:48 pm - This weekend’s box office belonged to two undeniable draws: Taylor Swift and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
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Daniel Day-Lewis, pulled out of retirement by his son, finds his acting fire still burns
Oct 02, 2025 4:54 pm - It’s been eight years since Daniel Day-Lewis announced his retirement from acting and said he wanted to “explore the world in a different way.” But the big-screen absence of the actor many would peg as the greatest one alive ends with “Anemone,” a new film directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis.
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‘The Smashing Machine’ shows a different facet (and face) of the Rock
Oct 02, 2025 9:46 am - “The Smashing Machine” is a strange one: a bio-drama about the emotional sensitivities of a professional fighter. Starring Dwayne Johnson, no less, and brought to us by writer-director Benny Safdie, the film shows a different facet of the Rock.
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Bleak family drama ‘Anemone’ brings the great Daniel Day-Lewis back in from the cold
Oct 02, 2025 7:07 am - There’s no doubt that Daniel Day-Lewis is one of our greatest living actors. And so the most important thing to say about “Anemone,” a bleak, somber, absorbing but also sometimes frustratingly opaque collaboration with his director son Ronan, is that it’s brought Day-Lewis back.
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Be popular, come sing along with ‘Wicked’ at the Des Plaines Public LibraryOct 01, 2025 3:52 pm - Fans of the musical “Wicked” can enjoy a sing-along showing of the 2024 film version this month at the Des Plaines Public Library.