Dann Gire
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What would Jesus watch?Nov 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Ever since Jesus Christ had a smackdown with the money-changers in the temple, material and spiritual values have been at odds, especially at Christmastime. This, roughl...
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Interactive is the word at special 'Grease' eventNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - • If you've got chills and they're multiplyin', that's a sure sign you need to get out to "Sing-Along Grease" at 7 p.m. today and Saturday at the Music Box Theatre, 3733...
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10 easy ways to become a quote whoreNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - How could anyone resist a movie that critics call "a breathtaking thrill ride"? Or a movie that critics proclaim to be "the funniest comedy of the year"? Or one that cri...
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10 easy ways to become a quote whoreNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - With so many new film critics hitting the Web these days, it's hard for beginners to get quoted in movie ads. So, as a public service, here are 10 easy ways to become an...
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Getting into the 'Mist' with directorNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - I couldn't wait to tell director Frank Darabont what I thought of his new movie, "The Mist," based on Stephen King's novella. "I view this movie as a totally optimistic ...
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Missing the markNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - If you were a super-secret, international assassin being pursued by relentless agents from Interpol, would you: A) try to be as inconspicuous as possible and slip into s...
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1950s horror merges with modern fears in cautionary taleNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Mutant bugs! Religious nut jobs! Face-ripping tentacles! Stupid humans! Man, have I been waiting a long time for this: a thriller combining a classic 1950s Armageddon cr...
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Flabby holiday family film needs trip to nearest gymNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Here's one holiday movie that needs to go on a diet before the holidays. "This Christmas" could very well be the flabbiest motion picture I've ever seen. Extra scenes ha...
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'August' a rush of sugary charm and formula schmaltzNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - The chief drawback to experiencing the aptly titled "August Rush" might be the horrendous emotional crash amongst viewers once the sugar high wears off. With its high q...
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Chicago director learned as he went alongNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - The great thing about movie directors from Chicago? They don't use a lot of filters when they answer questions. Take Zach Helm, who lived in Lincoln Park and Wrigleyvill...