Sean Stangland
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Weeklong Chicago Critics Film Fest includes appearance by Patton Oswalt, revival of 'Boogie Nights'May 12, 2022 6:00 am - The 2022 Chicago Critics Film Festival begins Friday, May 13, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, and includes seven days of new films and revival...
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Widescreen: 'Moon Knight' baffles, 'Saul' gives hope, Killer Mike comes to ChicagoMay 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Marvel's "Moon Knight" finished its six-episode run on Disney+ this week with a baffling finale befitting a show that seemed to delight in confusing its audience. Oscar ...
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Widescreen: There's another chance to see Danny Elfman's buzzy, 'Batman'-meets-Boingo Coachella concert onlineApr 22, 2022 6:00 am - If you know the name Danny Elfman, it's either as the frontman for off-kilter '80s rock band Oingo Boingo or as the composer of memorable film scores, most notably for T...
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Naperville native Odenkirk will join Hollywood Walk of Fame hours before 'Better Call Saul' premiere MondayApr 12, 2022 11:00 pm - Hours before the season premiere of "Better Call Saul" begins on AMC, star Bob Odenkirk will be honored with a different kind of star. The Naperville North High School g...
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Widescreen: PlayStation's new online service is a no-brainer for fans, but what about newcomers?Apr 07, 2022 6:00 am - If you own a PlayStation console, chances are you are a PlayStation Plus subscriber, which allows you access to online gaming features, multiplayer, and two or more "fre...
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Shatner, Mulgrew, Cromwell among 'Star Trek' guests beaming into McCormick Place this weekendApr 03, 2022 7:00 am - The “Star Trek” franchise is cruising at Warp Nine toward its 56th anniversary in September, powering the Paramount+ streaming platform with four TV series and another o...
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Widescreen: 'Death on the Nile' floats home already, and 'The Batman' isn't far behindMar 24, 2022 6:00 am - Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox — now 20th Century Studios — hasn't been kind to the films left over from the previous regime. Example: Ridley Scott's excellent...
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'Bust Down' busts comedic boundaries with Neuqua Valley grad Chris ReddMar 16, 2022 11:00 pm - For almost 50 years, "Saturday Night Live" has afforded comedians many chances to test the boundaries of what's acceptable to NBC's audience. "Bust Down," a six-episode ...
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What a Rush: Stern Pinball scores big in Elk Grove with rock star's help on new machine lineMar 13, 2022 6:00 am - George Gomez has been making coin-operated games in the Chicago area for decades, and he's spent the last few years ushering in a “renaissance in pinball” in Elk Grove V...
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Widescreen: Special Oscar screenings in Downers Grove; 'West Side Story' shines at homeMar 10, 2022 5:00 am - The After Hours Film Society is back at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, and presenting three Oscar nominees over the next three Mondays. On March ...