‘Wiener Takes All’ **1/2
Nirvana for dachshund enthusiasts and amusing for others, this "dogumentary" follows the fortunes of wiener-dog owners who race their pups in short but energetic matches. The initial focus is on...
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‘Lost in the Fog’ ***1/2
In the middle of Triple Crown racing season comes this well-crafted and emotional documentary about the heart of a "blue-collar horse outrunning his pedigree" and the humans who own, train...
Plague can’t be stopped in pop culture arena
Talk about your viral videos: In the world of movies, TV shows, comic books and novels, nothing spreads as well as a good plague story. From the creeping contagion chronicled...
Documentary lacks focus, key information
'Milk in the Land' *1/2 Impressionistic and artistic but not all that enlightening, "Milk in the Land" is unlikely to influence any but the most lactose intolerant. Filmmakers Ariana Gerstein...
TAFFY COUNTDOWN
At noon Monday, voting will close in the Teen Awards for Favorite Films of the Year contest, so enter to be eligible for a drawing for three great prizes: $100...
And the teens pick …
If only there were a movie in which a rambunctious Labrador lived with some hunky vampire who wore a cool suit that allowed him to fly while fighting crime on...
Start new year with sins, cinema
It's resolution time, so here are some movies to help you define your failings. If you're not as bad as these characters, take the year off from self-improvement. Lust "9...
Several kings and a supermodel
'KINGS OF THE EVENING' *** A sweet tale well suited to the holiday season, "Kings of the Evening" makes the most of its Depression-era atmosphere and its able cast. Lynn...
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Seeing the hand of God in friendship
The Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema continues through Nov. 9; screenings move from the AMC Loews Pipers Alley to the Wilmette Theatre on Monday. 'The Secrets' *** (Avi Nesher, 2:00)....