Sweeping steps to Mt. Olympus
We've all done it. Company is coming, almost to the front door -- so we hide dirty dishes in the laundry hamper, push unsightly rugs into closets. Chicago is in...
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Why ‘ER’ mattered to Chicago
Chicago-based producer/production manager Roger Anderson had two of his nine heart attacks while on the set of "ER" but didn't go to the emergency room either time. "You get wrapped...
Sinise: Acting seems easier
"Brothers at War" is a documentary about the Iraq war, but it's also about the path not taken. Gary Sinise, executive producer of the film, can relate. When he was...
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Irish Film Fest The 10th Annual Chicago Irish Film Festival kicks off Friday and runs through Wednesday. Opening-night reception and program of short films begin at 7 p.m. Admission: $30....
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Neil Diamond tribute Slamdance Grand Jury winner "Song Sung Blue," from Milwaukee filmmaker Greg Kohs, premieres Tuesday at the Midwest Independent Film Festival. This documentary follows the love story of...
One good rant away from fame
One brief screed catapulted Rick Santelli from relative obscurity to international fame. Late last week, the fast-talking, Chicago-based CNBC reporter took issue with President Barack Obama's plan to use tax...
Chicago untouchable for indies
Amid all the Oscar hoopla, Chicago has captured its own film award. In its winter issue, MovieMaker magazine ranked Chicago No.1 on its "top movie cities" list, calling the city...
Five things we want to know after watching the Oscars
Oh, Oscar, you magnificent chrome-domed gent. You made us fall in love with "Slumdog," but parts of the broadcast left us scratching our heads. Among them: Q. In accepting her...
Waxing nostalgic
Given the falling fortunes of Playboy magazine, perhaps it's inevitable that the latest Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue would fail to make the splash it has in past years. Time was,...
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Oscars in one day Couldn't see all the Oscar best picture nominees this year? AMC will give patrons a leg up with its Best Picture Showcase Saturday at a number...