In tragedy, artists find inspiration, despair
The least of Jennifer Hudson's concerns right now is how the slayings of her mother and brother -- and the still-unresolved disappearance of her 7-year-old nephew -- will affect her...
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Brazilian film ‘The Dead Girl’s Feast’ wins a top honor
"No blood was shed in the jury room -- unfortunately," said John Russell Taylor, juror on the New Directors jury at the 44th Chicago International Film Festival. The category included...
It’s a boy for ‘SNL’s’ Poehler
"Saturday Night Live's" Amy Poehler (right, at the Emmys in September) and comedian husband Will Arnett ("30 Rock") welcomed 8-pound, 1-ounce Archie Arnett to their family Saturday. "Amy, Will and...
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cnnbcvideo.com to blame yourself or anyone else for a potential loss by Barack Obama. A new video released by the liberal group MoveOn.org will insert the name into a fake...
Gods of small things
Ron Barber spends all day playing God. On any given day, he may paint rolling hills or revive a forest. Another day, he might build bridges. At the Museum of...
Wahlberg likes ‘Bones’ director
When Mark Wahlberg visited Chicago recently to promote "Max Payne" (opening Friday), he talked briefly about his next project, "The Lovely Bones," an adaptation of Alice Sebold's novel by "Lord...
Elizabeth Pena: Being an actor has its downside
Actress Elizabeth Pena ("Lone Star") visited Chicago on Sunday and Monday, speaking at Columbia College Chicago for Hispanic Heritage Month. She also ate at RL, the Ralph Lauren Restaurant, and...
A comic book kinda town
Director DJ Caruso, who has the No. 1 movie in America, is thinking of making his film adaptation of DC Comics' "Y: The Last Man" a Chicago production. Caruso, who...
Sharp-eyed film fans spot Bat bloopers
With "The Dark Knight" on pace to possibly overtake "Titanic" as the highest-grossing film ever, obsessive fans are dissecting the film with religious fervor. Every. Little. Detail. A few moviegoers...
The Holy Grail of cheese
Not all cheeses are easily accessible at your local grocery store. Below, food scientist Scott Rankin takes us on a safari of special cheeses. Sartori ReserveSarVecchio Parmesan by Gary Domke,...