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John Cusack, Rob Corddry Ride ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’
CHICAGO– What man approaching or in middle age wouldn’t love to go back to when they were in their physical, sexual, and alcohol-imbibing prime and not just feel young again but perhaps even correct a...
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Interview: Director Stephen Frears on His Vision For ‘Tamara Drewe’
CHICAGO– Director Stephen Frears is a storytelling legend who sneaks up on us. Besides his new film “Tamara Drewe,” which played at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival, Frears has a...
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Film Review: Gemma Arterton Displays Luminosity as ‘Tamara Drewe’
CHICAGO– There are some movies that are gut level great because of plot, atmosphere and pacing, and then there are movies like “Tamara Drewe,” which rely on the elusive star power of the performer to...
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Interview: Joelle Carter Brings Spark to FX’s Brilliant ‘Justified’
CHICAGO– Joelle Carter was one of those actresses who was probably a familiar face through small roles in films like “American Pie 2” and “High Fidelity” or through a number of TV guest appearances,...
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Blu-ray Review: Disney Releases Some Modern Classics in Latest Wave
CHICAGO– Through their ownership of Touchstone and Hollywood Pictures, Disney has released a stellar wave of catalog titles this week, including at least three comedies that I would call great, two of...
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Interview: John Cusack Channels Brian Wilson in ‘Love & Mercy’
CHICAGO– John Cusack has never rested on his laurels, which are many in his film career, nor stood still as an artist or an actor. His latest film is the magnificent “Love & Mercy,” in which he...
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Entertainment News: John Cusack Part of Opening Day at C2E2 in Chicago, March...
CHICAGO– It’s Opening Day for the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo – better known as C2E2. There are three days planned – Friday, March 18th through Sunday March 20th, 2016 – for celebrities,...
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Theater News: 2017 Non-Equity Jeff Awards Celebrate Best of Chicago Theater
CHICAGO– The 44th edition of the Non-Equity Jeff Awards were given out on June 5th, 2017, at what insiders call “the theater prom.” The event honors the non-union smaller or “storefront” theater...
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Podtalk: Melissa Grubbs of Chicago's Reckless Records on ‘High Fidelity’ Pop...
CHICAGO– “High Fidelity” is back! The iconic 2000 film, which was set in Chicago, is being rebooted as a Hulu series featuring Zoë Kravitz. Although the new series is centered in Brooklyn, Chicago’s...
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Entertainment News: Xfinity Watchathon Offers More Than 10,000 Free Films &...
CHICAGO– Comcast announced last week that the Xfinity Watchathon Week 2020 will take place from May 11th through the 17th. Included in the free offerings for customers will be the Hulu originals...
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