#TBT: Rocky and Other Iconic Movies of 1976
Yo Adrian, I can't believe it's been 40 years! Rocky hit theaters in December 1976, and he's been the heavyweight champ of our hearts ever since. For this Throwback Thursday, let's look at Rocky and...
View ArticleTop Picks: Retail Therapy at the Movies
The holiday season and shopping go hand in hand: a visit to Santa at the department store, finding that perfect gift, or, if you’re working retail, contending with frenzied shoppers. So it’s no...
View ArticleHo! Ho! Ho! Holiday Horror Movies
It's the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer It's the most wonderful time of the year! If the lyrics of Edward Pola and George...
View ArticleQuiz: How Well Do You Know Star Wars?
The latest installment of the Star Wars adventure, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, opens Friday. Before you go, brush up on Star Wars trivia with this quiz from bloggers Michelle and Stephen. Good luck,...
View ArticleFarewell, Carrie Fisher
Beloved actress and author Carrie Fisher has died at age 60. She will be greatly missed by her legions of fans and admirers. Let's take a brief look back at her career highlights for those still...
View Article#TBT: Happy 80th, Vanessa Redgrave!
Born to British theater royalty Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, Vanessa Redgrave has had a long and successful career, both on stage and on screen. Her birth—80 years ago, on January 30, 1937—was...
View ArticleMonstrous Love: Lovesick Movie Monsters
As Valentine's Day approaches, tales of first kisses, secret admirers and first loves abound. But relationships aren't always candy hearts and chocolate kisses. In fact, in these cinematic classics,...
View Article#TBT: Happy Birthday, Sidney Poitier!
Academy Award-winning actor Sidney Poitier celebrates his 90th birthday on February 20. For this Throwback Thursday, explore the star’s life and career—including a Chicago connection. In 1959,...
View Article3 Key Movies Every Fan of La La Land Should See
Most movies have their influences in earlier movies, but like the work of Quentin Tarantino, La La Land wears its influences on its sleeve. Set in Hollywood and featuring an aspiring actress as a...
View ArticleQuiz: Test Your 1980s Movie IQ
Are you a 1980s movie fanatic? Test your knowledge of the decade's classics with our quiz from Jennifer, Kimberly, Nalleli, Jason and Annie.
View ArticleDelicious Documentaries: Food on Film
This season’s One Book, One Chicago theme is “Eat, Think, Grow” and this season's book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, tells the story of Barbara Kingsolver and her family as they plant a garden and grow...
View Article#TBT: Star Wars Premieres in May 1977
The year was 1977. Jimmy Carter was president, the first Apple II computers were on the market, disco was at its peak, and punk music from the Ramones, Sex Pistols and Elvis Costello was challenging...
View Article#TBT: Twin Peaks and Other Hits of 1990
The long-awaited continuation of the iconic television series Twin Peaks is set to debut on Showtime this month. When it first premiered in 1990, David Lynch's lush, atmospheric drama had everyone...
View Article#TBT: Happy 100th Birth Anniversary, Lena Horne!
Lena Horne was a pioneer of both music and screen. Beautiful, sophisticated and blessed with talent, her later success belied her difficult upbringing. This Throwback Thursday, we're observing Horne's...
View Article#TBT: Happy 75th Birthday, Harrison Ford!
Harrison Ford has been in some of my favorite movies of all time. So I was excited to find out we have something in common: we were both born in Chicago! Of course, that's where the similarities end....
View ArticleTop Picks: Queen Latifah
Girls Trip, opening this weekend, brings another opportunity to see Queen Latifah on the big screen. It's a movie that promises humor and heart as four college friends (Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett...
View ArticleQuiz: How Well Do You Know Stephen King?
It's a good year for Stephen King fans. Carrie, the first Stephen King film adaptation, came out over 40 years ago, and Hollywood keeps turning back to his prolific catalog for inspiration. King...
View ArticleTop Picks: 5 Dustin Hoffman Movies
Dustin Hoffman turns 80 on August 8th. The iconic actor is one of my very favorites, and he's still going strong. In recent years he's successfully tried his hand at directing (featuring a British cast...
View ArticleQuiz: How Well Do You Know Superheroes?
Chicago's kids are busy becoming superheroes during this year's Summer Learning Challenge, but superheroes aren't just for kids. How well do you know these classic superheroes? Take our quiz to find...
View ArticleMovies and TV Shows for News Junkies
There's no stopping the news, and whether you're a fan or not, one thing's for sure: it's hard to escape. So instead of getting bogged down by information, clickbait or the rabbit hole of the...
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