Chicago Talk Show Host Whitney Reynolds Lands National Syndication Deal, Bringing the Stories of Extraordinary Chicagoans to a Wider Audience in 2021

For the past several years, Chicago journalist Whitney Reynolds has had the same big-picture goal: for her uplifting talk show to reach a broader audience. And in a tumultuous year — during which just about everyone could use some good news — she got it.  Beginning Jan. 6, 2021, “The Whitney Reynolds Show” will be […]

It’s Glow Time in Chicago: Watch the Star-Studded 2020 BMO Harris Magnificent Mile Lights Festival at Home

The pandemic has forced the cancellation of so many beloved traditions in 2020, so we’re thrilled to see how one of our holiday favorites, the BMO Harris Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, has pivoted to keep things festive this season. Although the country’s third-largest parade won’t be happening this year, Michigan Avenue will still shine bright […]

12 Thanksgiving Movies to Keep You in the Holiday Spirit

Whatever Thanksgiving might look like to you and your family this year, help ease the stress and up the nostalgia by settling down with the perfect movie. Here are some of our favorites, broken down by category, but all equally perfect for post-feast relaxing. Family Favorites This is the list for the family-bubble gatherings, the […]

12 Thanksgiving Movies to Keep You in the Holiday Spirit

Whatever Thanksgiving might look like to you and your family this year, help ease the stress and up the nostalgia by settling down with the perfect movie. Here are some of our favorites, broken down by category, but all equally perfect for post-feast relaxing. Family Favorites This is the list for the family-bubble gatherings, the […]

6 Shows You Should Binge-Watch Right Now

What shows are you watching at the moment?  The creative world of television is at a peak right now. From the ominous camera work of Netflix’s “Ozark” to the precise musical composition of HBO’s “Watchmen,” there is a lot worth watching on TV. Coincidentally, both shows were nominated at this year’s Emmy Awards, which was […]

6 Shows You Should Binge-Watch Right Now

What shows are you watching at the moment?  The creative world of television is at a peak right now. From the ominous camera work of Netflix’s “Ozark” to the precise musical composition of HBO’s “Watchmen,” there is a lot worth watching on TV. Coincidentally, both shows were nominated at this year’s Emmy Awards, which was […]

Food in Film: These 21 Food-Forward Movies Are a Feast for Your Eyes

All of our questions are answered in the movies. Unforgettable visuals, soaring scores, characters worth knowing, language that becomes part of our lexicon. But film also has given us delicate pastel macaroons in Sofia Coppola’s 2006 Marie Antoinette, a gourmet prison feast of razor thin garlic, iced lobsters and seared steak in 1990’s Goodfellas, the Naranjo […]

Raise Money for California Film Institue, One Selfie at a Time

Obviously, the 43rd Annual Mill Valley Film Festival will be one to remember. A drive-in opening night, ten days of streaming feature films and shorts, all happening with very little social contact.  Besides the community gatherings and celebrity sightings, the Mill Valley Film Festival also raises funds for the California Film Institute. This year, because […]