Chicago is set to be the backdrop for TruTV’s original show, “Hardcore Pawn: Chicago.” Though the show has been compared to the History Channel’s “Pawn Stars,” the focus of this show is the drama and personal stories of both the customers and the store owners. The producers must have known they struck gold when they […]
North Shore native Marcia Kimpton is bringing her independent film, My Reality, to the Wilmette Theatre on October 10. Kimpton wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the film, which was recently submitted to the Sundance Film Festival. Shot in just sixteen days on location in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Mongolia, My Reality takes a […]
On October 2, Chris Kennedy and his sister, Rory Kennedy, hosted the Chicago premiere of “Ethel,” Rory’s documentary about her mother. The screening of this remarkable film was attended by Ethel Kennedy and was followed by a Q&A with Chris and Rory, conducted by Bill Kurtis. Debuting on HBO on October 18, with a limited […]
Are you a fan of “The Bachelorette” or “Bachelor Pad”? Anyone who caught Chicagoan Ed Swiderski on this season’s “Bachelor Pad 3″ might have gotten the impression that the bachelor who won Jillian Harris’ heart, back in season 5 of “The Bachlorette,” doesn’t take things very seriously. But the co-founder of Chicago-based technical consulting firm […]
No matter which side of the political fence you sit on, everyone can usually agree on a great movie. Gear up for the last lap of the 2012 election with a great political flick—we’ve got 5 great suggestions: The Contender (2000, R) Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges Hands down, one of my favorite […]
Find yourself with a little free time? The kids are back in school, which means you might be able to sneak in a flick during the day. Let’s celebrate those hallowed halls of academia with one of these favorites: Race to Nowhere (2010, PG-13) Maybe you’ve already attended a screening, but your passion to […]
“Internet famous” Julia Allison is not your typical girl from the North Shore.
Say hello to the Chicago-area’s Olympic athletes as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Be sure to cheer them on with the start of the 2012 Olympic Games on Friday, July 27th! Conor Dwyer This Winnetka native and Loyola Academy graduate is a four-time medalist at the Pan American Games and was […]
Think you’ve seen it all when it comes to Chicago-based movies? Sure, John Hughes and Vince Vaughn covered a lot of territory, but not all of it. Here are 5 great documentaries centered around Chicago and the northern ‘burbs: You Weren’t There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977 – 1984 Music fans: When you think […]
Celebrate the heat with a quintessential summer flick. Popcorn and fireflies are optional. Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello Unrated Take your kids a couple of generations back, with the fourth in a series featuring the “it” girl of the day, Annette Funicello. No cell phones, no texting—just some kids dancing […]
