They might not pack the theaters like the latest rom-coms or action-adventure blockbusters, but contrary to widely held belief, documentaries are not all snoozefests. In fact, a documentary can be every bit as gripping as a mystery thriller, as funny as a slapstick comedy and as touching as a romantic drama. Don’t believe us? Check […]
While we all love cozying up to Netflix in the comfort of our homes, spending summer evenings under the stars is a must. Luckily, there’s a way to do both! With so many outdoor movie screenings offered in the Chicagoland area this summer, it’s time to ditch your couch and watch your favorite films outdoors. […]
Blockbuster season is finally about to arrive, bringing with it some of the most anticipated motion pictures of the entire year. Sci-fi aficionados, rom-com fans, superhero lovers, drama devotees, helicopter parents, horror buffs and everyone in between will find something to their liking in theaters this summer. Beat the oncoming heat and purchase a cushioned […]
This February, theaters will feature many a flower-bouquet-and-chocolate-box-filled chick flick for the romantics in our midst (and their unfortunate significant others, who may be dragged along to see said films). If your heart doesn’t flutter upon hearing the opening bars of Bette Midler’s “The Rose” or you have a voodoo doll of Nicholas Sparks at […]
The threat of another polar vortex aside, there is plenty to look forward to as 2014 comes to a close, especially in theaters. So when you’re not stuffing yourself silly with turkey and all the fixings or baking cookies for that annual exchange, set aside some time to take in a movie or two this […]
Sweet, silly summer—not exactly the time Oscar-contending movies are released, right?
Everyone’s got an opinion on this one, so there’s no safe answer.
Here’s an app for movie fans, but is it a “Better” or “Bust” to use? The PercyFX app for Blackberry, iPhone and iPad lets you customize a favorite movie clip with personalized messages that interact with different scenes. Available movies range from recent blockbusters like “Bridesmaids” and “Despicable Me” to classics like “The Big Lebowski” […]
The blockbuster film “New Year’s Eve” features hometown girl Jackie Seiden alongside its numerous stars, such as Ashton Kutcher, Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert De Niro and Katherine Heigl.
The movie “Source Code,” which comes out April 1 and was filmed in Chicago, features one of our favorite hotties riding a recognizable, if unofficial, local train. According to Rich Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office, the movie’s stars, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan, were in Chicago filming a small portion of the […]
