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Interview: whitewolfsonicprincess at Evanston’s Space, July 20, 2022
CHICAGO– The venue called Space is one of the finer rooms in Chicagoland, specifically in Evanston, Illinois, and one of the finest local bands – whitewolfsonicprincess (wwsp) – will be making an...
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Via Zoom: Young Cast of ‘Paper Girls’ on New Series Adaptation
CHICAGO– Comic book adaptations aren’t just for superheroes anymore. “Paper Girls,” by Brian K. Vaughan, has been adapted into a TV series that will stream on Prime Video beginning July 29th, and...
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Via Zoom: Jim Vendiola on His Short Film ‘Pretty Pickle’ at CUFF 29
CHICAGO– The 29th Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF) highlights many short films in several programs, and local filmmaker Jim Vendiola will screen his latest “Pretty Pickle” on July 28th, 2022 in...
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In Memoriam: Actor Paul Sorvino of ‘Goodfellas’ Dies at 83
CHICAGO– In one of my trips to New York City, I saw him in the distance on the street (this actually happens often in NYC. Pay attention!). Actor Paul Sorvino, Paulie Cicero of ‘Goodfellas’ legend, as...
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Podtalk: Last Day of CUFF29 with Caroline Dean’s ‘Hermit Day’
CHICAGO– The 29th Chicago Underground Film Festival (CUFF29) Closing Day/Night is July 31st, 2022, and will present both short and feature films. One such work of art is the short film “Hermit Day,”...
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In Memoriam: Unpublished Exclusive Photo of Child Star Tony Dow
TOPANGA, CALIF– Tony Dow is still dead. The featured cast member of the iconic 1950s sitcom “Leave it to Beaver” joined the ranks of Mark Twain and Generalissimo Francisco Franco on the list of deaths...
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Via Zoom: Mary Tilden for Her Short ‘Rough River Lake’ at Midwest Film Fest,...
CHICAGO– First Tuesday for the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) is on August 2nd, 2022, and will present “Women & Gender Non-Conforming Filmmakers Night” at the Gene Siskel Film Center. For ticket info,...
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Via Zoom: Director James Ponsoldt on His New Film ‘Summering’
CHICAGO– Filmmaker James Ponsoldt has earned the moniker “veteran” in front of his name, after notable hits like “The Spectacular Now,” “The End of the Tour” and “The Circle” (with Tom Hanks). He’s...
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Podtalk: Richa Moorjani & Poorna Jagannathan on Season 3 of Netflix’s ‘Never...
CHICAGO– The groundbreaking Netflix TV series “Never Have I Ever” heads to Season Three, with the continuing adventures of Davi and her teen pals. Part of the supporting cast is Cousin Kamala (Richa...
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Via Zoom: Filmmaker April Wright Takes Us ‘Back to the Drive-In’
CHICAGO– One of the realizations that came out of the pandemic was that Drive-In movie theaters are still viable. When regular theaters closed, the Drive-In filled the void where they were available....
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Podtalk: Kevin Shaw on HIs Documentary ‘Let the Little Light Shine’ at Gene...
CHICAGO– The City of Chicago, like a number of American cities, has gone through incredible transformations in the last 25 years. Whole neighborhoods left for dead during the white flight of the...
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Via Zoom: Director Alex Pritz Sounds a Warning in ‘The Territory’
CHICAGO– The Amazon Rainforest, in the country of Brazil in South America, is often called the heartbeat of the world … its ecosystem is a regulator for climate and nature. As this natural land – and...
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Podtalk: Rebecca Fons & Jack C. Newell on 4th ‘Destroy Your Art’ in Chicago,...
CHICAGO– It’s been three years, there is definitely a need to get together and destroy something. So in the spirit of this urge, power couple filmmaker Jack C. Newell and Rebecca Fons of the Gene...
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Podtalk: Eddie Muller of ‘Noir City: Chicago 2022,' Music Box Theatre, from...
CHICAGO– It’s always darkest before the dawn, and an entire genre of film is available for Chicago. The historic Music Box Theatre presents “Noir City: Chicago 2022” – August 26th-September 1st, 2022 –...
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Podtalk Part Two: Eddie Muller of ‘Noir City: Chicago 2022'
CHICAGO– Eddie Muller, the film historian known as the “Czar of Noir,” is about to prove his point. In about 20 minutes of PARTTWO to an interview conducted a couple weeks ago, Muller shares his rich...
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Podtalks: Midwest Film Festival Presents ‘Prairie Girls’ &‘Provo’ on Tuesday,...
CHICAGO– First Tuesday for the Midwest Film Festival (MFF) is on September 6th, 2022, presenting the short “Prairie Girls” (Benett Holgerson) and feature “Provo” (Emma Thatcher) at the Gene Siskel Film...
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Podtalk: Liz Miele Releases New Comedy Special on Sept. 6, 2022
CHICAGO– Stand-up comic Liz Miele is a true comedy veteran, even in her current youth. She began her career at age 16 and has kept up with the evolution of both comedy and reaching an audience, as her...
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Film News: ‘The Class’ at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre on Sept. 8, 2022
CHICAGO– “The Class,” a film with strong Chicagoland ties – both in the past and present – will have a one-night-only premiere at Chicago’s iconic Music Box Theatre on September 8th, 2022 (7pm). Select...
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Film News: Asian Pop-Up Cinema SEASON 15 Begins Sept. 10, 2022
CHICAGO– Out of the gate for Fall film fest time is the milestone 15th Season of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC). This season is taking “the show on the road” with screenings around Chicagoland and...
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Podtalk: ‘Trauma Clown’ John Michael is Back with ‘Meatball Seance’
CHICAGO– After a triumphant tour of Canada, the unforgettable Chicago monologist John Michael is back in the Windy City to perform his award-winning “Meatball Seance.” The internationally staged...
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