CHICAGO – The late playwright August Wilson left a gift to the world in the form of his “American Century Cycle,” a series of plays each individually set in a decade of the 20th Century, focusing on the black experience. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre presents Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” now through May 19th, 2024 (click here).
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Interview: Director Brian Jun Uncovers ‘Joint Body’ at Midwest Independent Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 29, 2012 - 8:48pmCHICAGO – Director Brian Jun is a veteran filmmaker, having completed his third feature, and this will be the second time his work has been showcased at the Midwest Independent Film Festival. His film “Joint Body” will be at the festival on Tuesday, May 1st, at the Landmark Century Cinema in Chicago.
Slideshow: Celebrities to Appear in Chicagoland at ‘The Hollywood Show’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 21, 2012 - 8:56pmCHICAGO – “The Hollywood Show” is coming to Chicagoland – the Rosemont (Illinois) Hilton Hotel at 5550 North River Road to be exact – this upcoming weekend, March 24th and 25th. If you’ve ever wanted to interact with, get autographs from or take pictures with some of your favorite TV and movies stars, “The Hollywood Show” does it in a relaxed and fun setting.
‘Two and a Half Men’ Star Charlie Sheen Preaches to UCLA Baseball Team on Drugs
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 14, 2011 - 3:29pmCHICAGO – When most people think of UCLA sports, they think of the NCAA basketball team. Then it’s UCLA football, then UCLA dorm girls and somewhere down the line it’s UCLA baseball.
Interviews: Richard Anderson, John Savage at 2010 Chicago Comic Con
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 27, 2010 - 1:41pmCHICAGO – Two notable character actors held court at the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con in Aug. 2010.
Slideshow: 28 Celebrity Portraits From Wizard World’s 2010 Chicago Comic Con
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 30, 2010 - 9:47pm
Claudia Wells, the original Jennifer in ‘Back to the Future,’ poses with an old friend at the Chicago Comi Con.CHICAGO – It was Chicago’s turn for Comic Con action the weekend of August 20th-22th, and even ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich showed up to greet fans and sign autographs. Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar, Lindsay Wagner, Micky Dolenz, John Savage and Linda Blair were also among the celebrities gracing the show.
Blu-Ray Review: Spike Lee’s Amazing ‘Do the Right Thing’ a Must Own
Submitted by BrianTT on July 7, 2009 - 7:00amCHICAGO – I can still vividly remember seeing Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”. For a teenager just becoming interested in the world of film, it was life-changing. And it still resonates as one of the best films of the ’80s and a searing commentary on the state of race relations in the big city. The 20th Anniversary Blu-Ray Edition of Lee’s amazing film is a must-own.
