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Mulan’s Rotten Tomato Score has been revealed

By Reel 360 Sep 4, 2020 0 Comment

Mulan, which we have covered pretty extensively here at Reel 360 is now available on Disney+. Rather, Disney+ Premium. So, here is the big question - is the live-action remake ...

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Waiting For the Barbarians, timely but more of the same

By Laura Day Aug 8, 2020 0 Comment

Waiting For The Barbarians shows its thematic hand early. There will be, in actuality, very little waiting before the irony at the crux of its story is revealed: that the truly...

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‘Birds of Prey’ soars with fun suffers from man-bashing

By The Geek Feb 17, 2020 0 Comment

If you're a "toxic, privileged white male with no sense of humor" do not see the recently retitled, Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey. If you happen to be all the above, but possess...

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Non-spoiler review: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

By The Geek Dec 18, 2019 0 Comment

Well cinephiles and Jedis, The Rise of Skywalker is no Avengers: Endgame, Toy Story 3 or Return of the King. But it's also nowhere near as bad as Twilight: Breaking Dawn or Hun...

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Review: ‘High Strung Free Dance’ offers sugary gloss

By The Geek Oct 14, 2019 0 Comment

Kids, do you remember when it was okay to eat a big heapin' bowl of Sugar Frosted Flakes? Yeah, it had Sugar in front of the name before all of the pesky parents' groups got in ...

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Review of “I, Tonya”

By Laura Day Jan 23, 2018 0 Comment

Just nominated for three Academy Awards this morning (Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Editing) I, Tonya is not made to satisfy anyone hoping to find an ironclad e...

Chicago Bears’ legend Gale Sayers dies at 77 September 23, 2020
Gale “Kansas Comet” Sayers, Legendary Chicago Bears running back who’s book the 1971 movie Brian’s Song was based on, died today. He was 77. His death was announced by David Baker, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Inducted back in 1977, he was the youngest player in pro football history to join their […]
STORY’s real people share sweet memories for Hershey’s September 23, 2020
STORY’s Ky Dickens got couples to reveal the magic and mishaps of their first kiss in a sweet campaign for Hershey’s. Conceived by dentsumcgarrybowen, and shot in Los Angeles and New York, the spots present couples of varying ages and ethnicities reminiscing about their initial smooch in front of a foil backdrop that recalls the […]
Havas Chicago names McGarry as Chief Growth Officer September 22, 2020
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WGN’s Joe Donlon lands Trump interview on NewsNation September 22, 2020
Chicago-based NewsNation anchor Joe Donlon will conduct the first comprehensive prime-time sit-down interview with President Trump since the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The exclusive one-on-one interview will be conducted at the White House by NewsNation anchor Joe Donlon, and will air on Tuesday night’s NewsNation broadcast beginning at 8 p.m. ET on […]
CIFF announces Gardner as keynote speaker September 21, 2020
The Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, has announced this year’s Industry Keynote conversation with Academy Award-winning producer and president of Plan B Entertainment Dede Gardner. Her credits include 12 Years a Slave and Moonlight. Both presented at past editions of the Festival. Additionally, Industry Days will host master classes with Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter […]
Athletes For Care announces golf tournament September 21, 2020
Athletes For Care has announced their inaugural charity golf tournament in support of Lost Boyz, Inc., a Chicago-based community youth sports organization. A charity event has been organized that provides immediate support to the Lost Boyz winter sports program. A4C’s first-ever Golf Tournament will be held on September 22nd at the Bolingbrook Golf Club in […]
‘The Great Chicago Fire’ to air on WTTW September 21, 2020
This fall, WTTW tells the dramatic story of a defining and prescient moment in Chicago history, the Great Fire of 1871 when Chicagoans faced destruction, rebuilt, and prepared the city for a thriving future. The Great Chicago Fire, a one-hour Chicago Stories special, premieres on Friday, October 9 at 8:00 pm, the 149th anniversary of […]
What’s up doc? WTVP to air new Bugs Bunny special September 21, 2020
Transcendence Broadcasting and PBS station WTVP/Peoria are taking a hard look at that “wascally wabbit.” On With The Show!, a look at the cultural impact of Bugs Bunny during the last 80 years will air this fall and next spring. “We’re very excited to be moving forward with WTVP Remote and pleased that we can […]
Midwest Film Fest announces drive-in events September 21, 2020
The Midwest Film Festival is delighted to announce three upcoming events to round out the 2020 season, all taking place at Chi-Town Movies Drive-In, located in Pilsen. Based on the sold-out success last month of Female Filmmakers Shorts Night, Erica Duffy, Executive Director, and the MFF Board, want to charge ahead with screenings, to fulfill […]
Diving into Highdive and their Emmy nomination September 19, 2020
Daring to break the traditional agency mold, Highdive is producing exciting work that pushes the envelope in new ways. Most recently, the Ad Age Small Agency of the Year partnered with Jeep to create a Super Bowl spot celebrating the 90’s classic Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. The commercial resonated with audiences as it was […]