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Tag: Chicago International Film Festival
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CJFC brings indie Japanese films to the midwest
The Chicago Japan Film Collective highlights the country’s lesser-known cinematic works.
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Kyra Jones flips the script on sexual assault films
Go to the Body explores healing, justice, and what it actually looks like to protect Black women.
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Rebecca Fons leads Gene Siskel Film Center into a new era
The new director of programming prepares for the return to in-theater viewing and beyond.
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Highlights of the Chicago International Film Fest
What to stream as part of the 56th annual CIFF
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A Chicago International Film Festival unlike any other
The 56th annual celebration of cinema features nearly 60 films, seven of which are world premieres, online and at the drive-in.
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Support your local movie theater workers
The Chicago Cinema Workers Fund raises money for the folks who run the box offices, concessions stands, and more.
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CIFF puts new voices in the spotlight
First- and second-time directors shine in these six worthwhile films making their local premieres.
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Peter Bogdanovich explains why Buster Keaton still matters
The director discusses his new documentary The Great Buster showing this weekend at the Chicago International Film Festival.
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Sketches from CIFF: a few thoughts on the nature of virtual reality
Discussed: virtual reality gaming, Entrepreneur, and Mr. Soul!
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Chicago International Film Festival and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Pop-Up Magazine’s Fall Issue tour and other goings on Mon 10/15-Thu 10/18.
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There are Chicagoans in the 2018 Chicago International Film Festival!
A mostly complete local viewing guide
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Ben Sachs’s favorite films of 2017
A list of the 35 best movies to play Chicago this year.
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The Chicago moviegoer’s guide to bucking summer blockbusters
Skip the popcorn movies in favor of a season full of dynamic screenings.
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Former political power couple Jesse Jackson Jr. and Sandi Jackson are divorcing, and other Chicago news
Also, a City Council committee is recommending paying $3 million to the family of an unarmed teen shot dead by police in 2013.