When I think of ventriloquism in film, my thoughts flash to the commercials for 1978’s Magic that creeped me out as a kid. I wasn’t alone; according to the IMDb trivia page, the original trailer for this psychological horror film was pulled from broadcast after parents complained. (“Fats,” the murderous dummy who seemingly possesses Anthony […]
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Celebrating the Sun Ra centennial
Two new releases contribute to the ongoing celebration of the quirky genius.
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Theater Oobleck hits the Hideout for ‘Toosdays’ in ‘Joon’
The fringe-theater faves take over the monthlong Tuesday Night Residency series.
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Neo-Futurists and Theatre Oobleck Collaboration This Evening at Steppenwolf
The Complete Lost Works of Samuel Beckett As Found in an Envelope (Partially Burned) in a Dustbin in Paris Labeled “Never to Be Performed. Never. Ever. EVER! Or I’ll Sue. I’LL SUE FROM THE GRAVE!”, presented by Neo-Futurist and Theatre Oobleck founders.
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More Audio/Video Highlights From the 2009 Chicago Humanities Festival
John Hodgman, Dick Gregory, Jonathan Lethem new audio/video programs posted on the Chicago Humanities Festival Web site