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Posted inFilm

Skywalker rises above slippery story slopes

by Matt Simonette December 19, 2019August 18, 2021

The script is sometimes wanting, but Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is a fun conclusion to the movie saga.

Posted inBlogs

Cook County hands layoff notices to about 300 employees as soda tax remains in legal limbo, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd July 17, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Rahm’s in Europe to promote Chicago and its tech business.

Reese Hartwig, Ella Wahlestedt, Brian "Astro" Bradley, and Teo Halm
Posted inFilm

Earth to Echo: An E.T. for the smartphone kid

by Ben Sachs July 2, 2014August 18, 2021

In Earth to Echo, four tech-savvy kids befriend a stranded space alien.

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Lost in eastern Wisconsin?

by Sam Worley March 21, 2012August 19, 2021

A series of “mysterious underground booms” in Clintonville, Wisconsin

The Arbor
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This week’s Culture Vultures recommend . . .

by Drew Hunt and Joey Jachowski January 19, 2012August 19, 2021

In-the-know film industry Chicagoans recommend The Arbor, The Artist, and Fringe

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This Week’s Movie Action

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New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue.

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