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The best of times and worst of times for Chicago moviegoing

by Ben Sachs May 28, 2013August 19, 2021

The Portage and Patio theaters may be closing, but screenings go on for the Northwest Chicago Film Society.

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Sherlock Holmes opens the Silent Summer Film Festival

by J.R. Jones July 16, 2012August 19, 2021

John Barrymore stars as the great detective in a rarely screened silent feature

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Movie Matinees

by J.R. Jones June 20, 2012August 19, 2021

Second Saturday Silent Cinema at Music Box Theatre

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Sunrise in the dark

by J.R. Jones August 12, 2011August 19, 2021

F. W. Murnau’s silent 1927 masterpiece screens tonight at the Silent Summer Film Festival.

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This Week’s Movie Action

by J.R. Jones August 11, 2011August 19, 2021

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

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The Last Picture Show

by J.R. Jones December 17, 2010August 19, 2021

The Classic Film Series concludes a 38-year Chicago run Saturday night at Bank of America Cinema.

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This Week’s Movie Action

by J.R. Jones July 22, 2010August 19, 2021

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

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Movie Action

by J.R. Jones May 13, 2010August 19, 2021

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

Posted inBlogs

Flesheating bloodthirsty bunnies

by Ed M. Koziarski July 10, 2009August 19, 2021

Exploitation shorts and Britney Spears Toxic Karaoke in tonight’s Bang-a-Thon at the Portage Theater.

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Quiet time

by J.R. Jones July 2, 2009August 19, 2021

The Silent Summer Film Festival releases its 2009 schedule.

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What’s Old: Our Hospitality

by J.R. Jones August 1, 2008August 19, 2021

This weekend’s repertory gem: Our Hospitality.

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Harold Lloyd opens this year’s Silent Summer Film Festival

by J.R. Jones July 18, 2008August 19, 2021

The Silent Summer Film Festival opens tonight with Harold Lloyd’s Speedy.

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