Flashbacks: East German Films on Cold War Screens

Mar. 7, 2013
Two experts on East German cinema, Barton Byg and Ralf Schenk, discuss the international dimensions of German Democratic Republic filmmaking during the Cold War.

Preview: Chicago Underground Film Festival

Mar. 6, 2013
After 20 years of magic, CUFF continues to bend the boundaries of traditional filmmaking in ways that are sometimes disturbing, often beautiful and always unexpected. 

Jon Stewart's replacement knows the anchor desk

Mar. 6, 2013
Also: All-clear sounded after snowstorm / Carly Rae stiffs Boy Scouts / Prince Leia's return / 'Literally' redefined

'Old talk' is the new fat talk

Mar. 4, 2013
When did the promise of getting older become so terrifying? 

Living life like a French movie: Photo of the Day - March 1, 2013

Mar. 1, 2013

'My Mad Fat Diary': The best show you aren't watching

Mar. 1, 2013
This brilliant UK show about teenage mental illness delivers a message few shows have  attempted: You are OK. 

Preview: One Earth Film Festival

Mar. 1, 2013
The environmental film festival returns to Oak Park with Chasing Ice, a film about climate change as witnessed by the Extreme Ice Survey.

Chicago planning 'Project Batman'

Feb. 28, 2013
Also: Gun records' secret,NPR challenge, 'Star Trek' revival and unrelated developments.

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