Michael Phillips: Why Go to the Movies?

Apr. 25, 2013
Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips examines the impact of technology on one of America’s favorite pastimes. 

CNN's Ohio rape trial coverage ridiculed

Mar. 18, 2013
Also: Gay marriage debate shifts, CTA fare help, Obama's Dow problem, Earth Hour critiqued and 'Veronica Mars' revival.

'City That Never Sleeps'

Feb. 22, 2013
For Oscar time, a look at a minor bit of late film-noir, set in Chicago.

Katie and Howard Come to Chicago

Jan. 23, 2013
A famous movie star and her famous aviator boyfriend both arrive in town--for a Windy City wedding?

What is Cry Crack? Disney knows.

Jan. 2, 2013
 I ended up watching a few minutes of 'Beaches' on New Year's Day, which is one of those girly movies that is designed specifically to make women cry.

Escape Christmas at the movies!

Dec. 24, 2012
Not everyone wants to celebrate Christmas with a food coma. Some folks skip it and head for the movies.

On South Side, Chatham 14 to re-open

Oct. 24, 2012
Want to see a movie on Chicago's South Side? If the Chatham 14 on 87th Street remains closed, you'll have to head west or north.

Hollywood comes to Chicago

Oct. 23, 2012
Chicago hosts its first movie world premiere: a Cecil B. DeMille blockbuster.

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