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Into the Wild
Jim Trainor premieres new and old animations at the Gene Siskel Film Center on Thursday.
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Must-See Art Exhibits
Omer Fast's manipulated videos speak directly to the contemporary, sophisticated media consumer.
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Quirky and Queer at Reeling
From gay zombies to bisexual students, this year's Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival goes beyond the mainstream.
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Best of the Chicago Film Fest
Can't choose from among the many award-winning flicks at the Chicago International Film Festival? We've got you covered.
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The Writing on the Wall
Bridgeport is supposed to be the community of tomorrow. A mural painted on the wall of a local gallery tells a slightly different story.
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Ky Dickens
The Chicago-based filmmaker tackles homosexuality and religion with a touch of humor in her latest project.
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Text Support
Whether you're in school or not, these tome-filled shops will make you want to hit the books.
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Chicago: That Toddlin' Town
Why the Windy City is a filmmaker's fantasyland.
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Get It Write
Take your brain back to school with these writing outlets.
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Saluting Sergei
This month, the Gene Siskel Film Center presents the work of a renowned Russian director.
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Better as a Group
As summer sets in, galleries opt for all-encompassing group shows.
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Sculptures in Suburbia
You already know where to find art in the city; it's time to venture to Skokie for a creative fix.
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Ye Olde Chicago Comic Artists Feature
These comic creators make up a rather robust local scene.
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Book Clubs Uncovered
Find the best book club bets for every literary taste.
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A Hall Worth Wandering Down
The old factory buildings of the Ravenswood art corridor have become prime gallery and studio spaces.
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Comic Books are Cool
Don't be ashamed of your love for comics. Head to these shops and surround yourself with like-minded geeks.
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Pre-primary Reading
Before you vote next Tuesday, pick up a book and learn something about the candidates.
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Give the Gift of Lit
Our top book picks for the gift bin.
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Now That's Rather Queer
Check out these queer-focused art shows.
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Living the Art Life, Literally
Five gallerists tell all about living and working in one small space.
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Art Season Kick-off
A sampling of the what's what and who's who in West Loop and Fulton Market galleries this season.
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Roots & Culture Contemporary Art Center
Eric May's art start-up Roots & Culture is here to stay.
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Nurturing New Talent
Non-profit space, ThreeWalls, sets the stage for emerging artists.
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No Touching After Dark
A lit mag and a reading series equals a good time for telling the truth.
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Globiblio
A book club that dictates who gets the Nobel Prize...or at least reads without borders.
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First Fridays Bring Art To Your TGIF
The MCA transforms itself into a nightclub but one night a month.
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Where To Write
Let's face it: Fitzgerald would have gotten nowhere if the strongest thing he was sipping was a frappuccino.
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Gosia Koscielak Goes Global
Cultures and technologies commingle on Bosworth Street in Bucktown.
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A December Art Walk to Remember
Wicker Park and Bucktown Galleries Unite for a Night
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The Art in Gift-Giving
Dabble in the DIY spirit of art this holiday season.
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DvA Gallery Gives Chicago a New Style
Animal crackers and keg beer at an art opening? This isn't your grandma's art gallery.
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Series A
An explosion of literary experimentation on Chicago's South Side.
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Touring Chicago, Literati-Style
Want to be a writer? Dedicated reader? Walk a mile in these shoes.
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Pairing Wine With Food...And Art
Checking out Blackbird's Salon Series, featuring Sally Ko.
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A Royal Treat
Co-directors Kat Parker and Katie Rashid get site-specific at duchess gallery.
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2nd Story
Storytelling series blends wine, music and reading to the delight of diehard fans.
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The Big Night
My high-heeled, wine-filled tour around Chicago's galleries on opening night.
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Genre Bookstores
When you've got a specific literary craving, book it to one of these specialty shops.
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Get Loopy over the Loop's Public Art
It's lookin' good in Chicago's main hood.
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Novels and Noshes
Five independent bookstores that have you skipping the big-box chains without giving up your latte.
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Where Commuting Gets Creative
"L" Rides meet murals, mosaics and colorful matters.
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The Windy City Blows Art All 'Round
A guide to friendly neighborhood art galleries.
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Bookslut
Jessa Crispin is a literary lass extraordinaire, and her Bookslut readings are icing on the cake.
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Greeting New Galleries
The best openings of early 2006.
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Sunday Salon
Straight from NYC, Chicago's latest reading series takes off.
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Get Artsy This Mother's Day
Fabulous art for mom for less than five Benjamins.
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Off the Couch and Into the Coffee Shop
Five spots to enjoy freshly ground brew with your book.
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Westward Bound
Art galleries wander further left of the Loop.
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Reading Under the Influence
Getting lit in Lakeview.
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Dangerous Giants Among Us
"The Corporation" takes a grim look at the state of things.
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A Resourceful Chicago
Artists gain insight with the launch of CAR.
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Pitch Black Comedy
Scorsese's neglected "After Hours."
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Early TV Terror
Forgotten spook shows live again on DVD.
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Shivers At Sea
Something scary is waiting "below."
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Apocalypse Now & Again
"The Omega Man" and "The Last Man on Earth."
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Be a DIY-er
How one DIY-er got her feet wet.
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School's Out...Of Control
"It All Starts Today" shows one teacher's heroic struggle.
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How To Write The Great American Novel
A venue-centric approach to becoming the next Steinbeck.
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Getting Even
"Overnight" shows the extremes of egotism.
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An Understated Psycho
Wyler's "The Collector" is a subtle, chilling affair.
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Before "Waterfront"
Gripping realism marks Kazan's "Panic."
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Meet Diabolik
A little Batman, a little Bond and a whole lot of Bava.
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Interstellar Chills
Mood and color rule Bava's "Planet of Vampires."
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Inventing the Giallo
Stylish thrills shine in Bava's "Girl Who Knew Too Much."
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Beyond Metropolis
Lang's Fury stands the test of time.
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Must-See Japanese Cinema
"Postman Blues" shows distinctive style of Sabu.
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How To Market Yourself an Artist
Calling all struggling artists!
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Another Forgetten Film Noir
Love and jealousy battle over a "Long Night."
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The Stunt Man
Brilliant, bewildering fun.
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Times Square Still Rocks
Take a bite out of this Big Apple.
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Andy Kaufman
Wrestling with the audience.
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Monte Hellman
Three films from an American maverick.
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D.I.Y. Spies & Sci-Fi
Grand visions on a budget.
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Forget "Singin' in the Rain"
"Band Wagon" remains a musical masterpiece.
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Chicago Poetry Project
Delivering poetic truths from the quiet folks in the corner.
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The West Loop Art Scene
Art abounds a little left of center.
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Facing Fascism at the Movies
Portraying some of history's darkest elements.
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The Artful Action of Walter Hill
Forget the remake; this is the real deal.
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Two Stabs at Jack the Ripper
Stalking the cinema for the foreseeable future.
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Buying Videos at Walgreens
The joys and jeopardy of the public domain.
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Blaxploitation
Forgotten "Spook" still has plenty of fight.
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River North's Gaggle of Galleries
They're more approachable than you think.
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Larry Fessenden's Horror Flicks
Monsters for the modern age.
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The Dollar Store
All the laughs you can stomach…for a buck.
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Move Over Laurel and Hardy
W.C. Fields in a classic collection.
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Confronting the Everyday
Cantet's films show the drama in everyday angst.
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Experience the Bohemian Scene
Check out Wicker Park's own Around the Coyote.
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Look Suave at An Art Opening
There's no need to look like you have no clue...
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Cops and Convicts Unite in Two Carpenter Favorites
Adding John Carpenter to your notable directors' list.
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Combine Art and Romance
Art gallery openings make for a great date.
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Digging Diversity
Out favorite artsy spots that celebrat diversity.
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Monkee Mania and Other Pop Music Matters
As long as there have been movies with sound, popular music stars have tried their hand at movie stardom.
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Danny's Reading Series
You should know about the Danny's Reading Series by now.
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Javier Bardem
A name you should know.
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Eastern Chills Renew Horror Cinema
Larry Fessenden once accurately called horror "the most maligned genre in film besides porn."
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