The weekend is only one day away, and this summer’s releases are still going strong. Is “The Time Traveler’s Wife” one of your favorite books (like us)? Well Chicagoans, the story is set in this great windy city of ours, so get your butt to the theater for opening night tomorrow, and you’re sure to [...]
Posts from ‘August, 2009’
Aug 11
“Psycho” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” among the classics at Movies in the Park
Summer in Chicago is ticking by, and the free movies are still waiting for you. Take advantage of the good weather this week and take in some free flicks. Where It’s At: Map of this week’s participating Chicago City Parks Weather Report: Mid-80′s and sunny Recipe of the Week: Deviled Eggs Tuesday, August 11 Psycho (1960) [...]
Aug 09
“(500) Days” of self-reflection– and laughs, too
Director Marc Webb has hit indy gold. In his very first full-length movie after only a short string of music videos and other miscellaneous work, Webb’s “(500) Days of Summer” has brought in $12.3 million since its July 17 release date and hangs onto the #10 spot in the box office. Not bad for [...]
Aug 08
John Hughes flicks defined a generation
Writer and director John Hughes died on Thursday at the age of 59, leaving behind an amazing catalogue of films. In the 80s, Hughes made a name for himself with coming-of-age flicks, before moving on to family films such as the “Beethoven” and “Home Alone” series through the 90s and early 00s. It was his early work [...]
Aug 06
Famed film director John Hughes dead at 59
Today the film community mourns the passing of legendary writer and director John Hughes. Vote for your favorite Hughes film now, and check back tomorrow for The Take Three’s personal ranking of some of his greatest works and tribute to the director’s career.
