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    Apr 27, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Grammer, Mahoney reunite at Hugo Awards

    It was a "Frasier" reunion at the 48th annual Hugo Television Awards at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel on April 19. Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival honored actor Kelsey Grammer with the lifetime achievement award, presented by his longtime "Frasier" co-star, John Mahoney.
    Special to Tribune Newspapers
    It was a "Frasier" reunion at the 48th annual Hugo Television Awards at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel on April 19. Cinema/Chicago and the Chicago International Film Festival honored actor Kelsey Grammer with the lifetime achievement award, presented by...

    Tags: Leo Burnett, Human Interest, Music, David Hyde Pierce, Boss (tv program)

    2. Apr 20, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  2. T.I. joins cast of 'Boss' in Chicago, Bethenny Frankel appearing at Jewel and Binny's, Vince Vaughn linked to 'Rockford Files' film

    Rapper-turned-actor <strong>T.I.</strong> &ndash; who will guest star on the second season of the Chicago-based Starz series &ldquo;Boss&rdquo; &ndash; had lunch at Harry Caray&rsquo;s Italian Steakhouse in River North Thursday.
    Rapper-turned-actor T.I. – who will guest star on the second season of the Chicago-based Starz series “Boss” – had lunch at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse in River North Thursday. T.I. sat at the V.I.P. table at Harry...

    Tags: Movies, Travel Channel (tv network), O'Hare International Airport, Concerts, Ozzie Guillen

    3. Mar 30, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  3. Commissioner Michelle Boone lays out her dreams for Chicago's cultural future

    Michelle Boone became the city's cultural commissioner at a turbulent time.
    Michelle Boone became the city's cultural commissioner at a turbulent time. A few months before she took office in June, then-MayorRichard M. Daleyhad decided to merge the Department of Cultural Affairs with the Mayor's Office of Special Events. This...

    Tags: Music Industry, Rahm Emanuel, Movies, Robert Morris, Concerts

    4. Nov 3, 2011 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  4. Finnish director turns up the warmth, for a change, in 'Le Havre' -- 3 1/2 stars

    A utopian dream of a comedy, &quot;Le Havre" is set in the Normandy port city of the title, a location and its citizenry rendered by the Finnish writer-director Aki Kaurismaki in fairy tale strokes the filmmaker has characterized as "unrealistic."
    A utopian dream of a comedy, "Le Havre" is set in the Normandy port city of the title, a location and its citizenry rendered by the Finnish writer-director Aki Kaurismaki in fairy tale strokes the filmmaker has characterized as "unrealistic." I'd argue...

    Tags: Aki Kaurismaki, Movies, Kati Outinen, Entertainment Events, Film Festivals

    5. Oct 6, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Dennis Farina helps kick off Chicago International Film Festival

    The Chicago International Film Festival didn&rsquo;t have to look far when choosing a movie to kick off its 47th annual edition. &ldquo;The Last Rites of Joe May&rdquo; &mdash; starring Dennis Farina as an aging con man with little to his name besides debt &mdash; was filmed in Chicago&rsquo;s West Town neighborhood in late 2009 and made in association with Chicago&rsquo;s Steppenwolf Films.
    The Chicago International Film Festival didn’t have to look far when choosing a movie to kick off its 47th annual edition. “The Last Rites of Joe May” — starring Dennis Farina as an aging con man with little to his name besides...

    Tags: Movies, Entertainment Events, Dennis Farina, Billy Zane, Film Festivals

    6. Oct 6, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Interview: New Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen film inspired by 'Wizard of Oz'

    Imagine if &ldquo;The Wizard of Oz&rdquo; had taken place mostly in Spain. Rather than take the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, the four protagonists take the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. And instead of revolving around a lost Kansas farm girl, the story revolves around a cranky California doctor whose son recently died while walking the Camino during a thunderstorm.
    Imagine if “The Wizard of Oz” had taken place mostly in Spain. Rather than take the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, the four protagonists take the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. And instead...

    Tags: Martin Sheen, Movies, Emilio Estevez, Entertainment Events, The Wizard of Oz (movie, 1939)

    7. Oct 12, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Interview: 'Real Steel' star Anthony Mackie sees tipping point for black cinema

    Anthony Mackie &mdash; who appeared in last weekend&rsquo;s No. 1 film at the box office, &ldquo;Real Steel,&rdquo; and the Oscar-winning &ldquo;Million Dollar Baby&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Hurt Locker&rdquo; &mdash; recently had an entire restaurant buzzing when he walked in for dinner. There were whispering customers, an autograph request and a free bottle of wine sent to his table, courtesy of the restaurant.
    Anthony Mackie — who appeared in last weekend’s No. 1 film at the box office, “Real Steel,” and the Oscar-winning “Million Dollar Baby” and “The Hurt Locker” — recently had an entire restaurant buzzing...

    Tags: File Sharing, Anthony Mackie, Movies, Real Steel (movie), Film Festivals

    8. Oct 13, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Sighting: Zac Efron, Rosie O'Donnell, Gloria Estefan at Paris Club

    Following the debut of her talk show Monday, Rosie O'Donnell and her girlfriend and family had dinner at <a href=&quot;http://www.parisclubchicago.com/">Paris Club</a>. Singer Gloria Estefan had dinner at Paris Club after appearing on the show Tuesday, as did actor John C. Reilly following his Chicago International Film Festival appearance at AMC River East.
    Following the debut of her talk show Monday, Rosie O'Donnell and her girlfriend and family had dinner at Paris Club. Singer Gloria Estefan had dinner at Paris Club after appearing on the show Tuesday, as did actor John C. Reilly following his Chicago...

    Tags: Zac Efron, AMC (tv network), Pump Room, Entertainment Events, Billy Zane

    9. Oct 13, 2011 |Story| WGN-AM

  9. SNERD - October 13, 2011

    Apple's Core With the death last week of Apple icon, Steve Jobs, details of the previously private tech pioneer's life are coming to light. Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, in remembering his friend, revealed that before the two decided on naming...

    Tags: Steve Jobs, Super Bowl, Robin Ventura, Movies, Chicago Bears

    10. Oct 14, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Film festival gets hometown love on opening night

    The stars were out in force for the opening night of the 47th Chicago International Film Festival. The evening began with the premiere of &quot;The Last Rites of Joe May" at the Harris Theatre at Millennium Park.
    Special to Tribune Newspapers
    The stars were out in force for the opening night of the 47th Chicago International Film Festival. The evening began with the premiere of "The Last Rites of Joe May" at the Harris Theatre at Millennium Park. Chicago connections were prominent with...

    Tags: Movies, Chicago Cultural Center, Entertainment Events, Dennis Farina, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers

    11. Oct 16, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Interview: John C. Reilly feels the hometown love

    John C. Reilly was nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role in &ldquo;Chicago&rdquo; and appeared in the critically acclaimed films &ldquo;Gangs of New York,&rdquo; &ldquo;The Aviator&rdquo; and &ldquo;Boogie Nights.&rdquo; And yet, most Chicagoans wanted to talk to the 46-year-old actor about a different film on Tuesday:
    John C. Reilly was nominated for an Oscar for his supporting role in “Chicago” and appeared in the critically acclaimed films “Gangs of New York,” “The Aviator” and “Boogie Nights.” And yet, most...

    Tags: Roman Polanski, Movies, Will Ferrell, Academy Awards, Entertainment Events

    12. Aug 16, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. A-lister adds Sheen to film fest's annual gala

    The Chicago International Film Festival&rsquo;s annual Summer Gala has presented its career achievement award, the Silver Hugo, to some of the biggest names in Hollywood &mdash; including Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Jodie Foster and Nicolas Cage &mdash; and will add &ldquo;Apocalaypse Now&rdquo; and &ldquo;The West Wing&rdquo; star Martin Sheen to the impressive list Friday.
    The Chicago International Film Festival’s annual Summer Gala has presented its career achievement award, the Silver Hugo, to some of the biggest names in Hollywood — including Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Jodie Foster and Nicolas Cage...

    Tags: Charlie Sheen, Ron Howard, Human Interest, Movies, Steven Spielberg

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Chicago International Film Festival Photos
"Boss" star Kelsey Grammer (left) and his wife Kayte (r...
(April 20, 2012)
Kelsey Grammer
Founder and artistic director of Cinema/Chicago and the...
(April 20, 2012)
Michael Kutza presents Kelsey Grammer with a Career Achievemt Award
Anthony Mackie attends the 2011 Black Perspectives Trib...
(October 18, 2011)
Anthony Mackie
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