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Showing the darker side of a sentimental classic
Since 2009, the North Side of Chicago has housed two annual, golden age of radio-style productions of "It's a Wonderful Life," a consequence of a split that took place between American Theater Company and its founding ensemble members, who re-formed...Tags: Radio, Frank Capra Jr., Entertainment, Arts and Culture
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2011 Holiday Guide
Like the creeping tinsel at the mall, holiday shows in Chicago seem to start earlier each year. This season, it was “White Christmas” at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire even before the trick-or-treaters had ventured forth from their...Tags: Ebenezer Scrooge (fictional character), Comedy (genre), Justin Bieber, Depression, Music
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: U.S. Congress, Music Industry, John Hughes, Kim Zimmer, Sprout
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Frank Capra's 'The Donovan Affair' gets a live soundtrack
Frank Capra is best known for the three films for which he won the directing Oscar — 1934's "It Happened One Night," 1936's "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" and 1938's "You Can't Take It With You" — and the ultimate Christmas flick, 1946's "It's a...
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Marriage In The Movies: A Look At Hollywood's Phantom Genre
The Hartford CourantJeanine Basinger has been happily married for 45 years, so she knows a lot about how to make a marriage work. Basinger, the founder and director of the Film Studies Department at Wesleyan University in Middletown, also knows a lot about marriage movies,...Tags: James Stewart, World War II (1939-1945), Ethan Coen, Paul Newman, Shirley Temple
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The story of the Oscars
While it's true that there's only so much anyone can say about the Oscars, remember it can be said again and again. As a reader (and writer), I know by now that there are 10 abiding Oscar stories. Here they are, all in a single article: The history...Tags: Anne Hathaway, Irene Dunne, Magnolia (movie), Jennifer Lawrence, Spencer Tracy
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Municipal Storm Stars Win Golden Blizzies
The Hartford CourantThe Oscars are exactly one week away, but here in Connecticut, the wait is over for the Blizzies, the awards handed out for storm-related achievement. The Grand Blizzie — the Palme de Neige — goes to Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch for his...Tags: Entertainment Events, Ice Cream, Lifestyle and Leisure, Entertainment, Danbury
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Serving up great Super Bowl prop wagers
They are all around you. Do not drop your guard for a moment. Who are they? My friends, believe it or not, there are millions of Americans who look just like you or me — but they are different. Are you ready for this? These people do not care...Tags: Jim Harbaugh, Adam Sandler, CBS Corp., Dwight Howard, Alicia Keys
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Newtown Shooter Killed Mother First Before Heading To Sandy Hook School
Hartford Courant / Fox CTAdam Lanza's mother was shot multiple times in the head, the state's medical examiner confirmed Sunday. Authorities say Lanza then went on a rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School Friday, killing 20 children and six adults. Lanza, 20, shot himself once...Tags: Roman Catholicism, Sandy Hook Elementary School, This Week (tv program), New York City, Shootings
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“A Christmas Story”: A TBS tradition continues
Channel Guide MagazineIf TBS ever stops doing its annual 24 Hours of A Christmas Story, I will be very disappointed. It’s arguably the greatest Christmas movie of all time. (Yeah, yeah, It’s a Wonderful Life — but it only gets played once or twice a year. And... -
Suburban theater for the week of Dec. 14-20
"The Radio City Christmas Spectacular": The Rockettes have entered the digital age — their show now features a 50-foot LED screen and even more fabulous visual effects. But the greatest effect of all remains the high kickers themselves,...Tags: Radio, Religious Festivals, Times Square, Frank Capra Jr., Music
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Guide to December 2012 TV premieres, movies and holiday specials
RedEyeDecember is all about the holiday specials on TV, but you'll find other interesting viewing as well. On Dec. 7 Sundance debuts "Restless," a gripping two-night miniseries about a former WW II spy. Nat Geo Wild kicks off its annual Big Cat Week Dec. 9...Tags: Dick Clark, Comedy (genre), Current TV (tv network), Amish, Earl Campbell
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