Chicago Film Scene News Bulletins – Page 2

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Music Box of Horrors

Music Box of Horrors | Re-Animator

Kaysie Bekkela October 7, 2020 0 Comment

If you don’t have Re-Animator on your Halloween movie list you’re doing it wrong. This iconic underdog was shot in just eighteen days! Full of wickedly dope practical effects Re-Animator keeps you hooked. This...

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Music Box of Horrors

Music Box of Horrors | “The Return of the Living Dead” (1985)

Nick Arnett October 6, 2020 0 Comment

October 3, 2020, 12:30 P.M. Central Time — The events that are portrayed in this article are all true. The names are real names of real people and real organizations. The punks are about,...

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Music Box of Horrors

Music Box of Horrors | Sequel Sundays – “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2”

Joseph MacMaster October 4, 2020 0 Comment

I have a confession to make. While I’ve seen most of the classic old-school slashers, I’ve never bothered much with the sequels. That includes my favorite of them all – the 1974 Tobe Hooper...

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Music Box of Horrors

Music Box of Horrors | Rip Off Saturdays – “Alien” and “Galaxy of Terror”

Joseph MacMaster October 3, 2020 0 Comment

Since it is unlikely I can make the opening weekend of the Music Box of Horrors series – it’s been a year since I’ve had a car – while not wanting to miss out,...

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Music Box of Horrors

Music Box of Horrors | Black Vampires Double Feature: “Blacula” and “Blade 2”

Bishop October 2, 2020 0 Comment

Blacula (William Crain, 1972, 92 minutes) Blacula is a blaxploitation film directed by William Crain, one of the first black directors to graduate from UCLA’s film school and achieve commercial success. I recommend Blacula....

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Music Box of Horrors

Music Box of Horrors 2020 | At The Drive-In Presented by SHUDDER Starting 10/1/20

Nick Arnett October 1, 2020 0 Comment

October, we meet again. The leaves are starting to fall, the dead starting to arise, and drive-in theaters are back in demand. The Chicago Film Scene is here to cover the much anticipated "Music...

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Chicago Film Scene News Bulletins

Midwest Film Festival at The Chi-Town Movies | September 29, 2020

chicagofilmscene September 26, 2020 0 Comment

On September 29th join The Midwest Film Festival in partnership with The Gene Siskel Film Center and Chi Town Movies to enjoy an evening of short films highlighting the passion projects of Union & Indie Filmmakers. Doors...

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Playing in a Chicago Theater Near You

Playing at the Chitown Movie Drive-In: “Black Panther”

Bishop September 18, 2020 0 Comment

From Friday through Monday, as a tribute to Chadwick Boseman (1976-2020), ChiTown Movies is screening Marvel’s Black Panther — a science fiction classic that is captivating and beautiful to watch. This article is...

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Chicago Film Scene News Bulletins

Rain Beau’s End: COMING SOON

chicagofilmscene September 15, 2020 0 Comment

[CHICAGO, IL, August 21, 2020] — When a progressive lesbian couple adopts a child diagnosed with a genetic predisposition for violence, they must contend with their hard-lined stance on acceptance as they struggle to...

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Playing in a Chicago Theater Near You

Playing at Music Box Theatre: “SIBYL” — a wistful watch from covid quarantine

Bishop September 12, 2020 0 Comment

Beware: I’m a totally broke writer who would love to eat at a rotary sushi bar. I’ve also been dealing with disconnection and ambiguity. If you happen to be in a similar situation, and/or...