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Step into Chicago's Movie History
In-depth analysis and cultural insights into Chicago’s 135+ year cinematic history, written by a film historian and former professor.


Six Years of Chicago Movie Tours: Back on the Porch
Six years ago today, I launched Chicago Movie Tours. I’m marking the anniversary of my business by going back to where it all started.
Apr 11 min read


The Tramp and the Dog: How Chicago Learned Early Filmmaking
Long before Hollywood dominated the industry, early filmmaking in Chicago was taking shape in surprising ways. Discover how The Tramp and the Dog (1896) reveals the city’s first steps into this new medium.
Sep 29, 20253 min read


Featured on NBC: Talking 'The Untouchables' Inside Chicago’s Union Station
Watch my NBC 5 Chicago segment filmed inside Union Station, where I discuss "The Untouchables" and its iconic staircase scene featured on my Chicago movie tours.
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Lose That: A Marital Affair in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
An emotional reaction in the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles was tied to a subplot that director, John Hughes, chose to remove.
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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