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March 24: How Movies Master the Art of Time
Explore how movies like The Breakfast Club and Singin’ in the Rain use March 24 to master cinematic time—and watch a montage of March 24 cameos!
Mar 232 min read
Purr-suing Stardom: Cats on the Silver Screen
Take a quick look at cats across movie history—from early film reels to Chicago’s own feline film stars.
Oct 31, 20253 min read
Could Ferris Bueller Change an Art Gallery?
From film set to Instagram backdrop—discover how Ferris Bueller’s Day Off may have inspired changes inside the Art Institute of Chicago.
Oct 22, 20252 min read
From Wizard Oil to The Wizard of Oz: How Chicago’s Grand Opera House and a "Miracle" Medicine Made Stage History
Long before MGM adapted The Wizard of Oz, Chicago had already brought a musical version to life on stage.
Oct 7, 20256 min read
From "Candyman" to Candy Rackets: Chicago’s Sweet and Sinister Past
A van named "Candy Man" (like the horror movie) sparked a dive into Chicago’s past, where 1920s candy jobbers mixed sweet sales with racketeering and violence.
Aug 28, 20254 min read
On a Mission from God—and for Movie Stills
Ever stumble upon a hidden gem in an antique mall? This Blues Brothers find might spark your curiosity about Hollywood publicity movie stills.
Jul 3, 20251 min read
Oscar Winners from Chicago: Excerpt
In this excerpt from Oscar Winners in Chicago (25 min.)—our fourth program counting down to the 2024 Academy Awards—learn about a game-chang
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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