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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
Romantic Comedies in Chicago: A Conversation
In an interview with Donte Diesel Williams, I explore why Chicago shines in romantic comedies, how the city shapes cinematic storytelling, and my own journey from film professor to Chicago Movie Tours founder.
Mar 201 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
Memorial Day History, Movies, and Chicago's Grant Park
Look for 2 monuments devoted to the founder of Memorial Day in our short video on The Trial of the Chicago 7.
May 27, 20242 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
Delta Airlines, Chicago, and In-Flight Movies: Virtual Tour Sneak Peek
Walk virtually around the birthplace of Delta Airlines, and learn about the company's links to Chicago and in-flight entertainment.
Nov 28, 20231 min read
How Do You Capture Chicago Through Film?
In this roundtable discussion, a podcaster, a blogger, and a tour guide discuss how they record Chicago's past and present film history.
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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