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Filming Somewhere in Time: How Chicago Welcomed (Back) Hollywood in 1979
Watch the cast and crew of "Somewhere In Time" gush over Chicago's hospitality in 1979, a new period in the Windy City's movie history.
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Somewhere in Time: Behind the Scenes Interview
In this hour-long interview, go behind the scenes of "Somewhere in Time" with the president of the movie's fan club.
Apr 26, 20231 min read


Chicago Movie Murals
Discover murals in Chicago that are devoted to movies.
Oct 6, 20221 min read


Chicago Movie Trivia: Foxy Edition
Try your hand at 1 question about Chicago's movie history In this series, Bite-Sized Chicago Movie Trivia, we locate a building, an...
Oct 1, 20221 min read


Chicago Movie Trivia: Kitty Cat Edition
Try your hand at 1 question about Chicago's movie history
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Secrets of Chicago's Bronze Cow
Discover secrets of a bronze cow that sits outside the Chicago Cultural Center
Sep 16, 20221 min read


Ferris Bueller and the Art Institute of Chicago
Explore 4 reasons the Art Institute scene in Ferris Bueller's Day Off is so memorable
Jul 15, 20221 min read


Chicago Movie Tours Turns 2!
Thank you supporting Chicago Movie Tours. Here’s to many more!
Apr 1, 20221 min read


Oscars, Controversial Since 1929
The Oscars have been contentious since their inception
Mar 28, 20221 min read


The Secret Above Chicago's Fountain of Time
On Chicago's South Side, Lorado Taft's sculpture Fountain of Time bears a fun little secret you can discover with our drone footage.
Sep 1, 20211 min read


Ferris Bueller and Marshall Field's
Learn how Ferris' Bueller's iconic vest/tee pairing started Did you know the patterned vest Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) wears into...
Sep 10, 20201 min read


Does Harrison Ford's Beard Work in "The Fugitive" Work?
The movie studio didn't want it, but Harrison Ford had other plans for his beard. Warner Bros. was not happy Harrison Ford insisted on...
Aug 11, 20201 min read
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