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Quincy Jones and Chicago in 60 Seconds
In 60 seconds, learn about the "rough and scary" childhood of film producer Quincy Jones and a Chicago mural that celebrated him.
Sep 12, 20231 min read


Sneaky Music in Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Revisit music from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' to learn about a Hollywood term called "sneaking in and out."
Jun 28, 20231 min read


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


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


Ferris Bueller's Fourth Wall
Shot on location in Chicago, Ferris Bueller's Day Off often breaks the fourth wall, but it's not the first film to do so
Apr 17, 20201 min read
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