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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.


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


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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