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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
Lose That: A Marital Affair in Planes, Trains and Automobiles?
An emotional reaction in the movie Planes, Trains and Automobiles was tied to a subplot that director, John Hughes, chose to remove.
Nov 14, 20242 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
Blues Brothers on Location: Prisons, Malls, City Halls
Revisit three scenes from 'The Blues Brothers,' and assess the significance of location filming in Chicago
May 17, 20231 min read
Mae West and Minnie Marx, Dirty Blonde and Broadway Mom
Learn more about the "dirty blonde" and Broadway mom who worked alongside the Marx Brothers.
May 4, 20232 min read
The Marx Brothers and Chicago
On this virtual walking tour, learn about The Marx Brothers' Chicago connections
May 3, 20231 min read
The Marx Brothers' Chicagoland Chicken Farm
This video is about a road off Route 66 where the Marx Brothers comedy team once owned a chicken farm.
May 1, 20231 min read
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