Worst movie made from a good book? Or what’s the best movie adapted from a lousy novel? By Michael Phillips February 17, 2023 at 5:30 a.m. Adapting a book to the screen, successfully: If a reliable formula for that creative challenge...
Raquel Welch was the star who came in from the Chicago cold By Michael Phillips February 16, 2023 at 2:23 p.m. Raquel Welch died Feb. 15, at the age of 82. From her teenage pageant years...
Robert Ballard recalls mission to Titanic site in time for 25th anniversary release of iconic James Cameron movie By Associated Press February 16, 2023 at 6:48 a.m. The sheer size of the vessel and the shoes were what struck Robert Ballard when...
Sex symbol Raquel Welch, of ‘Fantastic Voyage’ and ‘One Million Years B.C.’ fame, dead at 82 By Associated Press February 15, 2023 at 4:45 p.m. Raquel Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film...
In Park Ridge, Pickwick Theatre’s interim operator is looking forward to new releases, business picking up By Caroline Kubzansky February 14, 2023 at 5:55 p.m. Kathryn Tobias, the interim operator of Park Ridge's vintage, beloved Pickwick Theatre, has had a...
Idris Elba on James Bond: ‘I’m not going to be that guy’ By Associated Press February 14, 2023 at 11:47 a.m. Actor Idris Elba says he's going to stick with being the tormented detective John Luther...
Review: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’: They’re just trying to get home. You may feel the same By Michael Phillips February 14, 2023 at 11:04 a.m. "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" launches Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and these...
France says its troops misrepresented in ‘Wakanda Forever’ By Associated Press February 13, 2023 at 10:52 a.m. France's defense minister has denounced the way he says French soldiers deployed in Africa appear...
‘Your Place or Mine’ review: Rom-com starring Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher goes nowhere By Michael Phillips February 13, 2023 at 5:30 a.m. In a funnier world, Zoe Chao and Tig Notaro are starring in their own romantic...
Best and worst Super Bowl 2023 commercials: Yes to a Pepsi with Ben Stiller, less yes to this ‘Caddyshack’ reboot By Michael Phillips February 13, 2023 at 2:14 p.m. Huh. Where'd all the cryptocurrency go? That's my takeaway from the 2023 Super Bowl commercials,...