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Chicago film festivals and events

Chicago has a long and illustrious cinematic history: Charlie Chaplin at the Essanay Studios in 1915, ’80s classics like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and The Blues Brothers, modern day hits…

Blog, Special events

Preview: 5 films to catch during Chicago International Film Festival 2020

For cinephiles, the pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse. The endless hours at home have offered up plenty of time to catch…

Published on October 6, 2020 by Margaret Poe

Special events

7 movies not to miss during the Chicago International Film Festival

From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to High Fidelity and The Sting, Chicago has played host to an impressive range of classic movies. Last year, more…

Published on October 15, 2019 by Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

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