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Unity Temple in Film: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Masterpiece with a Hollywood Voice
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple, famed for its concrete design and lack of religious iconography, appears mostly in documentary film, including one narrated by Brad Pitt.
2 hours ago3 min read
"Good Times" at Chicago's National Public Housing Museum
One of Chicago’s newest museums encourages you to explore public housing history in the U.S. and an exhibit devoted to the TV series "Good Times."
Jul 312 min read
Featured on NBC: Talking 'The Untouchables' Inside Chicago’s Union Station
Watch my NBC 5 Chicago segment filmed inside Union Station, where I discuss "The Untouchables" and its iconic staircase scene featured on my Chicago movie tours.
Jul 172 min read
On a Mission from God—and for Movie Stills
Ever stumble upon a hidden gem in an antique mall? This Blues Brothers find might spark your curiosity about Hollywood publicity movie stills.
Jul 31 min read
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
Memorial Day History, Movies, and Chicago's Grant Park
Look for 2 monuments devoted to the founder of Memorial Day in our short video on The Trial of the Chicago 7.
May 27, 20242 min read
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