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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
Purr-suing Stardom: Cats on the Silver Screen
Take a quick look at cats across movie history—from early film reels to Chicago’s own feline film stars.
Oct 313 min read
Could Ferris Bueller Change an Art Gallery?
From film set to Instagram backdrop—discover how Ferris Bueller’s Day Off may have inspired changes inside the Art Institute of Chicago.
Oct 222 min read
From Wizard Oil to The Wizard of Oz: How Chicago’s Grand Opera House and a "Miracle" Medicine Made Stage History
Long before MGM adapted The Wizard of Oz, Chicago had already brought a musical version to life on stage.
Oct 76 min read
From "Candyman" to Candy Rackets: Chicago’s Sweet and Sinister Past
A van named "Candy Man" (like the horror movie) sparked a dive into Chicago’s past, where 1920s candy jobbers mixed sweet sales with racketeering and violence.
Aug 284 min read
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.
Aug 193 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
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