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Michael Moore's "Capitalism: A Love Story" Advance Screening TONIGHT

I know this is last minute, but there's an advance screening tonight of Michael Moore's new documentary film, "Capitalism: A Love Story",...
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"What's the Matter with Kansas?" - the Chicago premiere

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What is without doubt one of the finest documentaries I have ever seen, also happens to be the first professional film production I was ever directly...
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This week in Chicago indie film: FOOD, INC and new Coppola

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FOOD, INC special advance screening TONIGHT presented by the Midwest Independent Film Festival Although MIFF won't be doing a screening next month...
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Sam Raimi's "Drag Me to Hell"

When Sam Raimi’s return to independent horror was first announced, the question on everyone’s mind was, “Is this going to be the...
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Jim Jarmusch's The Limits of Control

The contemporary moviegoer is much like a five year old in church—apathetic within seconds unless presented with something loud and flashy or...
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[REVIEW] Baby on Board

In modern America, only one topic creates a greater division of opinion than politics: the romantic comedy. Last night however, film lovers of all...
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Music Box to screen Troma's 'Poultrygeist'

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Chicago's late-night zombie crowd has quite a snack awaiting them next month. The Music Box on N. Southport is hosting Poultrygeist: Night of the...
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Argo Tea supports the Midwest Film Festival

Throughout the rest of the month of March, supporting indie film is a "cup of tea." The latest promotion from Argo Tea—a Chicago-based...
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[REVIEW] Song Sung Blue

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Those expecting a night of "Solitary Man" and "Sweet Caroline" may have been the only ones disappointed by the Midwest Independent...
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Midwest Film Festival presents "Song Sung Blue"

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The Midwest Independent Film Festival continues this week with Greg Kohs' documentary Song Sung Blue. Keeping with their "First Tuesday"...
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