Six of John Hughes’ iconic teen films are coming back to life, literally, at The Shermer Club: A John Hughes Fest, which also is recreating scenes that
IF YOU LOVED JOHN HUGHES’ MOVIES you’ll be especially engrossed in the first book ever written about the “philosopher of adolescence,” as Roger Ebert once called him. Jason
Famous Chicago director, the late John Hughes, will be honored by the Northbook Historical Society at a June 22, 2017 exhibit of Hughes memorabilia and artifacts.
The exhibit will
Legendary filmmaker John Hughes, who singlehandedly created and sustained Chicago’s film industry in the 1980s and 1990s, died of a heart attack Aug. 6, while in Manhattan, where he’d been
Paramount Pictures is gearing up for the much-anticipated spinoff of the beloved 1980s classic, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and they’ve enlisted David Katzenberg to helm the project. Titled Sam and
Who needs to watch a ball drop? As the wind blows cold and the cityscape lights up with the vibrant energy of New Year’s Eve, what better way to usher
Home Alone is among the list of 25 films selected as the Library of Congress announces this year’s additions to the National Film Registry. The films are chosen each year for
As Thanksgiving approaches, what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by enjoying a cinematic feast set against the iconic backdrop of Chicago? The Windy City has been
An Evening with Chevy Chase and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is scheduled to take place at The Chicago Theatre on November 26. This promises to be an unforgettable night of
Home Alone actor, Macaulay Culkin will be honored with the 2,765th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, December 1 at 11:30 a.m. Culkin will receive his star
The Chicago film community has lost an icon, and a dear friend. Costume Designer, Jay Hurley, died of a heart attack on July 16. He was 75 years old. Jay
The Bear cinematographer Andrew Wehde lays out the ingredients that helped lend the FX hit series its unique visual flavor. Wehde spent more than a decade shooting commercials for Michelin-star
This year marks a significant milestone for comedy lovers and fans of the Griswold family as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic film National Lampoon’s Vacation with a
Season 2 of The Bear hit Hulu last week and not only are critics raving, but The Bear season 2 is FX’s biggest premiere on Hulu ever! Season 1 had
On June 5th, I’ll give a free Reel Chicago t-shirt to the first dozen people who can spot me in the Ferris Bueller parade. What was happening in the world
Mark your calendars and set your DVRs, last summer’s breakout hit, Chicago’s own The Bear is returning for Season 2! Last Summer, The Bear became an official “breakout hit” as
The Bear is expected back in town later this month to begin production on the second season. Season 2 begins filming in Chicago on February 21, 2023. Filming is expected continue
Actor Jeremy Allen White is a winner. The winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards are being handed out right now. And the actor, who has become a staple of the
The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri have excellent chemistry in the summer breakout hit, The Bear, which is set and filmed in Chicago, but don’t go shipping them,
One of the replica cars from the 1986 classic John Hughes movie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off just sold for $337,500 at Dallas-based Heritage Auctions. The price is a bargain since
