The Blues Brothers hit the theaters on June 20, 1980, and Chicago was never the same. Forty-five years later, the cult classic still stands as one of the most iconic
Retired actress Dalyce Curry, known for her roles in The Blues Brothers, The Ten Commandments, and Lady Sings the Blues, has tragically passed away at 95 due to the devastating
ALG Brands has been tapped to represent the estate of John Belushi and the Blues Brothers for licensing and legacy opportunities. Announced by ALG COO Scott Austin, the branding firm
“The Blues Brothers” band is ready to make a comeback, as “Joliet” Jake and Elwood Blues take their act on the road and back to their native Chicago as an
A replica of Jake and Elwood’s famous ride helps turn former correctional facility into a world-class film-related tourist attraction A police car with a large public address system on its
The Bader Brothers went deep into the criminal world to make a film that was true to the life of a professional burglar.
“We’ve always liked the crime genre but we’d
While it might appear that Hollywood films are a relatively recent part of my 30 years of Chicago coverage, features actually have been thriving for decades ? and without the
Producer Steven A. Jones threatened to throw the negative of John McNaughton’s horror movie “The Borrower” into the river to force the bond company to pay the back wages owed
Sure, you could just light some sparklers and call it a holiday—but why not lean into your patriotic duty and stream some movies that actually feel like Chicago? These picks
The son of legendary Chicago filmmaker John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off), John Hughes III has long forged a creative path of his own—one that blends music,
Members and friends of IATSE Local 476 gathered on Monday, May 12, to honor former Business Manager / Secretary-Treasurer Mark A. Hogan with the official dedication of the union’s hall
Chicago production teams and actors who worked on the first season of Prison Break have a reason to celebrate once again! According to Nielsen’s latest streaming rankings, Prison Break topped
Judy Belushi Pisano, the actress and producer best known for her marriage to the late comedian John Belushi and her contributions to The Blues Brothers franchise, passed away on Saturday
Emagine Entertainment announces that they will be offering Dementia Friendly Screenings once a month at the Emagine Batavia Theatre providing those with dementia and their caregivers a safe and enjoyable
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
Memorial Day is not only a time to honor and remember our fallen heroes but also an opportunity to celebrate the vibrant city of Chicago. Known for its rich history,
The Amstutz Expressway in Waukegan was shut down for the filming of yet another spectacular rescue scene in a recent episode of Chicago Fire. According to the IDOT, from October
James A. Mahoney, the founder of Film & Tape Works and dear friend of many in the Chicago film community, has died at age 71. Film and Tape Works at
Five film projects to compete for $20,000 awards package of in-kind goods and services The 55th Chicago International Film Festival announced a slate of five narrative feature film projects
