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In memoriam

Tribute to a legend: Jay B. Ross, Entertainment Lawyer

By Daniel Patton Mar 6, 2018

Attorney Jay B. Ross passed away on March 1. A beloved member of Chicago’s media community, Ross’s former client list reads like a who’s who of American music. James B...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women — Christina Wollerman, Screenwriter

By Christina Wollerman Mar 6, 2018

Christina Wollerman was an actor in New York City for nearly a decade, appearing in Manhattan theaters as well as national productions that toured up and down the East Coast and...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Chicago launches “Reel Women”

By Daniel Patton Mar 6, 2018

Every single one of us got here by putting a woman through pain. That’s just a small part of the female sacrifice that keeps the world turning. There are also undeniable i...

REEL INTERVIEWS

Video Wrap: Siskel Center’s Oscar night viewing party

By Daniel Patton Mar 5, 2018

There were a few additions to the Hollywood on State Oscar night viewing party at the Gene Siskel Film Center last night: I ventured into the celebration with staff writer Joey ...

REEL WOMEN

Reel Women: Brenda Robinson, Attorney & Philanthropist

By Brenda Robinson Mar 5, 2018

Brenda Robinson is an entertainment attorney and Chicago native who currently serves as Director of Business Development for the Los Angeles law firm Greenberg Glusker LLP. Bren...

Reel Indie

DP Carlson’s “Joe Frank: Somewhere Out There”

By Daniel Patton Mar 5, 2018

In many ways, filmmaker DP Carlson has been working on Joe Frank: Somewhere Out There — a 2018 documentary about one of the greatest radio storytellers in the history of Ameri...

Reel PR Wire

Kartemquin goes to the Oscars

For Immediate Release Mar 2, 2018

Kartemquin Films is headed to the Oscars! Two films by the internationally renowned documentary collaborative have been nominated for the coveted gold statues by the Academy ...

THE REEL BLACK LIST

The Reel Chicago Black List: Rob Morrison, Composer

By Rob Morrison Mar 2, 2018

Robert (Rob Diggy) Morrison is an established yet emerging multi-talented composer / producer and a Grammy-certified arranger having earned accolades through his remix piano-key...

REEL LATINO

CLFF launches April 5 with “Night of Puerto Rico”

By Daniel Patton Mar 1, 2018

The Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF) will launch its 34th annual celebration with a “Night of Puerto Rico” gala on Thursday, April 5. The event begins with a pair of ...

NEW WORK

Hootenanny’s tasty addition to Ruby Tuesday campaign

By Daniel Patton Mar 1, 2018

Hootenanny and MARC USA recently launched a variety of social additions to an integrated Ruby Tuesday campaign that began with a highly visible spot in 2017. Featuring 360-...

Tom Busch — the producer, the artist

By Joey Filer Feb 28, 2018

Many will be surprised to learn that, from March 9 through April 7, there will be an exhibit of the prolific-film producer Thomas (or Tom) J. Busch’s drawings and paintings at...

THE REEL BLACK LIST

The Reel Chicago Black List: Patrick Wimp, filmmaker

By Patrick Wimp Feb 28, 2018

Patrick is the first MFA graduate from DePaul University Digital Cinema. Throughout his career, he has written and produced films, commercials, and TV series all over the world....

FCB goes undercover with a Glad trash bag

By Daniel Patton Feb 26, 2018

FCB Chicago followed a Glad trash bag’s journey through the luggage-handling processes in airports across the country to make “Torture Tests,” a 90-second video that plays...

Best seats in town: Siskel Center Oscar Viewing Party

By Pamela Powell Feb 26, 2018

The Gene Siskel Film Center will once again hosts its annual Oscar viewing party — “Hollywood on State: Where You’re the Star” — on Sunday, March 4. This star-studd...

Reel Indie

The hilarious idiocy of “Bobby Roberts”

By Daniel Patton Feb 26, 2018

The Bobby Roberts Project is a comedy series about a quest for fame undertaken by the title character, Bobby Roberts, who happens to be the (fictitious) son of actor Eric Robert...

THE REEL BLACK LIST

The Reel Black List: Chassidy Spencer, Model

By Chassidy Spencer Feb 23, 2018

Chassidy Spencer is known for her positive attitude and diversity. Not only has she appeared in several Chicago based TV shows, but she also held the title of Miss Worldwide...

REEL THINGS

Leo Burnett redefines the workplace

By Daniel Patton Feb 23, 2018

Leo Burnett recently transformed the 21st floor of its Wacker Dr. building into one of coolest spaces in Chicago. Following a thoughtful restoration that features two cafes,...

Reel Indie

A stroll through “Rogers Park” with director Kyle Henry

By Daniel Patton Feb 22, 2018

It’s hard to imagine director Kyle Henry acting like a “tough bastard” because he’s a really nice guy. But after learning about the process behind Rogers Park — a feat...

THE REEL BLACK LIST

The Reel Black List: Jonathan Desir, Executive Producer

By Jonathan Desir Feb 22, 2018

Jonathan Desir is an Executive Producer at Optimus. He has been involved in post production for over a decade and is president of the board for Free Spirit Media as well. J...

NEW WORK

SCC obsesses over new Portillo’s campaign

By Colin Costello Feb 22, 2018

Who doesn’t obsess over a Portillo’s hotdog? When I lived in Chicago, I couldn’t wait to have my once-a-year dog from the Midwest mecca known for its Italian beef sandwich...