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REEL AUDIO

The 7th annual Battle of the Advertising Bands

By Daniel Patton Feb 22, 2019

This year's juried competition of agency bands will rock the Cubby Bear on May 17 The 7th annual Battle of the Advertising Bands, the Battle For Hope, returns to the Cub...

CREATIVE

FCB Chicago goes “down there” for Cottonelle

By Daniel Patton Feb 21, 2019

A new integrated campaign addresses the nether regions with frank, informative, and delightful moxie FCB Chicago and Cottonelle get to the bottom of a sensitive issue wi...

Reel Indie

Betrayal: When the Government Took Over the Teamsters

By Daniel Patton Feb 14, 2019

George Bogdanich’s new documentary explores how the Justice Department’s greed, corruption, and overreach resulted in tragedy George Bogdanich’s 2019 documentary, Bet...

Reel Indie

Chicago Film Scene growing in Lincoln Park

By Daniel Patton Feb 12, 2019

If you show up on a Wednesday, there's a good chance you'll be working on a set by the weekend It took little more than a year for Max Brudvig to grow The Chicago Fil...

AICP/MIDWEST

Mark Androw’s post-AICP agenda

By Daniel Patton Feb 11, 2019

The recently retired AICP/Midwest President keeps busy with the organization, the industry, and STORY Mark Androw had a truly unique experience at the AICP Show last Novemb...

‘American Soul’ energizes the spirit of Don Cornelius

By Daniel Patton Feb 1, 2019

Ensemble drama celebrates how “the coolest brother on TV” united a community through music, dance, and fashion Fans endured a cold rain while waiting for a sneak...

REEL THINGS

Local 476 Studio Mechanics keep moving the earth

By Daniel Patton Jan 25, 2019

"Bobcats and big machines have become a part of our Greens Department." Bradley Matthys IATSE Local 476 President The Chicago Studio Mechanics Union Local 476 will ...

REEL THINGS

2019 Best of the Midwest Awards

By Daniel Patton Jan 18, 2019

"The film festival is about bringing people together and supporting all of the members of the filmmaking community." MIFF Executive Director Amy Guth The Midwest Inde...

CREATIVE

Utopic elicits love for McDonald’s in two new spots

By Daniel Patton Jan 18, 2019

Great performances, top cinematography, and A-list director Morten Tyldum elevate the brand without mentioning a hamburger Utopic helped McDonald’s tell a pair...

REEL AUDIO

Morrison ‘all over the map’ for ‘The Gandhi Murder’

By Daniel Patton Jan 10, 2019

Chicago-based composer creates thrilling soundtrack for a feature film about “the biggest cover-up in Indian history” Rob Morrison’s contribution to The Gandhi ...

In memoriam

Remembering Marc Hauser

By Daniel Patton Jan 9, 2019

Sando Miller, Tony D’Orio, and Tony Fitzpatrick pay tribute to their friend, the legendary Chicago artist Marc Hauser created memories that will last forever. From the st...

REEL THINGS

The year’s biggest posts about commercials

By Daniel Patton Dec 28, 2018

Chicago excels at beer, insurance, sea creatures, pickup trucks, romance, and sweet-smelling toilet bowls Outside the realm of direct advertising, the technique for m...

REEL THINGS

A look back at the stories that defined 2018

By Daniel Patton Dec 28, 2018

The number of big stories from 2018 is far too great to fit into one article, thankfully. But we've tried. Using a combination of Google analytics, social media...

In memoriam

Remembering those we lost in 2018

By Daniel Patton Dec 27, 2018

They continue to strengthen Chicago's incomparable work ethic with memories of good-old- fashioned decency There were a lot of goodbyes in 2018. From the Queen of...

BREAKING NEWS

Local 476 elections reflect unprecedented growth

By Daniel Patton Dec 19, 2018

The Studio Mechanics’ record-setting year is is complemented by growing diversity in leadership and membership The Chicago Studio Mechanics Union Local 476, a chapt...

REEL THINGS

‘Solstice’ comes full circle at the Music Box Theatre

By Daniel Patton Dec 14, 2018

The 25th Anniversary Screening of Lifetime TV’s Original World Premiere Movie “will be an even bigger deal than it was before.” Jerry Vasilatos’ 1993 featur...

REEL THINGS

giveashi*t holiday party mixes giving with good times

By Daniel Patton Dec 13, 2018

Socialize with friends, hear great music, eat delicious food, and enjoy tasty beverages while helping others tonight at Daily Planet Continuing a tradition of generosi...

CREATIVE

Sidebar helps Hershey update a holiday classic

By Daniel Patton Dec 12, 2018

”Heartwarming the World” spreads holiday joy by allowing users to create and share customized versions of “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” Sidebar recently kicke...

SPOTLIGHT

Film Office Director Rich Moskal: a tough act to follow

By Daniel Patton Dec 11, 2018

The man who arranged gunfights on the el, demolition in the loop, and “Transformer” battles on Wacker Drive explains how the CFO got it done Rich Moskal helped to ...

BREAKING NEWS

Director Tim Armstrong’s work has gone to the dogs

By Daniel Patton Nov 30, 2018

The filmmaker captures pets and owners in a video to support an industry “Pet Rescue Party” at Biagio on Dec. 8 Director Tim Armstrong unleashed a pack of lovable...