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Columnist: Daniel Patton

Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Ceremony tomorrow
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Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Ceremony tomorrow

By Daniel Patton Nov 1, 2019
Indoor holiday spirit adds a shimmer to the array of vendors, musicians, and passersby on the sidewalk outside Tomorrow, Macy's on State Street offers the perfect way for C...
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‘When It Breaks’ is an education for everyone
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‘When It Breaks’ is an education for everyone

By Daniel Patton Oct 31, 2019
Teacher, musician and performer Konrad Wert sings a powerful song for special needs students When It Breaks is the story of a man who inspires America to educate her ch...
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Study names ‘Martyrs’ Illinois most popular horror movie
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Study names ‘Martyrs’ Illinois most popular horror movie

By Daniel Patton Oct 30, 2019
Divisive, French, and never-released-in-the-US 'torture-porn' scores high with critics and Google searchers A new report published by Comparitech Ltd. says that the mos...
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Wieden+Kennedy does ‘Chicago Style’ for Nike
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Wieden+Kennedy does ‘Chicago Style’ for Nike

By Daniel Patton Oct 29, 2019
Windy City people and pride abound in new 60-second ‘Sport Changes Everything’ commercial Chicago sports, culture, and attitude come to life in a new spot for Nike...
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On the red carpet: ‘Knives Out’
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On the red carpet: ‘Knives Out’

By Daniel Patton Oct 24, 2019
Director Rian Johnson and actor Michael Shannon describe how they helped make one of the year’s most entertaining films   Every member of the press covering the Chica...
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On the red carpet: ‘Girl on the Third Floor’
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On the red carpet: ‘Girl on the Third Floor’

By Daniel Patton Oct 24, 2019
Director Travis Stevens and actor Phil Brooks talk about what it’s like to work in a real-life haunted house Girl on the Third Floor is getting an all-around thumbs-u...
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Seaton, Simon are GlobalMixx ‘Game Changers’
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Seaton, Simon are GlobalMixx ‘Game Changers’

By Daniel Patton Oct 24, 2019
Annual Film and Music Forum will honor Carl Seaton and Claire Simon for “giving back to the community” Chicago Television Director Carl Seaton and Simon Casting P...
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ChiFilmFest opens with fresh new buzz
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ChiFilmFest opens with fresh new buzz

By Daniel Patton Oct 23, 2019
All-female red carpet helps launch reinvigorated Windy City tradition   The Chicago International Film Festival opened with an all-female red carpet ceremony at ...
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Interview with ‘Good Kisser’ director Wendy Jo Carlton
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Interview with ‘Good Kisser’ director Wendy Jo Carlton

By Daniel Patton Oct 22, 2019
Spotlight on the award-winning filmmaker whose ‘lesbian love triangle’ plays Siskel Center October 25-31 Wendy Jo Carlton’s award-winning new film, Good Kisser, ...
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A sneak peek of Chicago’s ‘House of Beetle’
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A sneak peek of Chicago’s ‘House of Beetle’

By Daniel Patton Oct 17, 2019
Installing movie sets inside a cool bar is a great idea, but 'House of Beetle' is way more than that Chicago’s Beetlejuice Pop-Up Bar is a living recreation of th...
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Tandem founder Tyler Jay to appear on ‘Shark Tank’
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Tandem founder Tyler Jay to appear on ‘Shark Tank’

By Daniel Patton Oct 16, 2019
Chicago-based film director to pitch Plop Star, “the holy grail of toilet deodorizers” on Sunday, October 20 After sacrificing countless off-work hours transformi...
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Interview with OTV founder Dr. Aymar Jean Christian
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Interview with OTV founder Dr. Aymar Jean Christian

By Daniel Patton Oct 16, 2019
Open Television author and creator is helping to bring marginalized creators and content into the spotlight of American culture   Over the last four years, Dr...
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Kenneth Tsang accepts lifetime achievement award
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Kenneth Tsang accepts lifetime achievement award

By Daniel Patton Oct 15, 2019
“As long as I can stand up and work, I will try to contribute.” Kenneth Tsang Kong Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema festival honored Chinese-born actor and direc...
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FCB Chicago sends Tennessee Apple through infinity
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FCB Chicago sends Tennessee Apple through infinity

By Daniel Patton Oct 14, 2019
Jack Daniel's spot encourages whiskey drinkers to enjoy sweet new flavor with bold confidence FCB Chicago helped launch Tennessee Apple with a rocking trip through inf...
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MPG’s Keith Walker helps Oprah win Emmy
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MPG’s Keith Walker helps Oprah win Emmy

By Daniel Patton Oct 11, 2019
Cinematographer filmed '60 Minutes' segment about the National Memorial for Peace and Justice dedicated to nation's lynching victims   Media Process Group cofoun...
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Leo B helps launch AHA ‘Sharing’ campaign
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Leo B helps launch AHA ‘Sharing’ campaign

By Daniel Patton Oct 8, 2019
Effort to ease workplace stress begins with talking about concerns and experiences Leo Burnett is helping to stimulate workplace conversations about mental health in ...
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3% Conference touts ‘amazing’ 2019 lineup
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3% Conference touts ‘amazing’ 2019 lineup

By Daniel Patton Oct 7, 2019
Authors, CEO’s and former NFL players among speakers scheduled for annual event at Navy Pier   The organization built on a commitment to women is looking for m...
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Reel’s Nancy Lasch starts new chapter in AZ
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Reel’s Nancy Lasch starts new chapter in AZ

By Daniel Patton Oct 4, 2019
With boundless gratitude, we offer a heartfelt bon voyage to a true champion of keeping it Reel Reel Chicago offers a heartfelt bon voyage to Nancy J. Lasch, who serve...
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Free Spirit Media succeeds at ‘Building Bridges’
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Free Spirit Media succeeds at ‘Building Bridges’

By Daniel Patton Oct 4, 2019
Film leaders echo the inspiration of emerging creators at Founder’s Circle fundraising event   A panel of young professionals made it clear that Free Spirit M...
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The universal appeal of ‘See The Light’
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The universal appeal of ‘See The Light’

By Daniel Patton Oct 2, 2019
Chicago actor Veronica Dillard explains how a tragedy can bring hope to any “age, race, or gender” Chicago-produced short film See the Light will make its Windy C...
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