The indie romantic comedy 31 Candles is now reaching audiences through a national theatrical rollout, marking a notable release for producer Hannah Welever, a familiar name to many of us
Thirty-five years after its release, Home Alone remains one of the most beloved and enduring holiday films ever made. Released in 1990 and set in suburban Chicago, the John Hughes-written
The 83rd Golden Globe nominations dropped this morning. While this year’s race is dominated by global heavyweights like Sentimental Value and One Battle After Another, Chicago still carved out its
Christopher Nolan’s commitment to practical filmmaking has become the stuff of legend, and a new interview only adds fuel to the fire. According to The Dark Knight special effects supervisor
Who doesn’t love a good scary movie on Halloween night? Bring out the stash of Halloween candy and popcorn balls because we’ve rounded up some of the best horror films
We’re just hearing about the death of Rob Riley, Chicago actor, writer, director, improviser, singer, and teacher, a quintessential Chicago multi-hyphenate whose career embodied the city’s “workhorse” ethos across comedy
Chicago filmmaker Duane Edwards (Wrong Numbers) has locked in the cast for his upcoming thriller Laura Louise, which begins production near Dixon, Illinois later this month. The project brings together
Turns out indie films don’t always need to follow the rulebook. Director Duane Edwards is proving it in just about every way with his debut feature Wrong Numbers. Audience engagement data shows
Highdive is heading east. The Chicago-based independent creative agency is expanding into the heart of the U.S. ad world with a new New York office, helmed by executive creative directors
In a bold new move at the intersection of entertainment and brand storytelling, Lucky Kraken, the disruptive content studio founded by television and advertising veterans Ted Lega and Sam Wackerle, has partnered with American Collectors
Emmy-Award-winning, Evanston native Jeremy Piven is returning to his roots with a special stand-up comedy taping at The Vic Theatre in Chicago on Friday, June 6. The event marks a
With his next feature film, Laura Louise, set to shoot in Chicago this fall, Producer / Director, Duane Edwards sat down with Reel Chicago to talk about his directing style,
HPA Award-winning colorist, Joe Finley, known for his work on iconic television and feature film projects, has joined Harbor as Senior Colorist. The announcement was made by EVP of Post
While cities like Atlanta, New York, Manitoba, New Orleans, and even the UK continue to siphon off large-scale productions from Hollywood, Illinois is proving it can compete—and win. Governor JB
Chicago is bleeding business. Not a grindhouse film bleed. But more like a Tarantino-esque wound. Or wounds. As the Los Angeles production pipeline sputters—on-location filming plunged 22.4% in Q1 alone—Chicago
Emmy-nominated actor Walton Goggins is stepping into the Super Bowl spotlight this year, not for a new role, but to share how GoDaddy helped him transform an offbeat idea into
The Directors Guild of America has unveiled the nominees for the 77th Annual DGA Awards, and FX’s The Bear stands tall with three nominations in the Comedy Series category. The
We watched a lot of TV in 2024. And lucky for you, we were glued to our flat screens taking in a lot of exceptional shows and movies that were
Michael X. Flores, a celebrated film editor and Professor at DePaul University, has been officially inducted into the prestigious American Cinema Editors (ACE). This honor recognizes Flores’s outstanding contributions to
HBO’s Somebody Somewhere has always been a gem in the landscape of television—poignant, hilarious, and deeply human. And not just because it was produced in Chicago. On December 8, 2024,
