Tag: Chicago
“We don’t lay down for nobody.” Set in Depression-era Franklin County, Virginia, a trio of bootlegging brothers are threatened by a new special deputy and other authorities angling…
Director/choreographer Bob Fosse tells his own life story as he details the sordid life of Joe Gideon, a womanizing, drug-using dancer. Director: Bob Fosse Stars: Roy Scheider, Jessica…
An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep. Director: Gregory Hoblit Stars: Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton Wannahave…
Jake Blues, just out from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and brother Elwood were raised. Director: John LandisStars: John Belushi,…
A family in Chicago inherits the yacht formerly owned by Clark Gable. They decide to sail it from the island of Ste. Pomme de Terre to Miami, and…
When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence. Directors:…
“Little Red Rooster” (or “The Red Rooster” as it was first titled) is a blues standard credited to arranger and songwriter Willie Dixon. The song was first recorded…
A Chicago man’s hope for a peaceful family vacation in the woods is shattered when the annoying in-laws drop in. Director: Howard Deutch Stars: Dan Aykroyd, John Candy,…
Bachelor and all round slob, Buck, babysits his brother’s rebellious teenage daughter and her cute younger brother and sister. Director: John Hughes Stars: John Candy, Macaulay Culkin, Jean…
In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she’s Divergent and won’t fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the…
A soldier wakes up in someone else’s body and discovers he’s part of an experimental government program to find the bomber of a commuter train. A mission he…
A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand. Director: Paul Brickman Stars: Tom Cruise,…
A city teenager moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace. Director: Herbert Ross Stars:…
Federal Agent Eliot Ness sets out to stop Al Capone; because of rampant corruption, he assembles a small, hand-picked team. Director: Brian De PalmaStars: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery,…
Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship. Director: Rob ReinerStars: Billy Crystal, Meg…
A man must struggle to travel home for Thanksgiving with an obnoxious slob of a shower ring salesman as his only companion. Director: John Hughes Stars: Steve Martin,…
A high school wise guy is determined to have a day off from school, despite of what the principal thinks of that. Stars: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia…