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Brian’s Song (1971) Rated G

Based on the true story of the friendship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears Receivers. Based on the book, I Am Third by Gale Sayers. Starring James Caan, Billy Dee Williams, and Jack Warden.  This was filmed months … Continue reading

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Superior Donuts (CBS) Rated TV-PG

A donut shop in the inner city of Chicago with an old-school owner and his friends tries to keep up with the changing culture. Starring Jermaine Fowler, David Koechner, and Maz Jobrani. This series is like an old-time comedy show … Continue reading

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Kold x Windy (WeTV) Rated NR

A hip-hop and drill star tries to build a better life for her son in Chicago. Starring Sh’Kia, Nijah Brenea, and Fred Thomas Jr.  This show is brilliantly written. I was pleasantly surprised by the writing. The characters are interesting. … Continue reading

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Against All Odds: The Fight For a Black Middle Class with Bob Herbert (2017) Rated NR

  A documentary discusses the difficulty of African Americans in establishing and maintaining middle class status. Starring Bob Herbert. This film is brilliant as it dissects the issues that keep the African Americans from progressing to middle class. They look … Continue reading

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Next of Kin (1989) Rated R

A Chicago cop sets out to find his brother’s killer, and unbeknownst to him, another brother is also setting out to find the killer. Starring Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, and Adam Baldwin. This film is as cliché as possible. We have … Continue reading

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Chicago Med (NBC) Rated TV-14

Chicago’s skilled medical team saves lives while they figure out their own. Starring Nick Gehlfuss, Yaya DaCosta, and Torrey DeVitto. This show is just another run of the mill Medical show on TV. They try to bring medical scenarios to … Continue reading

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Shameless (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

A family in Chicago is no holds barred as they try to survive with an alcoholic father. Starring William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky, and Jeremy Allen White. This show is extremely well written. The characters make a strong loving unit … Continue reading

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Renée Zellweger

 Bridget Jones’s Diary (R) A British woman is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a personal diary.  Jerry Maguire (R) When a sports agent has a moral epiphany and is … Continue reading

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Pearson (USA) Rated TV-14

  An attorney enters the complex world of Chicago politics. Starring Gina Torres, Bethany Joy Lenz, and Simon Kassianides. This show is boring. It’s supposed to be interesting with smart dialogue, but it lacks charisma. Gina Torres is an excellent … Continue reading

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ER (NBC) Rated TV-14

This series follows the lives, loves, and losses of the doctors and nurses at Chicago’s County General Hospital. Starring Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, and Laura Cerón. This show starts off great and as real as it could with the depiction … Continue reading

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