Thursday, December 21, 2006

Tell kids about Santa - The Debate

Beep, the outlet I do most of my freelancing with, has a debated issue every week.
This week--Is it wrong to tell a kid there’s no Santa?
I took the side of "No."
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Thursday, December 14, 2006

Will Smith - "The Pursuit of Happyness" - interview

Will Smith finds 'Happyness' in family, fortune and, yes, even fame

"Independence Day," "Men in Black." “Enemy of the State." .… Will Smith. He is big-budget blockbuster. Even his first Oscar nomination was portraying a man larger than life — Muhammad Ali. Now he has found a different path, and he brought his son (Jaden Smith) along for the ride. Don’t worry, he’ll be back doing blockbusters such as “I Am Legend.”

But now it’s time for "The Pursuit of Happyness" — which opens Dec.15 — the real-life story of Chris Gardener, a father who struggles in poverty while taking care of his son and his attempts to rise above. And yes, if you’re curious, Smith is really that good at the Rubik’s Cube.
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Paul Feig - "Unaccompanied Minors" director - interview

Paul Feig reveals the lowdown on what he’s been up to since ‘Geeks’

He’s got on a suit, a vest, a tie and nicely framed glasses. Some things in the universe just make sense. Paul Feig looks exactly like the type of guy you would hope create a show as great as “Freaks and Geeks.” It all fits, cool geek.
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Friday, December 01, 2006

December Movie/Holiday Preview - feature

December films blow in like the Windy City

There are few big cities that can match the magic of Chicago. That statement can be made 11 months out of the year, but during December, it’s another story. Nobody does it quite like the windy city.

The same can be said for movies in December. With blockbusters and Academy Award hopefuls meeting within the same 31 days, it’s tough to decide where your time should be spent. Want to sit around and pack on the pounds? Go see “Rocky Balboa.” Excited about “Eragon?” Then, head over to Macy’s storefront. Can’t wait to see “Dreamgirls” with Chicago native Jennifer Hudson? The Daley Center is for you. Don’t understand what I am talking about? You will, just continue reading the only monthly movie preview with a local holiday twist…
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