July Movie Preview - Film Feature
July flicks speak to Chicago jocks
Summer movies and Chicago started off having a lot in common. Both "The Break-up" and "The Lake House" were filmed right here in the windy city. But as we look ahead to July films, there aren't many Chicago connections … So we are going to have to create our own.
And what could be more Chicago than the upcoming Cubs-Soxs series? Below is a list of the movies getting buzz in the coming month and the player/manager the film most resembles. Confused? Just grab a hot dog, peanuts and a frosty beverage then read below.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
MLB 2006 Draft - Sports Feature
MLB 2006 Draft, Royals take Hochevar with Top Pick
The MLB draft might not grab the headlines like the NFL and NBA. After all there are 50 rounds over two days and teams don't even have to use all their picks, but this is still the chance for Major League Baseball clubs to build their teams of tomorrow. Last year's MLB Draft saw the Arizona Diamondbacks claim shortstop Justin Upton out of high school, but this year's draft would take a different direction.
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The MLB draft might not grab the headlines like the NFL and NBA. After all there are 50 rounds over two days and teams don't even have to use all their picks, but this is still the chance for Major League Baseball clubs to build their teams of tomorrow. Last year's MLB Draft saw the Arizona Diamondbacks claim shortstop Justin Upton out of high school, but this year's draft would take a different direction.
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Friday, May 26, 2006
Top 7 Series Finales - Feature
Top 7 Series Finales - Feature
Best. Finales. Ever.
Every show must come to an end (besides "The Simpsons").This time around "West Wing," "That 70's Show," "Malcolm in the Middle," "Will & Grace" and "Alias" aired their final episodes. I know what you're thinking: "Malcolm" is still on the air?" Apparently so.
Six Feet Under ... as sad as you want it to be.When talking about series finales, inevitably (older) people bring up "Newhart," "MASH" or something else that was on 30 years ago. And of course the series finale is a difficult beast to tame.
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Best. Finales. Ever.
Every show must come to an end (besides "The Simpsons").This time around "West Wing," "That 70's Show," "Malcolm in the Middle," "Will & Grace" and "Alias" aired their final episodes. I know what you're thinking: "Malcolm" is still on the air?" Apparently so.
Six Feet Under ... as sad as you want it to be.When talking about series finales, inevitably (older) people bring up "Newhart," "MASH" or something else that was on 30 years ago. And of course the series finale is a difficult beast to tame.
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Monday, May 22, 2006
Top 7 animated films - feature
Top 7 animated films - feature
"Over the Hedge" begins the animated fight for box-office supremacy this weekend. It stars Bruce Willis as a raccoon trying to help his friends recapture their land. More importantly, it is from the creators of "Shrek." In fact, the other two animated flicks this summer can be introduced the same way. "Cars" (due June 9) is from Disney/Pixar and "Monster House" (due July 21) is from executive producers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, and the graphics look like "Polar Express."
All of these movies have the pedigree to enter the best of the best. And sure, Pixar's films could make up the whole list. There won't be any hybrids either, which means no "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" or "Space Jam." So, with that in mind, here are my Top 7 animated films of all-time.
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"Over the Hedge" begins the animated fight for box-office supremacy this weekend. It stars Bruce Willis as a raccoon trying to help his friends recapture their land. More importantly, it is from the creators of "Shrek." In fact, the other two animated flicks this summer can be introduced the same way. "Cars" (due June 9) is from Disney/Pixar and "Monster House" (due July 21) is from executive producers Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis, and the graphics look like "Polar Express."
All of these movies have the pedigree to enter the best of the best. And sure, Pixar's films could make up the whole list. There won't be any hybrids either, which means no "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" or "Space Jam." So, with that in mind, here are my Top 7 animated films of all-time.
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Friday, May 05, 2006
Chicago Sally has 'Survived' reality TV - Interview
Chicago Sally has 'Survived' reality TV - Interview
Sally Schumann, 27, was a recent cast-off from the TV show "Survivor." But as she likes to say, she's the second member of the jury. The former soccer coach and now Chicago resident and server at a downtown tavern, sat down to talk about the show, the weight loss, her boyfriend's Speedo and unfortunately why she isn't the final one to outwit, outlast, outplay.
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Sally Schumann, 27, was a recent cast-off from the TV show "Survivor." But as she likes to say, she's the second member of the jury. The former soccer coach and now Chicago resident and server at a downtown tavern, sat down to talk about the show, the weight loss, her boyfriend's Speedo and unfortunately why she isn't the final one to outwit, outlast, outplay.
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Monday, April 24, 2006
Life Resume - Op/ed
Life Resume - Op/Ed
Purpose:
To give a true and accurate description of what surprisingly makes me proud of my life of almost 30 years. Before graduate school, I found I wasn't proud of any accomplishment on my resume (sales jobs, computer experience), yet this represented my life to the world. These are more or less things that have stayed in my head, entertained me and somehow shaped who I have become.
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Purpose:
To give a true and accurate description of what surprisingly makes me proud of my life of almost 30 years. Before graduate school, I found I wasn't proud of any accomplishment on my resume (sales jobs, computer experience), yet this represented my life to the world. These are more or less things that have stayed in my head, entertained me and somehow shaped who I have become.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Guys Restroom Etiquette - Op/Ed
Guys Restroom Etiquette - Op/Ed
I was going to sugarcoat some sort of intro, but really what's the point. Ladies, I have no idea if this will interest you at all, perhaps in a "behind the looking glass" sort of way.
Men, we need rules. I am talking about the restroom.
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I was going to sugarcoat some sort of intro, but really what's the point. Ladies, I have no idea if this will interest you at all, perhaps in a "behind the looking glass" sort of way.
Men, we need rules. I am talking about the restroom.
(click here to read the rest)
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