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The best Chicago movies. 1. The Blues Brothers (1980) Photograph: Courtesy Universal Pictures. From its depiction of the bustling, late ’70s Maxwell Street flea market to a climactic...
- The 14 best movie theaters in Chicago - Time Out
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- The 14 best movie theaters in Chicago - Time Out
- Music Box Theatre. Movie theaters. Independent. Wrigleyville. For movie lovers who aren’t out to see the latest Hollywood blockbusters, there's no better theater than the Music Box, a two-screen cinema that shows the latest art-house films and documentaries.
- Gene Siskel Film Center. Movie theaters. Independent. Loop. Named in honor of the late Chicago film critic, this theater is operated by the School of the Art Institute and showcases a wide range of movies, including indies, foreign films and celebrated classics.
- Logan Theatre. Movie theaters. Independent. Logan Square. This renovated theater in the heart of Logan Square features an upgraded sound system, new screens and projectors, and perhaps best of all, a lobby bar and lounge that hosts events like live comedy and movie trivia.
- Doc Films, University of Chicago. Movie theaters. Independent. Hyde Park. Founded more than 80 years ago, the University of Chicago's single-screen Doc Films theater is on record as the longest continuously running student film society in the country.
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- The Blues Brothers (1980) John Landis’ landmark 1980 comedy, The Blues Brothers, follows Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd) and “Joliet” Jake Blues (John Belushi) as they attempt to get their band back together in hopes of raising enough cash to save their former orphanage from being shut down.
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1985) It is hard to find a movie that shows off the city of Chicago more than John Hughes’ Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Once Ferris (Matthew Broderick), his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), and best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) escape the dullness of suburbia with one hell of a “senior skip day” in the big city, the movie plays like a tourism video for Chicago, and that’s not a dig.
- Home Alone (1990) Even though only one scene takes place in Chicago (The McAllisters running through O’Hare), it’s hard to deny Home Alone as being one of the best movies set in the Windy City.
- Adventures In Babysitting (1987) With Adventures in Babysitting, Chris Columbus takes Chris Parker (Elisabeth Shue) and a group of kids under her care out of their comfort zone (suburbia) and into the heart of Chicago.
- The Blues Brothers (1980) Directed by John Landis. Starring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway. Action, Adventure, Comedy (2h 13m) 7.9 on IMDb — 72% on RT.
- The Fugitive (1993) Directed by Andrew Davis. Starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward. Action, Crime, Drama (2h 10m) 7.8 on IMDb — 96% on RT. In a thriller about a citywide manhunt, the city itself needs to be one that adds pressure on the lead and leaves a lasting impression.
- High Fidelity (2000) Directed by Stephen Frears. Starring John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso. Comedy, Drama, Music (1h 53m) 7.4 on IMDb — 91% on RT. Speaking of fourth wall-breaking rebels, High Fidelity might seem like a pretentious opinion piece about music on the surface.
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) Directed by John Hughes. Starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara. Comedy (1h 43m) 7.8 on IMDb — 81% on RT. Without a doubt, Ferris Bueller's Day Off is chief among John Hughes's films set in Chicago.
- The Blues Brothers. John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown. 78 votes. A classic comedy-musical, The Blues Brothers masterfully captures the essence of Chicago's vibrant music scene and city atmosphere.
- The Fugitive. Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward. 57 votes. Harrison Ford stars in The Fugitive, a thrilling action film that skillfully transforms the streets of Chicago into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game.
- Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara. 81 votes. In Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Matthew Broderick embodies the rebellious spirit of Chicago as he plays hooky from school and leads his friends on a whirlwind adventure through the city.
- The Untouchables. Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro. 50 votes. Set during the Prohibition Era, The Untouchables chronicles the battle between federal agent Eliot Ness and notorious mobster Al Capone.
Nov 16, 2018 · There is no lack of great Chicago movies, and it’s heartbreaking to exclude films big (Child’s Play) and small (Mickey One), but these 25 are essential to understanding how Chicago has...
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Feb 21, 2024 · Whether film crews are capturing the city’s impressive skyline, beautiful parks or world-renowned museums, television shows, short films and feature-length movies are constantly being filmed...
