From the Desk of the Chief Chick
Polar Opposites in Chick Flicks
January 7, 2014The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Hannah Arendt could hardly be more different. One is a cool, charming movie with great location shots. The other demands that you think, especially about a very emotional topic - the Third Reich. Both are fabulous in their own ways.... Read More
Fabulous Costumes in Chick Flicks
November 29, 2013Who doesn't love great costumes? They are a key component of a great Chick Flick. Just look at Anna Karenina, Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Devil Wears Prada, to name a few. The Victoria & Albert Museum in London has organized the Hollywood Costume Exhibition.... Read More
Trio of Chick Flicks
November 3, 2013We have a Trio of Chick Flicks. One group is in theaters now, the second is the best from the Chicago Film Festival, and the third is a group of oldies. Gravity, in theaters now, is our Chick Flick of the Week. How can a movie with only two characters, no romance, and no fashion be so good? The answers are simple: George Clooney,... Read More
Chicago International Film Festival 2013
October 9, 2013The 49th Chicago International Film Festival opens this Thursday, October 10 with The Immigrant starring Marion Cotillard. Jeremy Renner, and Joaquin Phoenix.If you are in the Midwest, you might want to come to Chicago to see some of these films which run through October 24 including:... Read More
Best 2012 Movies for Women
October 2, 2013What were the best movies for women in 2012? We carefully identified 14 movies that were the best chick flicks of 2012, though many were great for guys, too. Great to watch on DVD or Blu-ray.... Read More
Mystery, Murders, Mexico and Mafia
September 26, 2013Do you love mystery, murders, Mexico and Mafia? What a great time to go to the movies! Prisoners is our Mystery Movie of the Week. This movie is very, very dark...but there is light at the end of the tunnel. While it is much too long, just over two-and-a-half hours, it does keep you guessing.... Read More
