Category: Movies
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Best Adam Sandler Movie Villains
One crucial element of classic Adam Sandler comedies is the antagonist. The Sandman created a genre in which the villain provided tremendous comedic fodder. The bad guys countered his slacker characters’ relatable charm with the despicable trappings of snobby rich guy society. Here are the most memorable: 5. Chuck Cedar – Mr. Deeds Sandy Cohen […]
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What You Been Grilling?
Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of grilling season. Plenty of folks have been searing all spring as social distancing keeps most of us in our own backyard or out on the balcony. The rain can’t stop us, either: Weber grillmaster Kevin Kolman applauded my efforts, which inspired me to spark up my […]
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Union League Club is Part of Chicago History
FGM Architects celebrated its 75th Anniversary and hired yours truly to serve as emcee and DJ for the evening. The party took place in President’s Hall at the Union League Club – 65 W. Jackson. Legend has it that President Ulysses S. Grant used to get his drink on alongside club members – the original […]
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Jim Boylen Pulling ‘Anger Management’ Trick?
The Bulls won last night in Sacramento, thanks to a shot of adrenaline from the bench group in the 1st half and balanced scoring led by the presumed 1-2 punch of Zach LaVine (29 points) and Lauri Markkanen (20). It’s the first time this season they’ve both topped 20 in the same game. The launching […]
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In for a Snowy Halloween
It’s October 31st and the first real snow has arrived in Chicago. Don’t think it’ll stick around for too long, but it will make for a white Halloween. Some communities, such as Vernon Hills, have postponed trick-or-treating until Saturday, November 2nd. Seems weird. Just go with whatever Mother Nature deals you. At the […]
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Northwestern Tailgating & Halloween Party DJ
Saturday was a full day. Up early to tailgate in Evanston before Northwestern hosted Iowa. Can’t say I’ve ever tailgated in Evanston, but it’s a pretty respectable scene for a school rarely touted for its partying. Blats got up super early with his kids and set up base complete with a grill and TV […]
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The Joker is a Dark Wonder
The Joker is directed by the guy who made one of my all time favorite films, Old School. This is another triumph for Todd Phillips. I mean, getting Joaquin Phoenix to act like a disturbed weirdo isn’t exactly trophy worthy in and of itself – but still. Dark and fucked up, that’s how I’d describe […]
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M&B podcast: Comic book store
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