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Film reviews
- Hugo
  
  Scorsese's faithful adaption of Brian Selznick’s award-winning novel is a tribute from one artist to another.
  
  Scorsese's faithful adaption of Brian Selznick’s…
- War Horse
  
  A family film about war? Spielberg pulls it off.
  
  A family film about war? Spielberg pulls it off.
- The Muppets
  
  The new film offers a welcome return to the Hensen era.
  
  The new film offers a welcome return to the Hensen…
Interviews
- Five minutes with Brian Selznick, robot creator
  
  The author-illustrator talks about working with Martin Scorsese.
  
  The author-illustrator talks about working with…
- Ian Schneller of Specimen Products
  
  The audio-genius dad builds a “Sonic Arboretum” for the MCA.
  
  The audio-genius dad builds a “Sonic Arboretum” for…
- Shealeigh, Disney’s Next Big Thing
  
  For Shealeigh Voitl, the past few months have been a whirlwind.
  
  For Shealeigh Voitl, the past few months have been a…
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Hugo

Scorsese's faithful adaption of Brian Selznick’s award-winning novel is a tribute from one artist to another.

Featured

Free museum days in 2012

Family outings this winter don't have to break the bank.
The National Hellenic Museum opens its doors

The only U.S. museum dedicated to telling the story of Greek culture and history from ancient to modern times is open for business.
The Adventures of Tintin | Film review

Spielberg applies his winning formula to a beloved Belgian comic book.
The rise and fall (and rise?) of the Muppet empire

We relive the highs and lows of the Muppet movie franchise.
Amandla Stenberg of The Hunger Games | Interview

The self-described "Cali girl, born and raised" is poised to become the It Girl of the future.

Can't-miss stories

Public eye

We hit the streets to talk to the coolest kids in town.
Five indie Chicago bookstores

Fill the Borders void with indie bookstores in Chicagos.
Beyond popcorn

Tired of the same old movie food? Even a foodie will be happy with these scene-stealing snacks at Chicagoland cinemas.

On the blogs

The Chatterbox | February 22

The Hunger Games marketing machine, a shocking story out of Houston and a young boy’s sassy plea to LeBron James: Find these stories and more in today’s edition of the ’box.

posted at 1:55pm

Scholastic has announced its picks for the Top 100 Greatest Books for Kids.

posted at 5:40pm

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