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FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Previewing the headliners of the 57th Chicago International Film Festival

The prestigious 57th Chicago International Film Festival will run from October 13-24. Spinning out of a virtual 2020 year of limited online screenings, drive-in accommodations, and a limited slate, this year’s festival roars back to expand across the city. After many years centered at the AMC River East homebase location, the 57th CIFF is branching out across the Windy City. Film events will also be hosted by The Gene Siskel Film Center, the historic Music Box Theatre, the returning drive-in ChiTown Movies in Pilsen, and neighborhood pop-up screenings at Bronzeville’s historic Parkway Ballroom. This proud festival finally has the full coverage across the city it has long deserved.

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GUEST COLUMN: Movies That Say Something About Business Savvy

by Lewis Robinson

Movies are made primarily for entertainment purposes, but they can be so much more. They can be educational, inspirational, and cautionary. Some of the most compelling movies ever made deal with business, either directly or tangentially. You can watch them to either increase your own business acumen from them or learn from them what not to do.

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GUEST COLUMN: 5 Movies That Will Leave You Thinking About Climate Change

by Kevin Gardner

The topic of climate change has worked its way into all types of artistic expression; however, within more recent decades, it has almost become an entire genre in Hollywood cinematography. You can find a bevy of documentaries about relatively any element of climate change, but given the topic's relevance, you've probably noticed it creeping into the plots of everything from science fiction to heartwarming family films. Here are five major films, fiction and nonfiction, that will leave you thinking about climate change.

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GUEST COLUMN: 6 Killer Fashion Advice Tips From "The Devil Wears Prada"

by Kevin Gardner

When asked to think of a contemporary movie that centers around the world of fashion, The Devil Wears Prada should pop into your mind. This iconic film is just that good. It’s funny. It’s stylish. It has a star-studded cast. It’s more than 15 years old, and it’s still serving up fashion advice to today’s audiences that anyone can abide by and look their best, no matter the current trends. It can do no wrong. A few pieces of advice from The Devil Wears Prada stand out above the rest, however. Let’s take a look at the timeless styling tips you can apply to your own approach to fashion.

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Playing at Bitcoin Casinos: What Are the Reasons for Such High Popularity?

In recent years, Bitcoin has been adopted by different industries, including gambling. Today, some casinos let their members make deposits using the pioneering cryptocurrency. Here is how such systems work, and why they are increasingly popular. The rise of Bitcoin カジノ casino is connected to the speed of crypto transactions, anonymity, and security, as well as the volatile nature of the asset itself. This is one of the many applications of Bitcoin, which may be sold, bought, borrowed and lent, or used for long-term investment. Here are the key reasons for playing on such casino platforms.

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GUEST COLUMN: Want To Be a Movie Producer or Videographer? Here's What You Need To Know

by Lewis Robinson

The market for video productions is on the rise. Streaming services have created a new way for consumers to watch movies and television, and the audience demand for these services is expected to increase continually. As more platforms develop, film and television production has also expanded globally. The subsequent spending increase holds true not only for major Hollywood studios but also for independent filmmakers. As audiences grow and more contenders enter the market, film budgets rise to attract the best talent.

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The Power of Cinema: How Movies Influence Online Gambling

Filmmaking is one of the most revolutionary forms of art. As such, it has had an immense impact on various other industries and art forms. One such industry is online gambling. As technology incessantly grows and develops, it’s starting to implement bits and pieces from other fields. At one point, moviemaking and online casinos crossed paths and have continued intertwining since. The proof of this connection can be seen in this list of online casinos.

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Movies That Inspired Popular Casino Games

We are already used to having iconic casino scenes in popular movies. The ties between cinema and gambling are close, and more than one iconic scene was set on casino grounds. But what most fans fail to remember is that the connection goes both ways – and just as casino games have inspired movies, there have been popular movies that were transformed into popular casino games. In this article, we’ll review the most popular video slot games based on legendary movies.

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Most Memorable Gamblers in Film

Film characters that stick with us the most tend to be larger-than-life. That’s exactly what sets them apart from real people. The willingness to throw off the shackles of everyday life and live or die by the luck of the draw. Now, playing online blackjack with friends is one thing, and it can be an exhilarating experience. But to make a proper gambling film plotline, you need a great character. Someone with more money, bravado, and grit than the rest of us could ever hope to bear. Let’s look at some of the best movie gamblers in history.

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GUEST COLUMN: 6 Inspiring Movies Budding Entrepreneurs Should Watch

by Kathy D

To be an entrepreneur requires hard work, luck, and patience. It is not a smooth ride, making it to the top in a private set-up. There are many market hurdles and obstacles to cross. You require financial support and business acumen before starting a business entity of your own. Market dynamics are forever changing. Getting the right people and support staff is also a challenge. But you can count on meaningful cinema to inspire you in your entrepreneurial curve. Here are six mind-stimulating films to motivate you in your start-up journey.

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