For many of us our first encounter with Morgan Freeman was on the 1970s PBS children's show The Electric Company. more ›

Here are two ads featuring Morgan Freeman - one a parody, one real. more ›

Movie Extra Jeremy Wells more ›

We heard somewhere that penguins are America's new favorite animal (and that Americans are now hunting bald eagles). It had something to do with family values and monogomy, apparently. And animated movies. And Morgan Freeman's voice. Anyway, we obviously aren't holding that against them because when we heard penguin mating season at the Shedd Aquarium has commenced, we peed our pants a little with glee. The two types of penguins at the Shedd — the... more ›

In the US, February marks Black History Month, and while there are no shortage of opportunities to learn about important and significant people of African descent this month, the purpose and history behind the event is sometimes lost. While Africans have been present in North America at least since colonial times, black history had barely begun to be studied — or even documented — when the tradition formally began in 1926. It wasn't until later... more ›

The Pre-Show Ah, what to say. Everyone looks so...puffy. We're watching WGN because...well, we can't find the remote honestly. 6:10 PM - Do you even have the right to complain about cheesy presenters if you're watching an Oscar pre-show? Isn't that like visting a dominatrix and complaining about the pain? Still, we have a deep burning hatred of Sam Rubin. 6:17 PM - Hilary Swank going against the grain with no cleavage display. Wearing drapes... more ›

Now that the Oscar nominations have been announced, Chicagoist plans on spending the weekend catching up on the films it’s missed so far this season. The Landmark (at Clark and Diversey) is making it real easy too; half of the films playing there are nominated for an Oscar: Being Julia, Hotel Rwanda, A Very Long Engagement, and Sideways. AMC River East has a bunch too: Being Julia; Hotel Rwanda; Closer; Phantom of the Opera;... more ›