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March 16, 2007
Movies
‘Tropic Thunder’: An article in Friday’s Calendar section about film critics’ reaction to the protests over “Tropic Thunder” said that Christian Toto’s review of the movie ran in the Washington Times.
Aug. 16, 2008
Entertainment & Arts
Elmer Balaban, 92, last surviving brother of a family of businessmen who dominated the movie theater business in Chicago and across the Midwest, died Nov. 2 at Northwestern University Medical Center in Chicago.
Nov. 10, 2001
A $2.5-million movie that was to be actor Hal Holbrook’s directing debut has shut down before filming began because its producers ran out of money.
May 2, 1989
I am very upset that Channel 5 ran bloody and violent promos for the movie “Prom Night” during the hours of 5:30-7 p.m.
May 19, 1985
Raining Benefits: The Amazon Campaign of Rainforest Action Network (RAN), which works to protect the world’s tropical rain forests, will benefit from three screenings tonight of “At Play in the Fields of the Lord,” a new film about greed vs. ideals in the Brazilian rain forest.
Dec. 3, 1991
Movies often turn to the stage for inspiration, but more and more films are spurring stage productions.
April 16, 2014
Spielberg Scammed: An aspiring actor was scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday on charges that he ran up a $7,500 tab for champagne, gourmet dinners and limousine rides and had the bills sent to Steven Spielberg.
Jan. 30, 1991
Television
Hey, CBS, what happened?
April 13, 1986
Archives
“Rudo Y Cursi”: A review of “Rudo Y Cursi” that ran in Calendar on May 8 said the movie was unrated.
May 16, 2009