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A Most Beautiful Thing (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Rowing for changes
Documentary film “A Most Beautiful Thing”, which was supposed to be shown at the SXSW Film Festival before it was unfortunately canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, is about a group of African American guys who try to bring … Continue reading
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Tagged African American, Chicago, Documentary, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Rowing
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Near South (Chicago,IL) (04/09/10)
Near South (04/09/10) These photographs were taken in Near South area of Chicago,IL on April 9th, 2010.
Notebaert Museum (Chicago, IL) (04/12/10)
These photos were taken on 04/12/10
Candyman (1992) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Some urban legend is too (un)real
“Candyman”(1992) is something we do not come across often. It is not only a scary movie but also an evocative horror movie with the intriguing idea about urban legends. We all know the urban legends have the roots in our … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby, Bees, Cabrini-Green, Chicago, Hook, Horror, Murder, Urban Legend
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Chicago Historical Museum
Taken on 04/12/10 – when my feet were more comfortable than the previous week. Continue reading
Wicker Park – Ukrainian Village (Chicago, IL)
St. Mary of Angels Church – Flat Iron building – Wicker Park – Nelson Algren House – Polish Museum – Ukrainian Village with two churches(Nicholas and Volodymyr)
04/07/10: It was nightmare in the afternoon. I was in a hurry. I ran down N. Milwaukee Ave. instead of waiting for the bus, and I was soaked with sweat when I waited for someone to open the door of Polish Museum. After visting Ukrainian village, I forgot to buy sneakers again. Damn!
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The Art Institute of Chicago – Contemporary Art after 1960
These photos were taken on 04/14/10 during my Chicago visit. After appreciating lots of artworks at The Art Institute of Chcago, I was tired. Fortunately, the last ones- which belong to contemporary art after 1960 – were profoundly simple – or simply profound. Continue reading
Andersonville and Lake View (Chicago, IL)
More photos I took while walking around Andersonville and Lake View on 04/07/10. I wore shoes at that time, and my feet screamed every step. Continue reading
Willis Tower (Chicago, IL)
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Museum of Science & Industry (Chicago, IL) : 04/06/10
These photos were taken on 04/06/10 at Museum of Science & Industry. Some of them were previously introduced at my Korean blog. Continue reading
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