Tag Archives: Chicago

A Most Beautiful Thing (2020) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): Rowing for changes

Posted on July 22, 2020 by kaist455

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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Near South (Chicago,IL) (04/09/10)

Posted on April 26, 2011 by kaist455

Near South (04/09/10) These photographs were taken in Near South area of Chicago,IL on April 9th, 2010.

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Notebaert Museum (Chicago, IL) (04/12/10)

Posted on March 13, 2011 by kaist455

These photos were taken on 04/12/10

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Candyman (1992) ☆☆☆(3/4) : Some urban legend is too (un)real

Posted on October 30, 2010 by kaist455

“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 →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Baby, Bees, Cabrini-Green, Chicago, Hook, Horror, Murder, Urban Legend | 8 Comments

Chicago Historical Museum

Posted on September 24, 2010 by kaist455

Taken on 04/12/10 – when my feet were more comfortable than the previous week. Continue reading →

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Wicker Park – Ukrainian Village (Chicago, IL)

Posted on September 19, 2010 by kaist455

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

Posted on September 7, 2010 by kaist455

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 →

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Andersonville and Lake View (Chicago, IL)

Posted on September 5, 2010 by kaist455

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 →