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Film News: Will Smith Slap on Chris Rock Mars CODA Best Picture Oscar

Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 27, 2022 - 11:17pm

CHICAGO – Usually these Oscar wrap ups are ordinary. But in a shocking event at the 94th Academy Awards, eventual Best Actor winner Will Smith slapped presenter Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Oh and by the way, CODA wins the Best Picture in a historic honor.

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Movie Gifts: Tis the Season for ‘Paramount Scares Vol. 2’ Collection

CHICAGO – In anticipation of the scariest week of the year, HollywoodChicago.com launches its 2024 Movie Gifts series, which will suggest DVDs and collections for holiday giving.
Theater Review: ‘Inherit the Wind’ Speaks to Today at the Goodman Theatre

CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.