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Sundance Institute x Chicago presented the Luther Vandross documentary, ‘Luther: Never Too Much’. Notably, Chicago is the first U.S. city to host an independent film fest with the Sundance Institute outside of its home in Park City, Utah.
This is a perfect time to be Black and celebrate all things Black culture. Juneteenth offers a wonderful time to learn about the struggles of the past and the hopes for the future. Here are things to know and do for Juneteenth.
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Within this blog post, I’m giving away a chance to win a FandangoNOW $20 gift card for an in-home screening to the movie The High Note starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Ice Cube, and Dakota Johnson. Along with a $50 gift card from Chicago French Press, as well as the prize pack from Tracee Ellis Ross brand Pattern Beauty(Manifesta Bag, mini leave-in conditioner, mini hydration shampoo, mini medium condition, and hair clip).
In a post, I”m sharing the 2019 line up for the movies in the park.
We had a blast last year for movie in the park. It was important that I share the free movie series with fellow Chicagoans and city visitors again this year. I’ll plan on going to a few. Be sure to follow my Twitter @FatGirl_Fashion or my Instagram stories @thefatgirloffashion to see what movies I’m going to see so we can meet up. All films are FREE and made possible by the Millennium Park Foundation. The Summer Film Series is co-curated with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).
All films are free and start at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday* night at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at 201 E. Randolph St. Additionally, each film presentation will begin with a screening of a “ChicagoMade Short” – a locally-produced short film. A program of the Independent Filmmaker Initiative, the ChicagoMade Shorts Series is a celebration of the robust local independent film community and a showcase of entertaining work produced by talented Chicago-based artists. Seating at the pavilion is first-come, first-served, or seat under the stars on the pavilion’s Great Lawn. Bring your blankets, snacks, and favorite bottle of wine. Screenings begin June 4th and runs though August 20th except on August 5th at 10:30 am. All movies will be presented on a state-of-the-art, 40-foot LED screen. The schedule is subject to change.
Black Panther
Programmed in collaboration with the eta Creative Arts Foundation
(2018, rated PG-13, 135 minutes)
T’Challa, heir to the hidden but advanced African nation of Wakanda, must step forward to lead his people into a new future while confronting a challenger from his country’s past. The Oscar Award-winning action/adventure’s cast includes Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Angela Bassett
Frida
Programmed in collaboration with Teatro Vista
(2002, rated R, 123 minutes)
This biography chronicles the bold and uncompromising life of Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage with artist Diego Rivera to become a political, artistic and sexual revolutionary. The Oscar Award-winning film stars Salma Hayek.
Love, Simon
Programmed in collaboration with About Face Theatre
(2018, rated PG-13, 110 minutes)
In this coming-of-age tale, teenager Simon Spier makes a love connection with a boy by email. As he discovers who he is corresponding with, he must find himself as well and come to terms with the secret that he is gay. The cast includes Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner and Josh Duhamel.
Wonder Woman
Programmed in collaboration with Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
(2017, rated PG-13, 149 minutes)
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons and trained warrior. When a pilot crashes on the shores of her sheltered island and tells of a conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves to fight a war to end all wars, discovering her full powers and her true destiny. The cast includes Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Robin Wright.
The Wiz
Programmed in collaboration with Black Ensemble Theater, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz
(1978, rated G, 136 minutes)
When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy tries to save her dog from a storm, she’s miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasyland called Oz. In search of The Wiz, she eases on down the road with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. The cast of this adaption of the “The Wizard of Oz” includes Diana Ross, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor as The Wiz.
10 Things I Hate About You
Programmed in collaboration with Chicago Shakespeare Theater
(1999, rated PG-13, 99 minutes)
In an update of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, pretty and popular teenager Bianca Stratford cannot date unless her unpopular, rebellious older sister Kat does as well…thanks to their father’s rules. Thus starts the scheme to set Kat up with another rebel who may be able to win Kat’s heart. The cast includes Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles.
Moonlight
Programmed in collaboration with Steppenwolf Theatre Company
(2016, rated R, 115 minutes)
A young, African-American, gay man deals with his dysfunctional home life and comes of age in Miami during the “War on Drugs” era. Starring Mahershala Ali with Naomie Harris and Janelle Monae, this Oscar Award-winning film was adapted from Steppenwolf ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney’s unpublished autobiographical play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue.
(15-minute intermission)
Pan’s Labyrinth
Programmed in collaboration with Aguijón Theater
(2006, rated R, 119 minutes)
In 1944 post-Civil War Spain, a bookish young girl, fascinated by fairytales, escapes her harsh world by exploring an eerie but captivating fantasy world, led by an old faun in the center of the labyrinth. The Oscar Award-winning film was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
The Music Man
Programmed in collaboration with Goodman Theatre Goodman Theatre will present The Music Man directed by Mary Zimmerman, June 29 through August 4, in the Albert Theatre.
(1962, rated G, 155 minutes)
Traveling con man Harold Hill brings trouble with a capital “T” to River City, when he convinces the locals to start a band and purchase the uniforms and instruments from him. But his plan to skip town with the money goes awry when he starts to fall for librarian Marian Paroo. This classic film adaptation of the musical includes stars Robert Preston and Shirley Jones.
Fences
Programmed in collaboration with Court Theatre
(2013, rated PG-13, 136 minutes)
Working class father Troy Maxson must cope with the disappointment of being too old to play baseball when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. That bitterness now threatens to impact his son who has the potential to be a football star. Based on August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name, the film stars Denzel Washington and Best Supporting Actress winner Viola Davis.
Inside Out – daytime showing at 10:30 a.m.
Programmed in collaboration with Chicago Children’s Theatre
(2015, rated PG, 102 minutes)
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.. An Oscar Award-winner for Best Animated Film, the cast of emotions includes Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Khaling, Richard Kind and Phyllis Smith.
The Muppet Movie
Programmed in collaboration with Free Street Theater
(1978, rated G, 97 minutes)
Persuaded by a Hollywood agent to audition for the chance of a lifetime, Kermit the Frog leaves his quiet life in a swamp to journey across America for his big break. Along the way, Kermit comes across several quirky new friends including comedic Fozzie Bear, beautiful but feisty Miss Piggy and the Great Gonzo. Created by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, The Muppet Movie is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Programmed in collaboration with Lookingglass Theatre Company
(2000, rated PG-13, 120 minutes)
As zen warriors float through the air, skim the water and battle in trees and across rooftops in 19th-century Qing Dynasty China, the chase is on to find the young warrior that stole an ancient and powerful sword. Directed by Ang Lee, this Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film’s cast includes Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Programmed in collaboration with Victory Gardens Theater
(2002, rated PG, 96 minutes)
Everyone in the Portokalos family worries about Toula – a single thirty-year-old living with her parents in a Chicago Greek community. When she falls in love with a tall, handsome but non-Greek man, she struggles to get her family to accept him and come to terms with her cultural heritage. The funny cast includes writer and producer Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin and Michael Constantine.
Accessibility:
Every aspect of Millennium Park was designed to be fully accessible to all patrons. The following services are available:
Public Transportation:
For travel information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com or save with my codes for Uber latoyaw21 or Lyft LATOYA308013
Parking:
Convenient parking is located in the Millennium Park Garage (entrance on Columbus at Monroe or Randolph), Millennium Lakeside and Grant Park North. You can save $5 on your parking space with my code from SpotHero.
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Within this blog post, I’m giving away a chance to win a limited amount of free movie passes to the movie Little staring Marsai Martin, Regina Hall, and Issa Rae.
Let’s go to the movies. Be the first to see the latest movies with The Fat Girl of Fashion!
Movie: Little
Screening date: Tuesday, April 9th
Screening time: 7:00 PM
Screen location: Disclosed to the winners only.
Winners will be notified by April 2nd
Movie info
Girls Trip’s Regina Hall and Black-ish’s Marsai Martin both star as Jordan Sanders — Hall as the take-no-prisoners tech mogul adult version of Jordan and Martin as the 13-year-old version of her who wakes up in her adult self’s penthouse just before a do-or-die presentation.
Insecure’s Issa Rae plays Jordan’s long-suffering assistant April, the only one in on the secret that her daily tormentor is now trapped in an awkward tween body just as everything is on the line. Little is an irreverent new comedy about the price of success, the power of sisterhood and having a second chance to grow up — and glow up — right.
I want to let you know a little about the passes. These are first come first serve. This means signing up for a pass does not guarantee entry to the movie. Entry is based on seat availability when you reach the first of the line. I suggest that you arrive to the movie theater early so that you can gain entry to the movie showing. I will only be offering FREE viewing passes. You will NEVER have to pay. Don’t pay for passes or entry. If someone asks for you to pay they are scamming you. I only ask that you use my hashtag #FatGirlApproved on social media when sharing info on the movie you’re going to see or have seen using my link. PASSES ARE UPDATED OFTEN SO CHECK BACK DAILY FOR NEW MOVIE PASSES Oh one last thing, Food is not included. So bring a few dollars to cover food and drink if you want to have a snack while watching the movie. I’m excited to offer you free viewings and I hope you enjoy the movie!!
For travel information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com or save with my codes for Uber latoyaw21 or Lyft LATOYA308013. If you drive can save $5 on your parking space with my SpotHero link.
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Within this blog post, I’m giving away a limited amount of free movie pass to Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
Let’s go to the movies. Be the first to see the latest movies with The Fat Girl of Fashion!
The current movie being screened:
Movie: Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
Screening date: Saturday, February 2nd
Screening time: 11:30 AM
Screen location:
Regal City North Stadium 14
2600 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Use the link below to be the first one to see the new movie
Movie Info
The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, “The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part,” reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city. It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
The battle to defeat them and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will take Emmet, Lucy, Batman and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is a musical. It will test their courage, creativity and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are.
Reprising their starring roles from the first film are Chris Pratt as Emmet, Elizabeth Banks as Lucy (aka Wyldstyle), Will Arnett as LEGO BatmanTM, Nick Offerman as Metal Beard, and Alison Brie as Unikitty. They are joined by Tiffany Haddish, Stephanie Beatriz, and Arturo Castro as, respectively, new characters Queen Watevra Wa-Nabi, Sweet Mayhem and Ice Cream Cone.
I want to let you know a little about the passes. These are first come first serve. This means signing up for a pass does not guarantee entry to the movie. Entry is based on seat availability when you reach the first of the line. I suggest that you arrive to the movie theater early so that you can gain entry to the movie showing. I will only be offering FREE viewing passes. You will NEVER have to pay. Don’t pay for passes or entry. If someone ask for you to pay they are scamming you. I only ask that you use my hashtag #FatGirlApproved on social media when sharing info on the movie you’re going to see or have seen using my link. PASSES ARE UPDATED OFTEN SO CHECK BACK DAILY FOR NEW MOVIE PASSES Oh one last thing, Food is not included. So bring a few dollars to cover food and drink if you want to have a snack while watching the movie. I’m excited to offer you free viewings and I hope you enjoy the movie!!
For travel information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com or save with my codes for Uber latoyaw21 or Lyft LATOYA308013. If you drive can save $5 on your parking space with my SpotHero link.
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Within this blog post, I’m giving away a limited amount of free movie pass to THE UPSIDE.
Let’s go to the movies. Be the first to see the latest movies with The Fat Girl of Fashion!
The current movie being screened:
Movie: THE UPSIDE
Screening date: Wednesday, January 9th
Screening time: 7:00 PM
Screen location:
ShowPlace ICON
1011 S Delano Ct
Chicago, IL 60605
Use the link below to be the first one to see the new movie
Movie Info
Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs a caretaker to help him with his day-to-day routine in his New York penthouse. He decides to hire Dell, a struggling parolee who’s trying to reconnect with his ex and his young son. Despite coming from two different worlds, an unlikely friendship starts to blossom as fun-loving Dell shows curmudgeonly Phillip that life is worth living.
I want to let you know a little about the passes. These are first come first serve. This means signing up for a pass does not guarantee entry to the movie. Entry is based on seat availability when you reach the first of the line. I suggest that you arrive to the movie theater early so that you can gain entry to the movie showing. I will only be offering FREE viewing passes. You will NEVER have to pay. Don’t pay for passes or entry. If someone ask for you to pay they are scamming you. I only ask that you use my hashtag #FatGirlApproved on social media when sharing info on the movie you’re going to see or have seen using my link. PASSES ARE UPDATED OFTEN SO CHECK BACK DAILY FOR NEW MOVIE PASSES Oh one last thing, Food is not included. So bring a few dollars to cover food and drink if you want to have a snack while watching the movie. I’m excited to offer you free viewings and I hope you enjoy the movie!!
For travel information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com or save with my codes for Uber latoyaw21 or Lyft LATOYA308013. If you drive can save $5 on your parking space with my SpotHero link.
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Within this blog post, I’ll giving away a limited amount of free movie pass to Bumble Bee.
Let’s go to the movies. Be the first to see the latest movies with The Fat Girl of Fashion!
The current movie being screened:
Movie: Bumble Bee
Screening date: MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th
Screening time: 6:30 PM
Screen location:
AMC RIVER EAST 21
322 E Illinois ST
Chicago, IL 60610
Use the link below to be the first one to see the new movie
Movie Info
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.
I want to let you know a little about the passes. These are first come first serve. This means signing up for a pass does not guarantee entry to the movie. Entry is based on seat availability when you reach the first of the line. I suggest that you arrive to the movie theater early so that you can gain entry to the movie showing. I will only be offering FREE viewing passes. You will NEVER have to pay. Don’t pay for passes or entry. If someone ask for you to pay they are scamming you. I only ask that you use my hashtag #FatGirlApproved on social media when sharing info on the movie you’re going to see or have seen using my link. PASSES ARE UPDATED OFTEN SO CHECK BACK DAILY FOR NEW MOVIE PASSES Oh one last thing, Food is not included. So bring a few dollars to cover food and drink if you want to have a snack while watching the movie. I’m excited to offer you free viewings and I hope you enjoy the movie!!
For travel information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com or save with my codes for Uber latoyaw21 or Lyft LATOYA308013. If you drive can save $5 on your parking space with my SpotHero link.
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