Located in the Near North Side of Chicago, Cabrini-Green used to be an affordable and popular housing community. The apartments had a deep history of racism, neglect, and government corruption, ultimately leading to its tragic demise. Cabrini-Green is best known for being the backdrop of the 1992 horror film Candyman. For years, there was no response or action taken, leaving the residents of Cabrini-Green frustrated and hopeless. But, $2 billion and numerous unkept promises later, the apartments are now unrecognizable and unlivable. A New Beginning The Frances Cabrini Rowhouses were built in 1942 by the Chicago Housing Authority. They…
Author: Lilli Keeve
Lilli Keeve
Lilli has had a passion for movies her entire life. She has done freelance writing for Looper, Pinnacle Magazine, and Film Daily and has her own film review blog. When she’s not re-watching her favorite films or searching for a new TV show to binge, she’s reading or taking photographs. Lilli has an AA degree in English from West Los Angeles College in Culver City, CA. She also received a BS in Film Studies from the beautiful Portland State University in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon.
It is no secret that Hollywood has run out of original ideas and the same movies keep popping up every few years. There are so many good movies out there, so good that they’re remade once, twice, maybe even three times. Here are some of those movies that didn’t fade away and Hollywood just couldn’t keep their hands off of remaking them! Oliver Twist 1909 saw the first film release of Oliver Twist, and studios pumped out more version to please audiences who loved the story. It’s been remade several times and the 1948 remake was extremely well-received. The most…
Movies can mean different things to different people. Specific genres can make audiences feel a whole spectrum of varying emotions, all unique to the viewer. Any movie can be comforting to an individual and make them feel like everything is alright. Whenever you’re having a difficult day and need a little warmth, you can always turn to your favorite comfort movies to cheer you up. Here are 10 of the best films that you shouldn’t miss out on if you’re in desperate need of some comfort. ‘Matilda’ This 1996 movie directed by Danny Devito is an adaptation of Roald…
When watching any movie, sometimes there are specific scenes that stay in your mind more than others. And, sometimes, those are the scenes that happened by accident. It’s all part of the movie magic, after all. Here are 11 movie bloopers that made it into the film’s final cut. And…action! ‘Django Unchained’ While filming Quentin Tarantino’s 2012 film Django Unchained, Leonardo DiCaprio accidentally cut his hand on a piece of glass. The blood that people see in the film’s final cut is his real blood! Talk about going with it. Mr. DiCaprio isn’t called one of the greatest actors of…