"If raw, irrepressible energy has a name, it must be Bob Zemeckis," writes Steven Spielberg in the Hollywood Reporter. "Working, laughing, storytelling with Bob is a little like hanging on to someone who has a finger stuck in an electrical outlet ......

Byline: Dann Gire Daily Herald Film Critic In what spare time he can muster, Robert Zemeckis likes to travel, read, ski and pilot airplanes. He'll have plenty of opportunities to do all of them because as of this moment, Chicago's own...

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Twelve students were honored with trophies and prize money Saturday for their short films at the 34th annual Student Academy Awards.Actress Zooey Deschanel, director John Landis and Academy President Sid Ganis presented the awards at a ceremony at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.The Academy of Motion...

Angelina Jolie brought her boyfriend, Brad Pitt, to the British premiere of her movie "Beowulf," but he let her have the limelight.Jolie, wearing black leather trousers and a tight sweater, signed autographs and chatted with fans Sunday in London's Leicester Square."It's so, so nice to...