World Film Locations: Chicago

Offers an illustrated, insightfully written survey of movies shot in Chicago from 1897 to 2012. Featuring films from beloved classics to modern blockbusters and obscure silents, this book celebrates the unique character of Chicago on the big screen and is written by a range of contributors who are experts on the subjects of cinema and Chicago.

With World Film Locations: Chicago , critic Scott Jordan Harris takes readers on a cinematic tour of the city, featuring modern blockbusters and beloved classics. Along the way, scenes from almost fifty films made or set in the city are discussed, accompanied by full-colour stills and interspersed with essays examining the city''s unique character onscreen. Among the contributors are Gordon Quinn, co-founder of Chicago''s Kartemquim Films; Elizabeth Weitzman, film critic for the New York Daily News; the BBC''s Samira Ahmed; and Steve James, director of the coming-of-age classic Hoop Dreams. For readers hoping to locate landmarks from favourite films, the book also includes detailed maps that point out key scenes. A fun and fact-packed read, World Film Locations: Chicago will be welcomed by film fans and anyone planning a trip to the Windy City.

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