Author Archives: Q-tips

Dream Horse

7/21 – The film tells the inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes (Academy Award® nominee Toni Collette). With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to … Continue reading

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No Sudden Moves

7/21- Set in 1954 Detroit, NO SUDDEN MOVE centers on a group of small-time criminals who are hired to steal what they think is a simple document. When their plan goes horribly wrong, their search for who hired them — … Continue reading

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FOUND

7/9/21- “Found” is the story of an innocent teenage boy raised up in the Appalachian Mountains on a small old fashioned homestead devoid of modern conveniences and tucked away from the broader culture at large. Through a sudden tragedy, he … Continue reading

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Furama

6/30/21- 4936 N Broadway St Chicago – (773) 271-1161, furamachicago.com Took our building’s “shuttle” to the Furama area. Walked around the “hood” a bit and then off to dinner. The Q’s have not been to Furama in a while. We … Continue reading

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Heaven is real

6/26/21 – Small-town businessman, pastor and volunteer firefighter Todd Burpo (Greg Kinnear) and his wife, Sonja (Kelly Reilly), are struggling to make ends meet during a tough year. After their young son, Colton (Connor Corum), undergoes emergency surgery, Todd and … Continue reading

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Paper Spiders

6/23/21 – Dawn recently lost her husband and experiences growing anxiety as her daughter Melanie plans to move away for college. An argument with a hostile new neighbor aggravates Dawn’s mental condition, and she begins to show signs of paranoid … Continue reading

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Blue Miracle –

6/22/21 – To save their cash-strapped orphanage, a guardian and his kids partner with a washed-up boat captain for a chance to win a lucrative fishing competition. Q-tips say: Yes, see it. Nice story that includes the youngsters & their … Continue reading

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Pinstripes Rest.

6/22/21 – Pinstripes – 1150 Willow Rd Northbrook, IL 60062, (847) 480-2323, pinstripes.com Q – Tips say: First time visit: Decided to try Pinstripes on the way home from the Chgo. Botanical Gardens. Nice place that offers outdoor/indoor eating & … Continue reading

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Chicago Botanical Gardens

6/22/21 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL 60022 – chicagobotanic.org Q-tips say: YES see it! Had a great time outside walking around, enjoying the sites. It is FREE but you have to pay for parking in their own parking lot. … Continue reading

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Georgetown

6/22/21 – An eccentric and smooth-talking social climber who seems to have everyone in Washington, D.C., wrapped around his finger is investigated after his wealthy, well-connected and much older wife turns up dead in their home. Q-tips say: If you … Continue reading

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