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KSanders writesThe 95th Annual Academy Awards - A Breakdown of Possible Winners
by Kyle Sanders
Have you ever seen the 1927 film Wings? Probably not, and no, unlike MASH, it was not a movie that spawned a long-running TV sitcom of the same name.
Wings is a romantic action-war motion picture from the Silent Era, about two World War I rival combat pilots who fall in love with the same woman. Notable for its realistic air combat sequences, risque use of nudity, and a hotly debated onscreen kiss between two men, it also won the very first Oscar for Best Picture at the inaugural Academy Awards ceremony.
Smash-cut to ninety-five years later, and who among us could say they're familiar with this movie? Unless you're a film aficionado (like yours truly), you're more likely unaware of its existence. Hell, there are other titles from that year that have resounded a lot longer than Wings' Best Picture win, such as The Jazz Singer, Metropolis, and Sunrise (another Academy Award winner that year, receiving the now-defunct award for "Unique and Artistic Picture").
I guess you could say winning an Oscar doesn't always guarantee a film's greatness--only time can determine a film's longevity in the cinematic canon of artistic merit.
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Mar 6 - Mar 12)
Upcoming Events:
- Friday March 10: CHIRP Radio welcomes Os Mutantes to Lincoln Hall
- Saturday March 18: Big Blue presents New Now at SXSW (sponsored by CHIRP Radio and Topo Chico)
- Sunday March 19: CHIRP and Liar's Club present The Late Night Vendor Market
- Wednesday March 22: CHIRP Radio welcomes Andy Shauf to Thalia Hall
- Sunday March 26: STEAM Traditional Irish Instrumental Ensemble & Ben Calvert (sponsored by CHIRP Radio and Rendezvouz Arts)
- Wednesday March 29: First Time: First Break at Martyrs'
- Sunday April 2: CHIRP Radio welcomes Ezra Collective to Lincoln Hall
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Feb 27 - Mar 5)
Upcoming Events:
- Monday February 27: CHIRP Radio welcomes Gilla Band to Lincoln Hall
- Friday March 10: CHIRP Radio welcomes Os Mutantes to Lincoln Hall
- Saturday March 18: Big Blue presents New Now at SXSW (sponsored by CHIRP Radio and Topo Chico)
- Sunday March 19: CHIRP and Liar's Club present The Late Night Vendor Market
- Wednesday March 22: CHIRP Radio welcomes Andy Shauf to Thalia Hall
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesYour 2023 Chicago Election Guide – Vote For…SOMEBODY!
Citizens of Chicago head to the polls again next week to make their choices for Mayor, Alderpeople, and other key city officials.
At a time when elections can feel like an endless choice between "Same Sh*t, Different Year" and "The For Real Apocalypse," it’s important to remember that local elections matter a lot. Many of the results of decisions made by winners of these contests will show up on our doorsteps faster and more directly in our day to day lives than national ballots.
It can be hard to tell the difference between who’s running (when was the last time a candidate proclaimed they WEREN’T going to fix crime and lower taxes?), and there’s a good chance that the mayoral race and several aldermanic contests will be settled in April, a result of no candidate getting the majority of votes. But that’s why is important for voters to stay involved in the process and participate in making their voices heard.
Here are two resources to help you make informed decisions:
Block Club Chicago Election Guide
Both sites provide information about the candidates and places you can go to register. Support your neighbors and your city…VOTE!
Craig Reptile: Your Sunday Sonic Sundowner writesYou Only Live Once: Remembering Mark Lanegan
Mark Lanegan died one year ago today, at the age of 57. In retrospect, it’s surprising he lived as long as he did. While remembered as lead singer of Seattle’s Screaming Trees, his work as a solo artist and a frequent collaborator may have been more important and has had a more lasting impact.