so, while I agree with the fact that many of the movies are listed, I disagree with the order. here's the link to Chicago Mag for anyone who wants to go there directly:
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For example: when I think of the purpose of such a list, I think of how a film represents a city, celebrates, do you get to see it in all its glory, or a segment of it in rich detail (e.g. "Do The Right Thing" - though I don't know if that was actually filmed in NY or now)
There are some movies on the list where I wasn't left with a lasting impression of Chicago and I think that's a problem.
I'd blame my dad being from Joliet
So am I! What part of the city is he from, erika? I'm a west-side girl myself; I grew up in Shorewood, the suburb just west of Joliet, and went to high school at St. Francis Academy, now Joliet Catholic Academy since it went co-ed.
I don't think Spike Lee had the budget to go outside Bed-Stuy for DTRT.
I left
When Harry Met Sally
off my list because it doesn't feel like a Chicago movie.
it isn't! it is a NYC movie.
I'll ask him, Kathy.
It would be funny if you were neighbors or something.
As much as I hate John Landis I admit the list would not be complete without
The Blues Brothers.
The most wonderful chase ever.
Not only was The Blues Brothers a great Chicago-based/made film, but it was the start of all the other great Chicago-made films over the next 15-20 years, because it made the city realize how much money could be generated from a big Hollywood film being made in the city.
