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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

All in FIlm

Cinemas Navigate Reopening

Jun 30

Jun 30 Cinemas Navigate Reopening

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson and Siskel Film Center Executive Director Jean St. Aubin about their approaches as Illinois enters phase-4 of the state’s gradual reopening plan.

Just One of Those Things: New Documentary Puts Spotlight On Ella Fitzgerald

Jun 24

Jun 24 Just One of Those Things: New Documentary Puts Spotlight On Ella Fitzgerald

Movie Theaters Juggling Multiple Factors As They Prepare to Re-Open

Jun 6

Jun 6 Movie Theaters Juggling Multiple Factors As They Prepare to Re-Open

Movie Releases + New Streaming Recs (Two Months Into Quarantine Edition)

May 22

May 22 Movie Releases + New Streaming Recs (Two Months Into Quarantine Edition)

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to film writer/critic Nick Allen about the future of movie releases and asks for some new streaming recommendations now that we’ve been at home for over two months.

Chicago-Area Provides Backdrop For New Independent Film

May 5

May 5 Chicago-Area Provides Backdrop For New Independent Film

Siskel Film Center Introduces Streaming Series

Mar 30

Mar 30 Siskel Film Center Introduces Streaming Series

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Gene Siskel Film Center executive director Jean de St. Aubin about the organization’s response to the current social distancing mandates.

Looking Back At THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAM

Feb 29

Feb 29 Looking Back At THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAM

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Mark Bozek about his new documentary, THE TIMES OF BILL CUNNINGHAM.

New Documentary Drops the Needle On Stories Attached to Record Collections

Feb 24

Feb 24 New Documentary Drops the Needle On Stories Attached to Record Collections

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to the people involved with the new documentary DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION.

Film Review: ORDINARY LOVE

Feb 21

Feb 21 Film Review: ORDINARY LOVE

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new film, ORDINARY LOVE.

Workplace Harassment Takes Center Stage In Kitty Green's New FIlm THE ASSISTANT

Feb 9

Feb 9 Workplace Harassment Takes Center Stage In Kitty Green's New FIlm THE ASSISTANT

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Kitty Green about her new film, THE ASSISTANT.

Oscars Preview 2020

Feb 8

Feb 8 Oscars Preview 2020

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with film critics Lisa Trifone and Nick Allen for a conversation about the 92nd Academy Awards.

Alex Gibney's New Documentary Illuminates Russian Realities

Jan 27

Jan 27 Alex Gibney's New Documentary Illuminates Russian Realities

Looking Back: A Conversation With Oscar-Winning Composer Justin Hurwitz

Jan 21

Jan 21 Looking Back: A Conversation With Oscar-Winning Composer Justin Hurwitz

Back in 2017, WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with composer and songwriter Justin Hurwitz for a conversation about LA LA LAND. WDCB will be screening the multiple Oscar-winning film Friday January 24.

Merce Cunningham's Moves Come to Life In Ambitious New Film

Jan 6

Jan 6 Merce Cunningham's Moves Come to Life In Ambitious New Film

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Alla Kovgan about her new movie, CUNNINGHAM.

Indie Film With Chicago Connections Finds Success on Festival Circuit

Nov 26

Nov 26 Indie Film With Chicago Connections Finds Success on Festival Circuit

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Haroula Rose to talk about her debut feature, ONCE UPON A RIVER.

Perception Is Power: A Conversation With THE KINGMAKER Director Lauren Greenfield

Nov 16

Nov 16 Perception Is Power: A Conversation With THE KINGMAKER Director Lauren Greenfield

Chicago-Area House Inspires New Horror Film

Oct 26

Oct 26 Chicago-Area House Inspires New Horror Film

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with the stars of the new horror movie, GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR.

Some Overlooked Horror Films to Check Out This Halloween Season

Oct 25

Oct 25 Some Overlooked Horror Films to Check Out This Halloween Season

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with RogerEbert.com’s Nick Allen to talk about some scary movies to check out ahead of Halloween.

An Avenue to Discovery: The 55th Chicago International Film Festival Celebrates New Cinema

Oct 15

Oct 15 An Avenue to Discovery: The 55th Chicago International Film Festival Celebrates New Cinema

New Documentary Gives Witness to BIRTH OF THE COOL

Oct 9

Oct 9 New Documentary Gives Witness to BIRTH OF THE COOL