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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.

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Music Brings Cultures and Generations Together In THE CUBAN

Aug 3

Aug 3 Music Brings Cultures and Generations Together In THE CUBAN

WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the new film, THE CUBAN. He caught up with one of the movie’s stars, Academy Award-winner Louis Gossett Jr. and director Sergio Navarretta.

RSVP For RADIOACTIVE Virtual Screening

Jul 19

Jul 19 RSVP For RADIOACTIVE Virtual Screening

Interested in checking out a free virtual screening for the new movie, RADIOACTIVE?

Filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda Explores Different Sides of THE TRUTH

Jul 3

Jul 3 Filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda Explores Different Sides of THE TRUTH

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new French-language film, THE TRUTH.

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