The Arts Section

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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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Film Review: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI

Jan 15

Jan 15 Film Review: ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new film, ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI.

Film Review: SOUL

Dec 26

Dec 26 Film Review: SOUL

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new animated film, SOUL.

Classic Hollywood Love Stories, Nancy Wilson Albums & Old Family Photos Inspire SYLVIE'S LOVE

Dec 22

Dec 22 Classic Hollywood Love Stories, Nancy Wilson Albums & Old Family Photos Inspire SYLVIE'S LOVE

RSVP For SYLVIE'S LOVE Virtual Screening

Dec 13

Dec 13 RSVP For SYLVIE'S LOVE Virtual Screening

Dreaming of Going to the Movies: Music Box Continues Holiday Tradition

Dec 9

Dec 9 Dreaming of Going to the Movies: Music Box Continues Holiday Tradition

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Music Box Theatre general manager Ryan Oestreich to talk about moving the annual holiday double feature to the drive-in and adapting to the state’s pandemic rules.

Thrash For Real: Film Review of SOUND OF METAL

Dec 3

Dec 3 Thrash For Real: Film Review of SOUND OF METAL

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new film, SOUND OF METAL.

A Closer Look at Frida Kahlo

Nov 24

Nov 24 A Closer Look at Frida Kahlo

Chicago International Children's Film Festival Goes Virtual

Nov 16

Nov 16 Chicago International Children's Film Festival Goes Virtual

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Ann Vikstrom, the Director the Chicago International Children's Film Festival.

RSVP For UNCLE FRANK Virtual Screening

Nov 14

Nov 14 RSVP For UNCLE FRANK Virtual Screening

New Documentary Offers Intimate Look At the Many Sides of John Belushi

Oct 13

Oct 13 New Documentary Offers Intimate Look At the Many Sides of John Belushi

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker R.J. Cutler to talk about his new documentary BELUSHI.

WTTW Documentary Offers New Perspectives On The Great Chicago Fire

Oct 8

Oct 8 WTTW Documentary Offers New Perspectives On The Great Chicago Fire

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to WTTW executive producer Dan Protess about the new Chicago Stories documentary THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE.

Music Box Theatre Continues to Adapt In the Face of New Challenges

Oct 5

Oct 5 Music Box Theatre Continues to Adapt In the Face of New Challenges

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Music Box Theatre general manager Ryan Oestreich to talk about what’s been a very challenging 2020 to this point and this year's socially distant version of the Music Box of Horrors.

Don't Dream It's Over: Chicago Shines In New Indie Film

Sep 22

Sep 22 Don't Dream It's Over: Chicago Shines In New Indie Film

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Hugh Schulze and artist Tony Fitzpatrick about the new Chicago-set movie, DREAMING GRAND AVENUE.

Abner Mikva's Life & Legacy Illuminated In New Documentary

Sep 9

Sep 9 Abner Mikva's Life & Legacy Illuminated In New Documentary

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to filmmaker Bob Hercules about his new documentary MIKVA! DEMOCRACY AS A VERB.

What's That Jacket, Margiela? Review of New Martin Margiela Documentary

Sep 2

Sep 2 What's That Jacket, Margiela? Review of New Martin Margiela Documentary

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary, MARTIN MARGIELA: IN HIS OWN WORDS.

Documentary Shines Light On Pioneering TV Show That Celebrated Black Voices

Aug 26

Aug 26 Documentary Shines Light On Pioneering TV Show That Celebrated Black Voices

JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY ... At Home

Aug 17

Aug 17 JAZZ ON A SUMMER'S DAY ... At Home

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with station music director Paul Abella to talk about the newly restored version of the classic 1959 concert film, JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY.

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.