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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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Lost Silent Movie Set to Be Screened For the First Time In Almost 100 Years

Sep 28

Sep 28 Lost Silent Movie Set to Be Screened For the First Time In Almost 100 Years

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits Chicago Film Archives’ office to learn more about the non-profit’s discovery of the thought-to-be lost silent movie, THE FIRST DEGREE.

They Say The Neon Lights Are Bright ...

Sep 22

Sep 22 They Say The Neon Lights Are Bright ...

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Oren Jacoby to talk about his new documentary ON BROADWAY.

FACETS Welcomes Cinema-Loving Audiences Back

Sep 20

Sep 20 FACETS Welcomes Cinema-Loving Audiences Back

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with FACETS executive director Karen Cardarelli to talk about the challenges created by the pandemic and what’s next for the cinema-focused non-profit.

Music-Filled LGBTQ Coming of Age Story Promotes Acceptance

Sep 14

Sep 14 Music-Filled LGBTQ Coming of Age Story Promotes Acceptance

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with the director and stars of the new film, EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE.

Art Thriller: THE LOST LEONARDO

Aug 28

Aug 28 Art Thriller: THE LOST LEONARDO

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary, THE LOST LEONARDO.

Chicago-area Native, Northwestern Grad Stars In & Produces New Indie Film

Aug 18

Aug 18 Chicago-area Native, Northwestern Grad Stars In & Produces New Indie Film

Film Review: ANNETTE

Aug 5

Aug 5 Film Review: ANNETTE

Film Review: ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Jul 16

Jul 16 Film Review: ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN

WDCB’s Gary Zidek reviews the new documentary. ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN.

New Films Are Finally Being Released, Will In-Person Audiences Return?

Jul 7

Jul 7 New Films Are Finally Being Released, Will In-Person Audiences Return?

Chicago Filmmaker Eschews Conventions

Jun 15

Jun 15 Chicago Filmmaker Eschews Conventions

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago-based filmmaker Jack C. Newell to talk about his new movie, MONUMENTS.

Screen Time: HMS Media Connects Performing Arts Organizations With Audiences

May 18

May 18 Screen Time: HMS Media Connects Performing Arts Organizations With Audiences

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with the co-founders of HMS Media, Scott Silberstein and Matt Hoffman, for a conversation about the company’s origins, the art of capturing live performances, and what the future of presenting performing ars might look like.

After Year of Uncertainty, Classic Cinemas Ready to Show Movies Again

Apr 14

Apr 14 After Year of Uncertainty, Classic Cinemas Ready to Show Movies Again

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson to talk about reopening.

New Documentary Illuminates Life and Career of Rita Moreno

Apr 12

Apr 12 New Documentary Illuminates Life and Career of Rita Moreno

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Mariem Perez Riera to talk about her new documentary, RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT.

Documentary Explores Life & Writings of American Writer Flannery O'Connor

Mar 23

Mar 23 Documentary Explores Life & Writings of American Writer Flannery O'Connor

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Elizabeth Coffman and Mark Bosco, the co-directors of the new documentary FLANNERY.

Film Review: COMING 2 AMERICA

Mar 5

Mar 5 Film Review: COMING 2 AMERICA