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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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Gary's Favorite Films of 2023

Jan 7

Jan 7 Gary's Favorite Films of 2023

Thumbs Up: New Book Looks Back at Legacy of Siskel & Ebert

Oct 24

Oct 24 Thumbs Up: New Book Looks Back at Legacy of Siskel & Ebert

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with film critic & author Matt Singer to talk about his new book, OPPOSABLE THUMBS: HOW SISKEL AND EBERT CHANGED MOVIES FOREVER.

Looking Back At Censorship At the Cinema

Aug 31

Aug 31 Looking Back At Censorship At the Cinema

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with Siskel Film Center director of programming Rebecca Fons to talk about past examples of censorship at the cinema & the Center’s upcoming series, CONTRA/BANNED.

Suburban Theater Unveils State's Largest Movie Screen

Jul 19

Jul 19 Suburban Theater Unveils State's Largest Movie Screen

Documentary Looks Back At Tivoli Theatre's 95 Year History

May 2

May 2 Documentary Looks Back At Tivoli Theatre's 95 Year History

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Downers Grove-based filmmaker Jim Toth about his new documentary, HISTORY HAPPENS HERE: THE TIVOLI THEATRE.

Gary's Favorite Films of 2022

Dec 31

Dec 31 Gary's Favorite Films of 2022

WDCB’s Gary Zidek dives into his favorite movie list for 2022.

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?

Siskel Film Center Introduces New Programming Director

Feb 22

Feb 22 Siskel Film Center Introduces New Programming Director

Chicago Author Celebrates Character Actors of Hollywood's Golden Age

Sep 30

Sep 30 Chicago Author Celebrates Character Actors of Hollywood's Golden Age

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago-based author David Lazar about his new book, CELESTE HOLM: ON CHARACTER ACTORS FROM HOLLYWOOD'S GOLDEN AGE.

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.

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.

Behind the Projector: Manual Cinema Celebrates 10 Years

Aug 5

Aug 5 Behind the Projector: Manual Cinema Celebrates 10 Years

WDCB’s Gary Zidek shines a light on the Chicago-based performance collective Manual Cinema as the ensemble commemorates its 10 year anniversary.

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.

Film Review: ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD

Jul 26

Jul 26 Film Review: ONCE UPON A TIME ... IN HOLLYWOOD