Category: Books & Films

Announcing New Graphic Novel, “Someday Comes Paradise”

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Announcing New Graphic Novel, “Someday Comes Paradise” Entrepreneur, Storyteller Brings Film-Caliber Visual Story to Bookshelves Dare To Be Free Press, a new independent press launched in 2020 from entrepreneur Gary Dean Simpson and his wife and business partner Amy E. Simpson, today released its first graphic novel, Someday Comes Paradise. A semi-autobiographical graphic novel based…

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The Redbox movie experts just released the following insight

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Redbox movie experts just released the following insight Redbox released their list of favorite romantic comedies over the past two decades. Which is your favorite romantic comedy from the 2000s? 1. Sweet Home Alabama 2. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. 50 First Dates 4. Crazy Rich Asians 5. Hitch Which is your favorite romantic comedy from…

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Movie Review: The Little Things with Denzel Washington and Rami Malek

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Movie Review: The Little Things with Denzel Washington and Rami Malek The HBO Max release of The Little Things starring Denzel Washington and Rami Malek is far better than the inadequate reviews it is getting from he movie “pros” detailing a deeper story about a serial murder mystery and the police detectives involved. Don’t listen…

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Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me” Available Now

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Memoir: “Stories My Father Told Me” Available Now Memories of a Childhood in Syria and Lebanon By Elia Zughaib, Illustrated by Helen Zughaib In a world driven by power, money, and the pursuit of personal success, Helen and her father Elia have given us a glimpse of an intact society stretched to the limit, yet…

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New Novel: “Yellow:” Greed, Lies and Scandals of 1980s World Of Broadcast Television

April 16, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Novel: “Yellow:” Greed, Lies and Scandals of 1980s World Of Broadcast Television Author Jeanne Charters has authored a new book that pulls the covers off of the scandals, lies and greed of the mainstream broadcast journalism As one of the only women in the male-dominated industry of broadcast television for many years, Jeanne Charters…

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“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Unnecessary Farce” to bring laughter to Cicero audiences The comedy “Unnecessary Farce” is one of the first performances in what will be a revitalized arts schedule at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center at Morton College in Cicero, a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans “Unnecessary Farce,” a comedy about nefarious small-town shenanigans, will kick off a new…

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Elitist theatrical performance “Hamilton” finally closes

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Elitist theatrical performance “Hamilton” finally closes The theatrical play “Hamilton” has been more about politics than it has about either historical accuracy of even honesty. From the start, it was used as a political weapon against President Donald Trump imposing itself on the American conscience with the biased backing of the mainstream American news media….

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Amazon’s “Carnival Row” is a “Game of Thrones” hit

September 10, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Amazon’s “Carnival Row” is a “Game of Thrones” hit The fantasy series Carnival Row streaming on Amazon Prime is the perfect series to satisfies the cravings of Game of Thrones fans who were disappointed by GOT’s final season but who are craving for more. Carnival Row provides a complex and well-acted series about mythical creatures…

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Gary Sinise book event at Steppenwolf Feb. 18

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Gary Sinise book event at Steppenwolf Feb. 18 Due to Popular Demand Steppenwolf Hosts a Second Discussion with Co-Founders Gary Sinise and Jeff Perry About Sinise’s New Book Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service By popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host a second conversation with co-founder Gary Sinise on Monday, February 18 at…

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High school senior says writing book will improve student grades

October 17, 2018November 13, 2023 News Editor No Comments

High school senior says writing book will improve student grades Aaron Hanania will sign copies of his new book at an event on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Oak Lawn Library from 6 pm until 8 pm, and discuss how young students can become better students through disciplined writing and storytelling. A writing project…

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Illinois Prisons ban Pulitzer Prize-Winning Book on Attica

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 Ray Hanania 3 Comments

Illinois Prisons ban Pulitzer Prize-Winning Book on Attica A lawsuit filed alleges a violation of the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the US Constitution Attorneys filed a lawsuit Thursday (Sept. 13, 2018) on behalf of historian Heather Thompson, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy” was…

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Briefs: Seymour Hersh’s Southwest Suburban roots

August 25, 2018August 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Briefs: Seymour Hersh’s Southwest Suburban roots The hidden Southwest SuburbanChicagoland stories of Seymour Hersh, in Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park, and his publication of his own small community newspaper, revealed in his blockbuster new book “Reporter” By Ray Hanania Biographies of award-winning journalist #SeymourHersh leave out a very significant aspect of his career that he describes as having…

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Roger Stone releases new book, “Stone’s Rules”

July 26, 2018July 26, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Roger Stone releases new book, “Stone’s Rules” At long last, America’s most notorious political operative has released his operating manual! A freedom fighter to his admirers, a dirty trickster to his detractors, the flamboyant, outrageous, articulate, and extraordinarily well-dressed Roger Stone lays out Stone’s Rules―the maxims that have governed his legendary career as a campaign operative…

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Orland Park High school junior publishes SciFi novel

July 7, 2018November 13, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Orland Park High school junior publishes SciFi novel Orland Park High school junior Aaron Hanania published his first SciFi novel this month, a tale involving a science experiment that has gone wrong. Hanania, 17, said he was inspired to write the book because of his love for writing. A straight A honor student for almost…

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Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book

June 18, 2018November 13, 2023 News Editor No Comments

Video Interview: Aaron Hanania talks about his new book Videographer Steve Neuhaus interviews first-time author Aaron Hanania, 17, discusses his new book “The King’s Pawn”, why he wrote it, what it is about, and some of the key aspects of the characters in the book. Soon to be a high school senior. He urges other…

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Video: autographing copies of The King’s Pawn book

May 31, 2018September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video: autographing copies of The King’s Pawn book Aaron Hanania autographs copies of his new Science Fiction book, “The King’s Pawn,” for fans who purchased the copies online. Get your copy today and enjoy an unusual, unique Science Fiction story from a high school junior who wrote the entire 60,000 words and 194 pages only…

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Chicagoland authors autograph books at Printer’s Row Festival June 9-10

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicagoland authors autograph books at Printer’s Row Festival June 9-10 Local Chicagoland authors Molly Page, Kathleen Dragan, Jessica Mlinaric, Sarah Parisi, and Ellen Shubart will be signing their books at the Printer’s Row Lit Fest. The festival is set for Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 starting at 10 am. Admission is free and…

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Victim’s Mother Releases Memoir for Gun Violence Awareness Month

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Victim’s Mother Releases Memoir for Gun Violence Awareness Month A Better Place Finding Peace in the Face of Tragedy Last June, thousands of people across the country observed Gun Violence Awareness Monthby rallying together and wearing orange. As the epidemic of violence continues, the demand for gun safety and awareness is even higher this year. Since…

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