TRAILER + REVIEW: In 'Noah,' Aronofsky Builds a Vessel of Fearless Filmmaking

Leslie Combemale aka Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

VIDEOS + REVIEW: 'Muppets Most Wanted' Is Furry Fun

The Muppets are back! Cinema Siren gives the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

Cinema Siren gives the film five stars.

TRAILER + REVIEW: 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' Best in Show or In the Dog House?

The new 3D animated release feels like both lots of fun and a big disappointment, right in the same 92 minutes.

2014 Oscars Predictions and 10 Things You Might Not Know About Them

Cinema Siren makes predictions about the Oscars; the awards program airs Sunday night at 7 p.m. on ABC, hosted by Ellen Degeneres.

Just in Time for St. Patrick's Day, Raue Hosts Irish Whiskey Tasting

The tasting will include various whiskey samples at different stations with Irish house party music playing during the course of the event. Tickets are $25.

'Groundhog Day' Producer, Chicago Native Harold Ramis Dies at 69

The filmmaker and actor with hits like ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Groundhog Day’ worked from Highland Park after leaving L.A. nearly 20 years ago. Most of 'Groundhog Day' was filmed in Woodstock.

Sea Level Diving in Crystal Lake Hosts First-Ever Scuba Games

The Scuba Games were held Saturday morning and afternoon at Sea Level Diving, 269 Liberty Road in Crystal Lake.

VIDEO/REVIEW: 'Pompeii' — Lava Is Coming

Watch the trailer and interviews by Leslie Combemale, with the director Paul W.S. Anderson and star Kit Harington from HBO's 'Game of Thrones.'

Brookfield Zoo Asks for Public's Help in Naming Baby Gorilla

A female western lowland gorilla was born to 18-year-old mom, Koola, this past November at Brookfield Zoo. The zoo is asking the public to pick between four names for the inquisitive little ape.

A Hollywood Valentine: Lifelong Hollywood Couples and Their Classic Movies

Cinema Siren looks at some of Hollywood's love matches.

Patch Movie Review: LEGO is Hilarious, Absolute Delight

Leslie Combemale loved this movie.

The Real-Life Heroics Behind George Clooney’s "Monuments Men" [SPONSORED]

The biggest treasure hunt in history finally makes its way to theaters.

Groundhog Days Returns: Will Woodstock Willie See His Shadow?

Woodstock Willie will rule on Sunday whether there will be six more weeks of winter or if we will have an early spring.

Chicago 'Burb' Makes Top 10 List of 'Most Exciting Suburbs'

Evanston was the only Illinois suburb to make the list. Do you think it deserves the spot? Should Crystal Lake — or another Chicago suburb — have made the list?

Music at the Movies: Top 10 Must-Have Film Scores of 2013

2013 was a stellar year for great movies—and for awesome film scores.

Cinema Siren's 2014 Oscar Predictions

Here's who Cinema Siren thinks will take home a gold statue on March 2.

'The Jackie Robinson Story' Comes to the Raue Center

"The Jackie Robinson Story" returns in time for African American History Month.

5 Ways Twitter Stole the Golden Globes

A look at the Golden Globe awards on Twitter.

VIDEO + Review of 'August: Osage County' — Calling All Masochists

Cinema Siren gives the film two stars.

Watch: Clever Beagle Moves Kitchen Chair, Climbs Counter, Steals Chicken Nuggets

Never under estimate the will and determination of a clever Beagle.

Top Five Movies To Watch During An Arctic Blast

The Chicago area is enduring extreme cold temperatures. What films represent appropriate viewing for the occasion?

Jeff Jacobs Performs Music of Billy Joel, Foreigner at Raue Center

Jeff Jacobs brings "One Man, One Piano" show to the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake on Saturday.

Weather Promising for 2014 Chili Open Golf Classic

Cold weather needed for this golf game!

Jeff Jacobs Performs Music of Billy Joel, Foreigner at Raue Center

Jeff Jacobs brings "One Man, One Piano" show to the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake on Saturday.

Ten Movies of 2013 That Will Become Classics

Is your favorite film in this list?

Sledding Hills for Crystal Lake and Cary

Take advantage of the fresh fallen snow and hit the sledding hills.

Must-See Movies: 'Her,' 'American Hustle,' 'Saving Mr. Banks,' More

Also 'The Wolf of Wall Street' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis.'

Review + Trailer for 'American Hustle': Art of the Con Meets Art of Filmmaking

R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.

ABC's 'Mind Games' Casting Call for Altar Boys, Bus Boys, Bank Tellers

An exciting new TV series shooting in Chicago is casting extras for specific roles for shooting in January.

ABC's 'Mind Games' Casting Call for Altar Boys, Bus Boys, Bank Tellers

An exciting new TV series shooting in Chicago is casting extras for specific roles for shooting in January.

WGN's Steve Cochran Brings New Year's Eve Comedy to Raue Center

Ring the New Year in a little early with Chicago comedians at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

More Snow Expected; Sledding Hills for Crystal Lake, Cary

More snow is on its way. It's time to hit the area sledding hills!

'The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug:' Jackson Makes Middle Movie in Middle Earth Marvelous

Cinema Siren gives the film four out of five stars. Movie opens in theaters Friday.

Centennial Winter Festival Offers Best of the Season: S'Mores, Santa, Skating, Shopping

Winter Festival celebrates the holiday and winter seasons.

Cinema Siren's Best Actor Oscar Contenders for 2014

Is '12 Years A Slave's' Ejiofor staying strong or will 'The Wolf of Wall Street's' DiCaprio steal the spotlight?

Review: 'Frozen' Is a Cinematic Wonderland; Watch the Trailer

PG film debuts in theaters over Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving Movie Guide: ‘Hunger Games,’ ‘Frozen’ Expected to Pack Theaters

We rounded up the films you need to see this holiday weekend.

'The Book Thief' Trailer + Review: Explores Ordinary Germans During WWII

The movie version of 'The Book Thief' focuses on how the world-changing event of WWII and Nazi control of Germany affects a single family.

See 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2' Thanksgiving Weekend [SPONSORED]

Looking for something to do this weekend? Try catching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, which is still in theaters.