Articles by Barbara Keer

Happy 178th Birthday, Chicago - Courtesy of City of Chicago and Chicago History Museum

The City of Chicago and the Chicago History Museum say "Happy 178th Birthday, Chicago"

Leviathan Review - The Acting Could Not Be Better

The movie "Leviathan" boast fine acting and cinematography that is its equal - stunning setting with many scenes simply gorgeous

LOVE SHAWLS Review – Wrapping Women in Luxury while Supporting Women in Crisis

LOVE SHAWLS are here just in time for Valentine's Day

She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry Review - A Powerful History, Important to All

I hope that younger women, more than any other group, see Dore’s film "She's Beautiful When She's Angry" to understand and appreciate how much we all owe to those women who broke down the gates

SEX TAPE Review - A New Bohemian Society Release

Developed in collaboration with the Institute for Art and Olfaction in Los Angeles, Sex Tape is the first signature and unisex fragrance created by Los Angeles based design house, The Bohemian Society

“Day, Door and Soul” by George Epstein, Review – Amusing, Healing, Inspiring

George Epstein's new book of poetry, "Day, Door and Soul" is amusing, healing and inspiring

SNOWMAN Coats Review – Making Winter Manageable

Since winter is part of my life, I am so lucky that my SNOWMAN coat is, too

“Still Alice” Review – A Story That Resonates

Do see this tremendous film, "Still Alice" whose story resonates

American Sniper Review - Complex and Moving

I was very moved by American Sniper. It is an accomplished film and I think it will become a classic

"Selma" Review - Powerful, Unforgettable and Important

"Selma" is a great American film, powerful, unforgettable and important

The Anarchist Review – The West Coast Premiere

f you are a David Mamet fan (which I am) and/or are interested in fine theater and a thought provoking theme, get your tickets for West Coast Premiere of The Anarchist by David Mamet directed by John Fisher and presented by Theatre Rhinoceros immediately

Best Films of 2014 - International and Documentaries and Just Good Films

Ian Berke's list of films can help you spend you film viewing time rewardingly

Mr. Turner Review - A Masterpiece about a Master

In Mr. Turner, Mike Leigh has produced a masterpiece about a master

Kyocera Hydro LIFE Review - Very Smart and Shock Resitant and Waterproof, too

Kyocera Hydro LIFE is a very smart phone. In addition to the outstanding voice recognition feature and many usual smart phone features, this phone is also shatter resistant and waterproof

National Gallery Review - This is a Wonderful Movie

I loved this film! "National Gallery" is a masterpiece about masterpieces

Concord Place Retirement & Assisted Living Community Review – A Hydroponic Rooftop Garden Nourishes Body and Soul

The community of seniors who live that the Concord Place Retirement & Assisted Living Community in suburban Northlake, Illinois maintain a hydroponic garden, which contributed to their food and the food at some local restaurants

The Auditorium Theatre Gala Review – Historic Memories Come Alive

125 years of world class performances and historic memories were celebrated at the Auditorium Theatre in a "Living History" on December 9, 2014, its real birthday

Silver Linings Players Review – Music and Art

Fullerton Hall at the Art Institute of Chicago is the perfect venue for chamber music and the chance to combine paintings with music

Lyric Opera’s Anna Bolena Review – Heavenly Voices

In Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of "Anna Bolena", the arias were so beautiful, I didn't want it to end

"Wild" Review - A Story of Lost and then Found

A powerful story, great cinematography, a soundtrack that is tremendous, and convincing acting are good reasons to see "Wild"

Citizenfour Review - Riveting and Frightening

Laura Poitras, a American documentary film maker now living in Berlin, was contacted in early 2013 by a mysterious source, who said that he had some astonishing revelations and documents about massive government surveillance that he felt important to reveal to the public. This is "Citizenfour"