'Won't Back Down,' 'Looper' open this weekend at the box office: Zwecker
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By Bill Zwecker, FOX 32 News Entertainment Reporter - bio
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
FOX Chicago's entertainment reporter Bill Zwecker took a look at two of the new movies opening in theaters this weekend: "Won't Back Down" and "Looper."
I think "Won't Back Down" will certainly resonate with Chicago audiences, due to the recent teacher strike.
The film stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis as a single mom and a teacher, respectively, who fight the bureaucracies of both the teachers union and the school board to try and take control of a failing public school.
I recently sat down with Maggie and Viola to talk about this timely film.
Also opening Friday is the amazing time-travel thriller "Looper," where the mafia of the future sends back its victims to the past to be killed.
This is a smart, original story - with Joseph Gordon-Leavitt playing a younger version of Bruce Willis' character - who suddenly confronts him face-to-face.
When I talked to Gordon-Leavitt, he told me about the challenges of playing a younger Bruce Willis.
I definitely recommend these two films - both are must-sees.
Four-time Emmy winner and star of Northlight Theatre's "Stella and Lou" Rhea Perlman joined Bill Zwecker to speak on the world premiere and teaming up with fellow "Cheers" alum Kirstie Alley again very soon!
Four-time Emmy winner and star of Northlight Theatre's "Stella and Lou" Rhea Perlman joined Bill Zwecker to speak on the world premiere and teaming up with fellow "Cheers" alum Kirstie Alley again very soon!
Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis, has released her new book, "Behind the Burly Q: The History of American Burlesque." She explains where it all started - with a documentary.
Leslie Zemeckis, wife of Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis, has released her new book, "Behind the Burly Q: The History of American Burlesque." She explains where it all started - with a documentary.
FOX's Bill Zwecker shares photos from "The Hangover Part III" premiere after party in Las Vegas, and sat down with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms to get their take on the film.
FOX's Bill Zwecker shares photos from "The Hangover Part III" premiere after party in Las Vegas, and sat down with stars Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms to get their take on the film.
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
American Idol will soon name the nation's newest, favorite singer. The last two hopefuls gave their finale performances Wednesday night, and their fate depends on the vote. Bill Zwecker reports.
American Idol will soon name the nation's newest, favorite singer. The last two hopefuls gave their finale performances Wednesday night, and their fate depends on the vote. Bill Zwecker reports.
Golden Globe and Oscar nominee, musician and original Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan from "MASH," Sally Kellerman introduced her revealing tell-all autobiography "Read My Lips."
Golden Globe and Oscar nominee, musician and original Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan from "MASH," Sally Kellerman introduced her revealing tell-all autobiography "Read My Lips."
Bill Zwecker has the scoop on Miley Cyrus receiving nasty comments from fans of Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, Barbara Walters' retirement, Beyonce baby rumors and new judges on"The X-Factor."
Bill Zwecker has the scoop on Miley Cyrus receiving nasty comments from fans of Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, Barbara Walters' retirement, Beyonce baby rumors and new judges on"The X-Factor."
Bill Zwecker sat down with Chicago native and "The Office" favorite Craig Robinson, who leads in Tyler Perry's new film "Peeples" with Kerry Washington. Bill also says "The Great Gatsby" is a must-see!
Bill Zwecker sat down with Chicago native and "The Office" favorite Craig Robinson, who leads in Tyler Perry's new film "Peeples" with Kerry Washington. Bill also says "The Great Gatsby" is a must-see!
