OFFBEAT: Director Baz Luhrmann captures opulence in latest 'Great Gatsby'

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

"The Great Gatsby" 2013 Film by Warner Bros.

"The Great Gatsby" by Warner Bros. opens nationwide in theaters this week presented in 3D format.

OFFBEAT: Time is right for the return of Superman

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Actor Henry Carvill as Superman in Warner Bros. Summer 2013 Film "Man of Steel

Henry Carvill plays Superman in Warner Bros. new film relaunch of the comic caped hero in the Summer 2013 film "Man of Steel."

"The Blind Side" 2009 Film Poster

The 2009 Warner Bros. film "The Blind Side" starred Quinton Aaron as a determined football player and Sandra Bullock as his support and inspiration.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Other Desert Cities' a compelling study of stardom secrecy

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Imogene Coca, Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo in "Vacation" in 1983

Imogene Coca, Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo in a scene in "National Lampoon's Vacation" in 1983.

OFFBEAT: William Shatner, Dean Cain and Stan Lee among stars at weekend's Chicago Comic Con

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Cast of "Deliverance" 1972 Warner Bros. Film

Actors Ned Beatty (left), Burt Reynolds (center) and Jon Voight were the stars, along with Ronny Cox, of the 1972 Warner Bros. film "Deliverance."

OFFBEAT: Actor Jon Voight thanks late ex-wife/local actress Bertrand, for 'Deliverance' role

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OFFBEAT: Gene & Georgetti celebrating 70 years as Chicago's first Italian Steakhouse

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Lucille Ball in Warner Bros. 1974 Film "Mame"

A large wall-size autographed photo of Lucille Ball from the 1974 Warner Bros. film "Mame" hangs in Gene & Georgetti Italian Steakhouse in Chicago, a gift from the comedienne's movie wrap-party held there.

Natalie Wood with Rosalind Russell and Ann Jillian in the 1962 film "Gypsy"

Natalie Wood starring as Gypsy (left) holds lapdog "Chowsie" opposite her on screen sister Ann Jillian (right) as Dainty June and Rosalind Russell (center) as Momma Rose in the 1962 film "Gypsy."

OFFBEAT: Reader's discovery of Hammond Parthenon Theatre 1921 program a treasure

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'The Artist,' starring Jean Dujardin and Uggie

'The Artist' is a 2011 French comedy-drama silent film in black and white directed by Michel Hazanavicius and starring Jean Dujardin and his tiny canine friend Uggie.

Dolly Parton Stars in "Joyful Noise"

Dolly Parton is busy spending her 66th birthday helping promote her new Warner Bros. film "Joyful Noise."

OFFBEAT: Clint Eastwood's 'J. Edgar' offers inside look at FBI's controversial leader

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OFFBEAT: Region actors featured in Matt Damon's new film 'Contagion' opening today

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Mark Strong as Sinestro

Mark Strong delivers a powerful performance as soon-to-be-super villain Sinestro in the new film "The Green Lantern" starring Ryan Reynolds opening this weekend.