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1. Reporting for Christmas (2023)
86 min | Drama, Romance
When an idealistic reporter is assigned a puff piece about a Christmas toy manufacturer over the holidays, a charming toymaker inspires her to search her heart to find true happiness.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Amara Zaragoza, Matt Trudeau, Kelvin John Davis, Suzanne C Johnson
Votes: 388
2. Crazy Eights (2006)
R | 80 min | Horror
Circumstance brings six childhood friends together to face their past, and a secret they share.
Director: Jimi Jones | Stars: Traci Lords, Frank Whaley, Dina Meyer, George Newbern
Votes: 3,364
3. After Effect (2012)
Not Rated | 95 min | Action, Horror, Thriller
When college students sign up for what seems a simple paid research study, they soon realize their lives are in danger. Unfortunately they've unknowingly volunteered their bodies as human collateral in an ongoing U.S. Military experiment.
Director: David McElroy | Stars: Daniel Baldwin, Tuckie White, Matthew Lucki, Jake Hames
Votes: 613
4. WGN Morning News (1994– )
News
Chicago news, traffic, weather and sports sprinkled with national news of interest, along with interviews, entertainment and technology reports, humorous segments and looks at pop culture.
Stars: Dean Richards, Mike Toomey, Robin Baumgarten, Larry Potash
Votes: 145
5. Christmas with Felicity (2021)
86 min | Drama, Romance
A struggling young baker in no mood for the holidays returns to her small hometown, where her festive family and a handsome farmer try to get her back in the Christmas spirit.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Sarah Brooks, Herb Porter, Saige Chaseley, Khaki Pixley
Votes: 274
6. Hope Springs Eternal (2018)
PG | 78 min | Comedy, Drama
When 18 year old Hope Gracin suddenly finds herself in remission from end-stage cancer, she must learn to live without an expiration date.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Mia Rose Frampton, Stony Blyden, Juliette Angelo, Beth Lacke
Votes: 574
7. The World Without You (2019)
TV-14 | 95 min | Drama
Old hurts and dark secrets threaten to tear the fragile threads that hold together a grieving family as they gather for their beloved family member's memorial service.
Director: Damon Shalit | Stars: Radha Mitchell, Perrey Reeves, Chris Mulkey, P.J. Byrne
Votes: 108
8. Bettendorf Talks (2024– )
18 min | Comedy
TJ and Dave's stepping stone to regain some of their former perceived glory. An unrealistic expectation with no stars, with no budget, an inexperienced writing staff, Dave's ego and TJ's naiveté.
Stars: David Pasquesi, Tim Kazurinsky, Brian King, T.J. Jagodowski
9. Mercury in Retrograde (2017)
105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Three couples from Chicago vacation for a weekend at a lakeside cabin in Michigan. Over the course of three days in this relationship drama, hidden tensions and secrets slowly come to the surface.
Director: Michael Glover Smith | Stars: Alana Arenas, Roxane Mesquida, Jack C. Newell, Shane Simmons
Votes: 155
10. American Schemers
Comedy | Post-production
Two con artists pose as heirs to a deceased socialite, only to find that the community they've infiltrated is as crooked as they are.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Rebecca Spence, Jean Villepique, Paulina Olszynski, Keith Kupferer
11. 42 Grams (2017)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
42 Grams is an intimate portrait of how chef Jake Bickelhaupt evolved from running an illegal restaurant out of his home to being a culinary celebrity in less than a year and the toll it takes on his personal life.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Jacob Bickelhaupt, Alexa Welsh
Votes: 427
12. Monuments (2020)
94 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A young widower sidesteps grief, loss, and familial dysfunction when he steals his wife's ashes and sets off on an impulsive odyssey through America's heartland to find something he'd lost long before her death.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Marguerite Moreau, Joel Murray, Rivkah Reyes, David Pasquesi
Votes: 213
13. The Beekeeper (2009)
TV-MA | 27 min | Short, Drama
When his son's girlfriend becomes pregnant as a result of their affair, a beekeeper must sacrifice his integrity for his iniquity.
Director: Sean Jourdan | Stars: Joey Bicicchi, Oksana Fedunyszyn, Sophie Joseph, Michelle Mueller
Votes: 25
14. Grasshoppers (2021)
80 min | Drama
Star-crossed immigrant lovers roam their gated community drink-by-drink in search of the perfect house.
Director: Brad Bischoff | Stars: Saleh Bakri, Iva Gocheva, Frank V. Ross, Janet Ulrich Brooks
Votes: 37
15. Close Quarters (2012)
Not Rated | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Forced to work an extra shift, two young baristas must come to terms with their own relationship while being bombarded by the very different issues of their diverse customers.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Bill Arnett, Mark Belden, Jim Carlson, Colleen Doyle
Votes: 50
16. How (not) to Build a School in Haiti (2022)
90 min | Documentary
Development, history, and colonialism collide when a seemingly simple aid project spirals out of control in Haiti. When a headstrong American clashes with Haitian leader, it forces a reckoning on privilege and power.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Jim Cavnar, Madame Claude, Adam Davidson, Lucien Don
Votes: 18
17. Fluff Piece
Family | Post-production
A plucky news reporter and her animated dog sidekick investigate stories, aiding the vibrant townsfolk in resolving hilarious dramas caused by their poor critical thinking skills.
Stars: Sylvia Brindis, Elizabeth Morales, Lily Long, Brian Donegan
18. Open Tables (2015)
76 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Within the walls of the trendiest Chicago restaurants, behind the closed doors of private dinner parties, and on the banks of the Seine in Paris, OPEN TABLES explores true love, love lost and the importance of a good main course.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Bill Arnett, Desmin Borges, Bethany Cofer, Stew Cofer
Votes: 79
19. Power of Attorney
Crime, Thriller | Announced
When a corporate attorney's wife is kidnapped during a high-stakes negotiation, he must find a way to both close the deal and keep her alive.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Star: David Pasquesi
20. Promise (2006)
5 min | Short, Drama
A young man goes on a journey to fulfill a promise that he made.
Director: Brian McQuery | Stars: Patricia Melone, Jack C. Newell, Jayme Tutor
Votes: 16
22. America's First
90 min | Documentary | Filming
AMERICA'S FIRST documents Pakistani-born lawyer Qasim Rashid's contentious congressional races against a Republican incumbent in Virginia and a Democratic incumbent in Illinois in the 2020 and 2024 elections.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Qasim Rashid, Ayodele Okeowo
25. Festival Film (2016)
81 min | Documentary, Biography
Festival Film is an experimental documentary following a director as his film is screened at a festival, exploring what an artist does while his art is seen.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Star: Jack C. Newell
26. Stages of Emily (2010)
11 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
What would you do if you had Forty-Eight hours to live? Emily is forced to deal with that question while preparing for her wedding which - conveniently - is also two days away.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Danielle Uhlarik, Bill Arnett, Vanessa Bayer, Alex Beh
Votes: 17
27. Last Supper
Comedy | Announced
When an American man finds out that he's going to die, he invites his closest friends and family to join him in Italy for a living wake.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Star: David Pasquesi
28. Friend Dog Studios: The Sketches (2015– )
5 min | Comedy
Stars: Ben Auxier, Brian Huther, Seth Andrew Macchi, Ellen Kirk
30. An Open Door (I) (2006)
Unrated | 19 min | Short, Drama
Forgotten as a wife and co-worker, Michelle Watson, in a last ditch effort to save her marriage, convinces her husband, William, to take a much-needed vacation. When their son falls ill, she must cancel their plans and share with William a painful secret that can save their marriage.
Director: Sean Jourdan | Stars: Heidi Bower, Susie Cornett, Tim Cunningham, Stacie Doublin
Votes: 20
31. The Making of Resignation (2023)
Documentary
Stars: Cher Alvarez, Brandon XIV, Sylvia Brindis, Terrence Carey
32. The Comeback of Buck Rydell: MMA Legend! (2012– )
6 min | Comedy
The brutal world of Mixed Martial Arts.
Stars: James Cooke, Jeff Garretson, Christian Litke, Thomas McCormick
33. Check Please (II) (2007)
5 min | Short, Comedy
Meeting her boyfriend's parents for the first time could not have gone any better for Julie. And then the check came.
Director: Larry Ziegelman | Stars: Katie Enright, Danielle Hoetmer, Doug James, Doug Manley
Votes: 42
34. My Lover's Moods (2007)
10 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Simone Roos, Seth Unger
35. Andre: Portrait of a Capoeirista (2008)
8 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Jack C. Newell | Star: Sharon Gopfert
37. Galileo's Grave (2012)
18 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
Victor, a graying amateur radio enthusiast, listens to satellites every night as they orbit the Earth. He finds comfort in their regularity, recording their beeps and whistles and tracking ... See full summary »
Director: Clayton Brown | Stars: Gigi Buffington, Kent Reed
38. Tells (2006)
2 min | Short
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Bill Ferris, Eddie Jordan III, Seth Unger, Matt Welton
39. Wonton (2005)
12 min | Short
Wonton is a story about a young Chinese woman and her witty escape during an Immigration Customs Enforcement raid of the US restaurant where she is illegally employed. Not only does Grace ... See full summary »
Director: Wenhwa Ts'Ao | Stars: Roberto Carvanza, Ghuon Chung, D.J. Howard, Mack McLaughlin
40. When Sara Looks Up (2005)
12 min | Short, Drama
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Sharon Gopfert, Matt Welton
41. Billy from the Second City Bill Murray Special (2015)
Comedy, Short
Directors: Jack C. Newell, Bruce Pirrie | Stars: Christy Bonstell, Brooke Breit
42. Vivo (2008 TV Movie)
22 min | Comedy
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Bill Arnett, Greg Hess, Nicky Margolis, Matt Welton
43. Typing (2010)
10 min | Short, Comedy
About two MGM screenwriters in 1939 struggling to write a movie starring Robert Montgomery with the requirements of it having sex, adventure, and a dog.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Tim Kazurinsky, Francis Guinan, Jason Jin
44. Requiem (I) (2011)
10 min | Short, Drama, Family
A woman deals with the death of her son through painting.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Fin Argus, Evan Dollard, Sharon Gopfert, Cameron Greco
45.
Friend Dog Studios: The Sketches (2015– )
Episode:
2020: The Musical!
(2020)
7 min | Comedy
Two determined writers fight through 2020 to turn the chaotic year into a hit musical.
Director: Jack C. Newell | Stars: Kathleen Puls Andrade, Ben Auxier, Michael Foster, Mike Greenwood
46.
WGN Morning News (1994– )
Episode:
Episode dated 25 January 2018
(2018)
News
Stars: Tim Anderson, Robin Baumgarten, Marty DeRosa, Jack C. Newell