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Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 11.1
Dan Ochwat takes aim at his top 10 list for movies in 2008

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 11
Dan Ochwat fights through the mediocrity of 2008 to post a top-20 list of albums for the year and tell us what shows not to miss.

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 10
Dan Ochwat has two new movies targeted as the can’t-miss variety and hits up a list of local concerts worth checking out.

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 9
Dan Ochwat runs through his list of the movies that shouldn’t be missed at the upcoming Chicago International Film Festival.

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 8
Dan Ochwat has a thing for Penelope Cruz (and her movies), and his wife is cool with it.

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 7
Dan Ochwat breaks down the best and worst of Lollapalooza and Pitchfork and why he might be getting too old for this.

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 6
Dan Ochwat came away impressed with the film ‘My Winnipeg,’ but was left a bit confused by Will Smith’s ‘Hancock.’

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 5
Dan Ochwat managed to survive a date with the girls from ‘Sex and the City’ and gives a list of his shows not to be missed.

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 4
Dan Ochwat took a break from reviewing films to concentrate on an interview with Matthew Santos. He also provides his list of concerts not to be missed.

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 3
Dan Ochwat reviewed the latest films by two of the better indie directors going and gives his list of concerts not to be missed.

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 2
Dan Ochwat took a liking to Will Phelan and the Stereo Addicts. Now if someone could just make a good romantic comedy.

Real to Reel: Vol. 3 Issue 1
Dan Ochwat takes a closer look at the film “4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days,” reviews a couple local bands and lists shows that shouldn’t be missed.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 12
Stand back everyone, as Dan Ochwat gives his second annual top-10 lists for best movies and albums of the year.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 11
Dan Ochwat likes what he saw from the movie “Juno,” and let’s you know who to see in concert this month.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 10
Dan Ochwat reviews two promising films, “Control” and “Great World of Sound,” and let’s you know who to see in concert this month.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 9
Dan Ochwat tells us about the good and the bad of the fall season’s new albums and who to see in concert this month.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 8
Dan Ochwat met plenty of interesting bloggers and photographers at Lollapalooza and gives you the dirt on what upcoming shows shouldn’t be missed.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 7
Dan Ochwat gives you the lowdown on who shouldn’t be missed at Lollapalooza and around town over the next month.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 6
Dan Ochwat breaks down what to expect from the upcoming Pitchfork Festival and gives you a list of upcoming shows that shouldn’t be missed.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 5
Dan Ochwat celebrates Canada by acknowledging the works of Sarah Polley in film and and Leslie Feist in music and gives you a list of upcoming shows that shouldn’t be missed.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 4
Dan Ochwat reviews a local musician, gives you his top concerts for the next month and explains why he isn’t all that fond of the new movie ‘Grindhouse.’

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 3
Dan Ochwat enjoy Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci in the controversial “Black Snake Moan” and also enjoyed the bluesy sound of The Dirty Rooks.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 2
Dan Ochwat breaks down the latest albums from the indie rock scene and gives you a list of upcoming shows that shouldn’t be missed.

Real to Reel: Vol. 2 Issue 1
Dan Ochwat has a good time with a trio of bands — Matt and Kim, Office and Backyard Tire Fire.

Real to Reel: Issue 12
Dan Ochwat gives us his Best of 2006, highlighting his favorites in movies and music.

Real to Reel: Issue 11
Dan Ochwat loved the movie “Borat,” but had a problem with the wave of PR before its opening. He also gives the lowdown on bands paying a visit to our fair city.

Real to Reel: Issue 10
Dan Ochwat breaks down the use of violence in two current — and recommended — movies and gives the lowdown on upcoming shows.

Real to Reel: Issue 9
Dan Ochwat sounds off on the movie “Little Miss Sunshine” and his appreciation for the talented 20-year-old star of a band called Beirut.

Real to Reel: Issue 8
When Pitchfork and Lollapalooza were going off, Dan Ochwat was there, soaking it all in for a stellar top-10 list.

Real To Reel - Issue 7
Dan Ochwat was glad acts like Rhymefest and Ghostface brought some life to the party at the Intonation Festival.

Real To Reel - Issue 6
Dan Ochwat breaks down the major music festivals that hit Chicago this summer and lists the top upcoming shows you need to catch.

Real To Reel - Issue 5
Dan Ochwat pays tribute to movie director Wim Wenders’ latest, “Don’t Come Knocking,” and highlights the top bands in town.

Real To Reel - Issue 4
Dan Ochwat makes a local discovery in Calvin Marty and lists his top shows for the coming weeks.

Real To Reel - Issue 3
Dan Ochwat explores some of the best new albums of the year, discusses his fascination with the movie “Bubble”.

Real To Reel Interview: Sybris
Chicago's own Sybris discuss living in Wicker Park, touring with The Fiery Furnaces and how they got their name.

Real To Reel - Issue 2

Real To Reel - Issue 1
Dan Ochwat gives you his two cents on what to look for from the local music scene around New Year’s. He knows his movies, too.