Check out this clip from the Oscar® Nominations Panel featuring a lively discussion of the hit movie “Precious”.

The panelists at this event, held at the Gene Siskel Film Center on Tuesday February 2, 2010, were: Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune film critic and co-host of “At the Movies”), A.O. Scott (The New York Times film critic and co-host of “At the Movies”), Janet Davies (ABC-7 Chicago entertainment reporter and host of “190 North”) and Hank Sartin (Time Out Chicago film editor).

The panel discussion was a special event to kick-off the film center’s Oscar Night® America party --Chicago’s only Academy-sanctioned Oscar Night celebration on Sunday, March 7^th.

The Oscar Night America—Chicago celebration will be at the Gene Siskel Film Center, located at 164 N. State St., from 6 -- 11 p.m. Join Red Carpet Host Amanda Puck for one of Chicago’s most glamorous evenings as guests experience the allure of Hollywood while sipping Moët & Chandon, the Exclusive Champagne of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards®, and walking the Red Carpet as Klieg lights illuminate State Street.  Once inside, guests will enjoy a scrumptious dinner buffet generously donated by MJ Catering and the live High-Definition telecast of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards, and will have the chance to bid on silent auction items.

Tickets to the event are $100 and must be purchased in advance, by February 26, 2010.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-846-2072.  For more information visit www.siskelfilmcenter.org

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