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It’s hard to believe that Toy Story 3 was released ten years ago, but the heartwarming Pixar tale celebrates its tenth anniversary on Thursday (June 18). Rewatch as Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang learn how to cope with Andy growing up. Learn some interesting behind the scenes trivia by visiting https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0435761/trivia. If your summer plans came to a halt like mine did due to the pandemic, why not watch all four Toy Story films (and maybe even the shorts, called Toy Toons), which are all available on Disney+ or can be rented/bought on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Amazon Video, and Vudu.
Embrace your inner detective by watching the 1990 adventure, Dick Tracy, which celebrates its thirtieth anniversary on Monday (June 15). Set in the 1930s (when the original character of Dick Tracy made his first appearance in comic strips), Detective Tracy sets out to prove Alphonse “Big Boy” Caprice is the city’s biggest crime lord. Along the way Dick Tracy’s relationship with his girlfriend, Tess, is in danger as Tracy works with the femme fatale, Breathless Mahoney, the only person to witness Big Boy’s crime. You can steam Dick Tracy on Hulu and rent or buy it on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, Amazon Video, and Vudu. If you want to learn more about the character, you can read some Dick Tracy comics at https://www.gocomics.com/dicktracy.
The iconic Hitchcock film, Psycho, celebrates its sixtieth anniversary on Tuesday (June 16). This psychological horror follows the memorable story of Marion Craig after she embezzles $40,000 to run away with her boyfriend when she stops at the Bates Motel, which is run by the eccentric Normal Bates, who has an interest in taxidermy and a rocky relationship with his mother. To learn some behind the scenes facts about the movie, go to https://www.moviefone.com/2015/06/16/psycho-25-things-you-didnt-know/ or watch Hitchcock, a drama based on Hitchcock’s bold new project, Psycho. Both Psycho and Hitchcock are available to rent or buy on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Vudu.
- Celebrate Sewing Machine Day
Saturday (June 13) is Sewing Machine Day. Even if you don’t sew, this invention is incredibly important to your day to day life. Since most of our clothes, bedding, and pretty much any other fabric product is mass produced on a sewing machine of some sort, you owe a lot to this machine. If you like sewing, why not start a new project. If sewing isn’t your thing, go to Etsy and support someone else’s handiwork.
- Take a walk down the Chicago River Walk
Get some fresh air and enjoy the Chicago River via the (not so) creatively named Chicago River Walk. Much of Chicago is still under lockdown due to the pandemic, but you can still take in the city from a different angle than normal. The City of Chicago states it is mandatory to wear a mask and properly social distance, but the path is wide enough to do so easily. Since things are in constant flux due to COVID-19, visit https://www.chicagoriverwalk.us/ for the most current updates on the Riverwalk and https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home.html to learn about updates in the entire city.