Review: Curry Barker’s Obsession Turns Romance Tropes Into Terror
This article was written by Lauren Weiner. Ah, the age-old adage of unrequited love. It’s familiar to some people: to be young and dumb and smitten for someone close by, […]
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Dispatch: Doc10 Film Festival Highlights Personal Stories From the Past
This article was written by Thomas Hodgkins The Doc10 Film Festival screened new and unreleased documentaries in Chicago from April 24 to May 3. Accompanied by panels with filmmakers and […]
Review: All is Not What it Seems in Normal, the Latest Action Flick from Writer of John Wick
This article was written by Lauren Weiner. Normal is a little, boring town in the middle of wintry Minnesota, and it seems as though nothing ever happens there. That much […]
Interview: Filipina Actor Angel Aquino on Her New Film April, the Importance of Sharing Multicultural Stories, and Portraying Motherhood on Screen
This article was written by Thomas Hodgkins. The Asian Pop-Up Cinema has recently concluded, with films from all over Asia screening for audiences in Chicago. One of the festival’s highlights […]
Review: Russell Crowe Co-Writes and Cameos in Beast, an MMA Drama That at Least Gets the Fighting Right
This article was written by Lauren Weiner. Beast, directed by Tyler Atkins, follows the story of Patton (Daniel MacPherson), an MMA fighter who put the octagon behind him after knocking […]
Retrospective: The Who’s Tommy Has Its 50th Anniversary; IMAX Screens Crisp 4K Scan
This article was written by Lauren Weiner. The late ‘60s were a glorious time for music. A big force in that gloriousness was the UK. Said nation produced dozens of […]
Review: Dine Like the GOAT—A Slam Dunk Experience at Michael Jordan’s Steak House
Review by Mackenzie Sinta. Perfection doesn’t happen by chance, but is built through practice. As one of the most revered athletes of all time, Michael Jordan has long been a […]
Review: Starman Allows Space Engineer Gentry Lee to Tell His Own Story
This article was written by Thomas Hodgkins. Robert Stone’s newest documentary, Starman, shares a title with a famous David Bowie song, but Bowie’s “Life on Mars?” would also be an […]
Review: A Celebration of Tradition and Culture at Sunda New Asian’s Lunar New Year
This review was written by Mackenzie Sinta. Sunda New Asian is no stranger to reimagining traditional Southeast Asian cuisine. The restaurant group is highly regarded for its refreshing flavors and […]
Review: Fundamentalism and Fear Collide in Indie Horror Flick Diabolic
This article was written by Lauren Weiner. Nothing is scarier than extreme fundamental religious groups. These groups are so unsettling that they’ve become a staple of the horror genre. Unlike […]
Review: It’s Hard to Be Hot Serves Up Sourdough and Sketch Comedy at Judy’s Beat Lounge
This review was written by Mackenzie Sinta. It’s Hard to Be Hot, directed by Jess Rogers, returns to the stage for its third iteration — and it’s sharper than ever. […]
Photos: The Infamous Stringdusters Dazzle at Thalia Hall
Text and photos by Wendy Davis. 2026 is a landmark year for the The Infamous Stringdusters. The band is celebrating two decades as a band with a fantastic tour teasing […]