What to Watch on Netflix and DVD: December 2017
It’s finally December – the only time of year (aside from summer) when you can safely let your binge-watching desires run amok. Here are our monthly recommendations for what’s worth […]
Film Review: James Franco Delivers a Comedic Masterpiece in The Disaster Artist
The question I’ve been asked the most since I caught the “work-in-progress” world premiere of The Disaster Artist at the SXSW Film Festival back in March has been a variation […]
See the Chicago premiere of Netflix’s Voyeur with Chicago Media Project
The Chicago Media Project (CMP) has announced the Chicago premiere of the new Netflix documentary Voyeur on, Nov. 30, at the Davis Theater in Lincoln Square, part of their Dinner […]
Interview: Social Media Fame to Kill For with the Stars of Tragedy Girls
One of the most unique and enjoyable films to rise up through the ranks within the horror-comedy genre this year is director Tyler MacIntyre’s Tragedy Girls. A twist on the […]
Film Review: Ballet Troupe in Rebels On Pointe Is Funny, and Very Talented
I’ll admit, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from a documentary about the world-famous New York-based, all-male, gay dance troupe Le Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (referred to as […]
Film Review: An Unexpectedly Poignant Comedic Portrait in Gilbert
Gilbert Gottfried has always been an anomaly in the world of comedy. He’s not the only one whose entire act seems to be built around screaming tasteless yet hilarious jokes […]
Film Review: New Documentary Profiles Bill Nye: Science Guy
An entire generation of children (and probably more than a few adults) learned a great deal about what they know about science from PBS TV personality Bill Nye, whose series […]
Film Review: Denzel Washington’s Sharp Character Study Makes Roman J. Israel, Esq. Worth It
This is an odd duck to be sure, but it should come as no surprise that when you place Denzel Washington front and center in your odd-duck story, you get […]
Film Review: A Bit of the Supernatural Elevates Thelma
When a film critic doesn’t have much to say about a film, they’ll often resort to padding their word count with a play-by-play on the film’s plot. This happens, then […]
Fan Favorite The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long Returns to Music Box Theatre
This guest Screens post was written by Matthew Nerber. A Thanksgiving tradition as reliable as Grandma’s pumpkin pie, the Music Box Theatre once again invites fans of the 1965 best […]
Closing for Seat Upgrades, Gene Siskel Film Center Plans “On Location” Screenings for December
This guest Screens post was written by Matthew Nerber. Since opening in 2001, the Gene Siskel Film Center has proven to be one of the city’s premiere movie-houses, with an […]
Film Review: The Man Who Invented Christmas Is a Holiday Miracle
One of the more difficult things to manifest on screen is the artistic mind. While it may be somewhat interesting to watch a painter or sculptor ply their trade over […]