Trolls Film Review: Uncut Joyous Mania
It may not happen right away, but there will likely come a point while watching the new Dreamwork Animation film…
Hacksaw Ridge Film Review: Hope Within the Horrors of War
Continuing with my theme this year of reviewing the film and not the scandal, allow me to introduce you to…
Doctor Strange Film Review: Lush and Mystical
Part of the reason Marvel’s latest comic book adaptation, Doctor Strange, works is because huge swaths of it don’t feel…
Eight Great TV Commercials Featuring the Chicago Cubs
By now you’re probably aware that the Cubs are not only in the World Series, but they may actually win…
This Week in Art House Cinema: The Handmaiden, Moonlight and more
It’s been another solid week in cinema here in Chicago. The Chicago International Film Fest wrapped up it’s stellar two…
Film Review: Inferno, Forgettable
Can we be honest? Ron Howard’s adaptations of author Dan Brown’s ongoing chronicles of symbologist (or whatever his job title…
Hang Out Around a Campfire and Watch Friday the 13th and Casper This Friday Night At Northerly Island
The Cubs are in the World Series for the first time in over 70 years and the frenzy surrounding them…
Chicago Ideas Week: The Implications of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been confined to the imagination of science fiction or to the nightmares of popular culture.…
This Week in Art House Cinema: American Pastoral, Certain Women and more
There was a lot going on in film this week. We previewed the second week of the Chicago International Film…
Film Review: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Entirely Devoid of Originality
I’ll be honest, I don’t have much to say about the second Jack Reacher movie, because it didn’t say much…
Some of the Best Films to See During Week 2 of the 2016 Chicago International Film Festival
Last Friday, we took a look at some of of the best films screening during the first week of the…
Hang Out Around a Campfire and Watch Poltergeist This Friday Night At Northerly Island
The days are getting shorter, the leaves are turning a subtle shade of orange and yellow, and pumpkin spice lattes…
