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Review: Dehd and Deeper “In the Round” at Thalia Hall

Ask any Chicagoan; we’re obsessed with this city. As someone who’s lived here my whole life (okay, okay, I did grow up in the suburbs), I can attest to the […]

Sarah Brooks /
Film, Film & TV, Review, Uncategorized

Review: Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles Proves an Enlightening, Entertaining Chronicle of the Classic Musical

Fiddler Miracle of Miracles

Late last year, the latest touring production of Fiddler on the Roof, a 2015 Broadway revival originally directed by Bartlett Sher that updated parts of the classic musical while maintaining its […]

Lisa Trifone /
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Preview: What To See at Toronto International Film Festival

Judy

Happening September 5-15, the Toronto International Film Festival provides a fairly decent forecast for the forthcoming awards season. Though both Venice and Telluride film festivals premiere films that will also […]

Lisa Trifone /
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Screens Monthly: Premieres, Festivals and Toronto Dispatches in September

All Creatures Here Below

The kids are back in school, summer is winding down and before long, we’ll all be hibernating again through another Chicago winter. In the meantime, more than a few great […]

Lisa Trifone /
Fiction, Lit, Reviews, Uncategorized

Review: A Great Novel, a Work of Scripture, a Failure, or What?—Adam Levin’s The Instructions

On occasion, we’ll revisit and run reviews of books published in the past, both near and far. This week, guest author Patrick T. Reardon looks back at Adam Levin’s The […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 8/22 – 8/25

Comics, concerts, markets, and beer parties are filling up this weekend! Head out there and discover some great events at some equally great venues throughout the city! Let’s get on […]

Julian Ramirez /
Games & Tech, Review, Uncategorized

Review: Metal Wolf Chaos XD : All the President’s Mechs

Did you ever play an entry in the Metal Gear Solid series and think “this political commentary is too subtle” or “this plotline isn’t crazy enough” or even “why isn’t […]

James Brod /
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Review: Them That Follow‘s Ensemble Cast Carries the Drama of a Reclusive Religious Community

Them That Follow

In her first appearance since winning the Oscar for her starring role in The Favourite, where her memorable performance as Queen Anne was only elevated by co-stars Emma Stone and […]

Lisa Trifone /
Classical, Music, Uncategorized

Review: USA and Russia Peacefully Coexist at Grant Park Music Festival

But it is also clear that Artistic Director (and Conductor) Carlos Kalmar has an abiding appreciation for American and Russian composers. Sometimes they will end up on the same program, […]

Bob Benenson /
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Review: Debut Thriller Luz Channels Demons, Chaos and Impressive Performances

Luz

One of the first things you’ll notice about Luz, the debut feature film from writer/director Tilman Singer, is its grit, both literally and figuratively. Shot on 16mm film, there’s the […]

Lisa Trifone /
Classical, Music, Uncategorized

Review: Huiping Cai Played Wonderfully at the Cultural Center

Chinese pianist Huiping Cai gave a resounding recital of a varied program at the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts on Wednesday afternoon. Produced by the International Music Foundation, these free […]

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Screens Monthly: Movies, Film Festivals and More in August

Crooklyn

In the dead of a Chicago winter, all any of us can think about is the sun and warmth of summer, all the long days and warm breezes made for […]

Lisa Trifone /