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 […]
Review: Them That Follow‘s Ensemble Cast Carries the Drama of a Reclusive Religious Community
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 […]
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, […]
Review: Debut Thriller Luz Channels Demons, Chaos and Impressive Performances
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 […]
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 […]
Screens Monthly: Movies, Film Festivals and More in August
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 […]
Review: My Friend Pedro is the Matrix Simulator I Never Knew I Wanted
Check out our release day review of My Friend Pedro here. When I first saw the announcement trailer for My Friend Pedro during E3 last year, it immediately had my attention. […]
Review: Country Music Hopeful Hits All the Right Notes in Wild Rose
In a genre that seems to be quite of the moment, count Wild Rose as the latest entry into films about female musicians searching for themselves, stardom, love…and sometimes all […]
Review: Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project Delights Chicago
Few top tier classical performers have done more to advance music and human dignity than cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He has incorporated public education and outreach into his touring schedule and […]
Review: As Zombie Romps Go, The Dead Don’t Die Isn’t Very Lively
Filmmaker Jim Jarmusch is nothing if not versatile, as can happen with a career that spans more than three decades. His early works helped shape a burgeoning independent film scene, […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 6/13 – 6/16
It’s looking like a great weekend for with some fantastic events! Movie lovers, concert goers, art fans and so many more will find something wonderful to do in the upcoming […]
Preview: North Shore Chamber Music Festival Starts this Wednesday
This Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, the 9th annual North Shore Chamber Music Festival will place in Northbrook with a wide ranging program of classical music standards and a contemporary work […]