GALLERY: Saturday Cosplay at C2E2 2021
The more things change the more they stay the same and though we’re at C2E2 in December after a year away, Saturday is once again the big day to see […]
Review: Ben Scrooge Gets Jiggy in Q Brothers Christmas Carol at Chicago Shakes
What is this madness? Ebenezer Scrooge is alive in the Millennium and just as un-PC and crotchety as ever. Q Brothers Christmas Carol, directed by Q Brothers Collective members JQ […]
C2E2 2021 Friday Panel Catchup
It’s here! C2E2 2021 looks a bit different and is definitely a little bit less hectic with a somewhat lighter schedule, but it didn’t keep us from rushing the panel […]
GALLERY: Friday Cosplay at C2E2 2021
Well, we made it! Doors opened at 10 am yesterday to a December iteration of C2E2, with a presence digitally and physically, and with some changes. And while we’re not […]
Review: Eclectic Theatre Adapts A Christmas Carol as Audio Play (With Visuals)
A new audio-play-with-visuals by Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has joined the holiday season array of productions of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Eclectic’s version, adapted and directed by Andrew Pond, […]
Review: Sandra Bullock Goes Against Type in Gritty, Mostly Successful The Unforgivable
In a case of “so close you can sometimes see the better movie,” The Unforgivable tells the story of Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock), who is released from prison after serving […]
Review: Fictional National Champions Asks Important Questions About a Real-Life Sports Debate
Not a bad week for J.K. Simmons. In addition to showing up as actor William Frawley (Fred, from “I Love Lucy”) in Being the Ricardos, he takes on an even […]
Review: Aaron Sorkin Goes Into the Writers Room, and Personal Lives of Lucy and Desi, in Being the Ricardos
Take a minute and think about the people in charge of a television show watched and adored by millions every week. They bring laughter and joy into people’s homes with […]
THE C2E2 CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE PREVIEW IS BACK 2021 EDITION!
2021 has been weird, and there’s nothing weirder than saying “It’s convention season in Chicago” in early to mid-December, but we’re fresh off Chicago TARDIS, Wizard World was bumped up […]
Unpacking Is Impactful, Contemplative and Beautifully Crafted
Some of the best storytelling I’ve ever experienced in my life has been wordless. Whether it’s a particular actress or actor’s subtle, nuanced reactions, or the short but incredibly […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 12/9 and Beyond
It’s the Holiday season! And while we’ve dashed past the Delta variant and are entering the Omicron stage in our pandemic journey, we need to stay safe! Stores, restaurants, and […]
Chicago TARDIS Panel Catchup 2021
Contributing authors: Marielle Bokor, Antal Bokor While it’s been a minute since we all took our last look at Chicago TARDIS, there’s always room for a little more Doctor Who. […]