Review: Junk Science and a Pinch of Absurdity Make Happy Death Day 2U A Killer Sequel
It only took the good folks at Blumhouse a year and four months (to the day) to release the sequel to the surprise comedy-horror hit Happy Death Day, which is […]
Review: Little to Fall In Love With in Isn’t It Romantic
Somehow, it seems fitting that in a time when meta is the new normal, a film that attempts to deconstruct and examine the elements of the romantic-comedy genre is this […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 2/14 – 2/17
It’s Valentine’s Day Weekend! No matter what your relationship status, there’s plenty of fun events going on in the city. Whether you want to jam out to some excellent music, […]
Review: At Steppenwolf, A Doll’s House, Part 2, “Law & Order” Version
To fully understand this witty and nuanced play, one must know that it is a sequel to Henrik Ibsen’s original A Doll’s House, which was written and set at the […]
Interview: French Actress Judith Godréche on Moving to America, Producing, and What’s Next in #MeToo
Since the mid-1980s, Paris-born actress Judith Godréche has been acting primarily in French-language works, including Ridicule, L’auberge espagnole, Potiche, and as part of the all-star cast of 1998’s The Man […]
What’s Cooking at Third Coast? Hearts of Meatloaf
Nothing says “I love you” more than a heart-shaped meatloaf. It’s not too late to dash to the grocery and pick up a pre-made meatloaf mix (typically in the deli section), […]
Review: Phone Technology is Only Part of the Surreal Story in Dead Man’s Cell Phone by the Comrades
It’s just a plain old flip phone. Not one of those computer-in-your-pocket devices that runs your life today. But when Jean takes possession of the phone, it enables her to […]
Let’s Cafe: Biscuits and a Quirky Vibe at Smack Dab Chicago
Tucked away in an uninspiring strip shopping center is a gem of a place. While it’s not smack dab in the middle of the center, Smack Dab Chicago is a […]
Preview: Dive into the Frigid Waters of Subnautica Below Zero
Subnautica Below Zero has been one of my most anticipated releases this year. The standalone expansion to Subnautica—the widely acclaimed narratively driven survival game that landed a spot on our […]
Photos: Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown
Hundreds lined the streets along Wentworth and Cermak on Sunday for Chicago’s annual Lunar New Year Parade to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The parade featured colorful costumes, lion dances, […]
Review: Dominique Morisseau’s Pipeline Explores the Troubled School to Prison Route at Victory Gardens
The pipeline in Dominique Morisseau’s play is the school-to-prison path followed too often by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds because of harsh school and police policies. The route is explored […]
Review: Remy Bumppo’s The Father Tricks With Our Minds in Story of Aging, Memory and Perception
The Father by French playwright Florian Zeller is a play about aging and dementia. But it’s not your typical touching human story designed to gain your sympathy for a troubled […]