feral

Review: Down And Dirty Horror Film Feral Delivers

Considering it starts out a little shaky, Feral, the latest from director/co-writer Mark H. Young (The Killing Jar), actually turns into something rather interesting, albeit predictable and not especially scary. […]

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Who We Are Now

Review: Seek Out the Poignant, Touching Who We Are Now

From writer-director Matthew Newton (From Nowhere) comes a story of people who struggle to keep at bay the things that have gotten them into trouble in the past. Who We […]

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Gospel According to Andre

Review: The Gospel According to André Preaches Fashion, Politics and Self-Expression

I believe I was first made aware of fashion journalism and all-around expert André Leon Talley when I saw the Vogue magazine documentary The September Issue. It was clear then […]

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Filmworker

Review: Insights into Creativity, Process and Loyalty in Filmworker

Documentarian Tony Zierra has been fascinated with those who have been so close to fame, they could almost taste it. His first doc, 2001’s acclaimed Carving Out Our Name, profiled […]

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Adrift

Review: Shailene Woodley Keeps Adrift From Going Too Far Off Course

Based on the true-life story of Tami Oldham (played here by Shailene Woodley), Adrift re-creates what happened to her and her boyfriend Richard Sharp (Sam Claflin) after the high-end sailboat […]

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Upgrade

Review: Violent Sci-Fi Thriller Upgrade Is One Hell of a Ride

In something of a throwback to the more violent science-fiction outings of filmmakers like Paul Verhoeven and David Cronenberg, writer/director Leigh Whannell (the writer/co-creator of the Saw and Insidious franchises, […]

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Weekend Theater Picks: Eight Plays You Might Want to See

Thinking about going to the theater this weekend? The world on stage never really slows down in Chicago. Here are eight plays we’ve reviewed recently. Take a look at our […]

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Trump Says He’s Mulling Commuting Blagojevich Sentence

President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s considering commuting the sentence of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. “Eighteen years is, I think, really unfair,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force one, […]

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State Rep Lang Resigns From Leadership Post in Wake of Harassment Allegations

A prominent Illinois House Representative stepped down from leadership positions amid allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation. Rep. Lou Lang announced his resignation as House deputy majority leader on Thursday […]

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Album Review: BTS Adds to Their Impressive Discography with Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear,’

When most musicians hit the level of success that BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has, it’s very tempting to want to play it safe. But “safe” doesn’t seem to be in this South […]

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Riot Fest’s First Wave Lineup is Out and It’s Fantastic

Last night, Riot Fest gave the world it’s first look at this year’s festival lineup. With a whole day of hype behind it (including a polka themed teaser video that […]

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Lit,

Folk(tale) Hero: An Interview with Author Edward McClelland

  I wish I could describe Edward McClelland in legendary terms—it would be so damned apropos. I’d tell you he’s as tall as a redwood, as strong as a herd […]

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