Review: The Seagull Lacks Passion, Despite a Strong Cast
The first of two new films starring Saoirse Ronan coming out this month (On Chesil Beach arrives next week in Chicago), this adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull doesn’t add […]
Review: The Holy Father in Close Focus in Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
This documentary about the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas and the first from below the equator, gives a great deal of insight into Pope Francis, who insists […]
Don’t Miss 2001: A Space Odyssey at Music Box Theatre
This is not so much a review as it is me putting you on high alert to this 50th anniversary 70mm presentation of Stanley Kubrick’s landmark science-fiction film, 2001: A […]
Review: Iconic Talents Totally Wasted in Shameful Book Club
I loathed this movie—every scene, every joke, every performance, every idea. And the shame of it is, I could envision a film in which the template of a book club […]
Review: Deadpool 2 Delivers a Sequel with Plenty to Chew On
Even the plot summary for Deadpool 2 is amusing: “Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a […]
Review: Conan Exiles–Barbaric Fantasy Survival
Open world survival was once the hot ticket, occupying the space in which battle royale currently resides. Ironically, both genres are in their heyday as Early Access promises are turning […]
Calling All Nerds: It’s Time to Assemble for the Sixth Annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Fest
It’s time once again to buckle up for three days of nerdy performance fun at Stage 773 tonight as the sixth annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festival begins. This year’s […]
Review: FAR: Lone Sails is a Beautiful, Atmospheric Masterpiece
FAR: Lone Sails is the tale of a journey across a dead or dying world, rendered in a beautiful watercolor-esque art style. The debut title of Swiss developer Okomotive, I […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 5/17 – 5/20
It’s another overflowing weekend for Chicago! There are just so many events going on in our amazing city that it’s hard to keep up. Concerts, popups, food trucks, conventions, and […]
Supporters of CBA for Obama Library Rally Ahead of Plan Commission’s Decision
Supporters demanding a Community Benefits Agreement be attached to the proposed plan to build the Obama Presidential Library in Jackson Park rallied on Wednesday and Thursday morning ahead of The […]
First of Five Hearings on Police Civilian Review Bodies Breaks up Amid Protest
The first of five hearings on civilian oversight boards for the Chicago Police Department broke up Tuesday amid protests of the format and process. The Chicago City Council’s Committee on […]
Illinois House Democrats Unsure When They Can Pass ERA
Though the largely symbolic vote to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment passed out of a House Committee Wednesday, it still does not have enough votes to pass the full House, […]