Instruments speak for themselves. That’s in a performance by DeVotchKa, featuring a revolving door of voices at Vic Theatre Thursday in Chicago. Devotchka is renowned for its multitude of sounds […]
Subtitles, traditionally speaking, are not exactly a friend to comedy. How can a joke succeed if, in the middle of the punchline, one has to take their eyes off the […]
Documentaries abound about historical stories and figures we all know well; they’re typically straight-forward and straight-laced, with talking heads and archival footage recounting whatever incident or experience they document. The […]
Banana Season, director Sanghoon Lee’s offbeat, homegrown indie, tells the story of two lovable losers down on their luck who find one another and learn something about themselves that they […]
It would seem almost impossible to tell the story of world’s most successful living artist and the top-selling female artist in history in roughly 80 minutes, but the new documentary […]
In a time when the importance and benefits of science are questioned and denied at an alarming pace, the superb documentary Science Fair reminds us that each new generation of […]
About 20 minutes into Nell Gwynn, the American premiere of Jessica Swale’s comedy now on at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, it’s possible to wonder just exactly what we’re all doing here. […]
This oddly charming work from director David Lowery (Ghost Story, Pete’s Dragon) is based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), a man who spent a great deal […]
It’s difficult (but not impossible) for me to believe that even those who flat out loathe the latest superhero outing, Venom, won’t find something about it to enjoy, if only for […]
The Harris Theater marked its milestone 15th anniversary with a memorable performance by both artistic directors of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Pianist Wu Han and her husband cellist […]
As Chicago prepares for hibernation over the long winter ahead, October proves to be a strong month for film options around town. With plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween on […]
When it comes to pizza, Chicagoans will not hesitate to point out that the city’s pizza reigns supreme. Both deep dish and tavern-style thin crust are a point of pride […]
