Review: Love is Dead is a Cute, Whimsical Puzzle Adventure
There are puzzle games in existence that are built around a clever mechanic or two that persist through the entirety of gameplay. And then you have games like Curiobot’s Love […]
Your E3 2018 Preload is Ready
The yearly Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, is almost upon us. In fact, there has been a steady stream of hype and news about the event coming in […]
Anna and Her Sister: An Interview with The Window Author Amelia Brunskill
In her debut novel The Window, Amelia Brunskill tells the story of Jess Cutter, a Montanan girl whose twin sister Anna is found dead below her bedroom window. Jess—as thoughtful, […]
Review: On First U.S. Release, 1994’s Cold Water is Best for Assayas Devotees
In recent years, writer/director Olivier Assayas has become one of the most reliable filmmakers on the international scene, with such stunners as Demonlover, Clouds of Sils Maria, and last year’s […]
Review: Decency and Compassion Shine in Must-See Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
I’m sure I won’t be the first or only person to say this, but this documentary could not have come at a better time. From the great director Morgan Neville […]
Review: Sixth Annual Juggernaut Film Fest a Feast of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Fun
This past weekend, Otherworld Theatre hosted the sixth annual Juggernaut Film Festival at the Music Box Theater. The festival, while not terribly well publicized, featured a huge selection of sci-fi and […]
Review: An Eclectic and Stacked Lineup Treats Cobra Lounge
A caravan of four stellar bands rolled through Chicago last night, stopping at the Cobra Lounge long enough to provide a sold-out crowd the opportunity to blow some steam out […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 6/7 – 6/10
The weekend is finally here and so is the massive list of events going on in Chicago! Whether you’re looking for concerts, food, festivals parties or talks, there is something […]
Madigan’s Chief of Staff Latest in Springfield Legislature to Resign Amid Allegations of Harassment, Intimidation
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s Chief of Staff resigned Wednesday after being accused of mishandling sexual harassment cases, bullying, and harassment. Sherri Garrett, an account technician in the House, said […]
CTU President Karen Lewis Undergoing Brain Surgery
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis was undergoing brain surgery as part of cancer treatment on Wednesday. The CTU President was first diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2015, and suffered a […]
Police Shoot and Kill 24 Year-Old Man on South Side
Chicago Police shot and killed a 24 year-old man in Bronzeville last night during what they say was an “armed confrontation.” Police officials alleged that Maurice Granton Jr ran from […]
Review: Hotel Artemis, with its Stellar Cast, is Ridiculous. And Fantastic.
Make no mistake (and I don’t think there’s any chance you will), Hotel Artemis is a B-movie wrapped in an A-list cast of actors who are clearly enjoying the hell […]