Best Chicago Beer for Every Season
The difficulty in choosing a favorite beer lies somewhere between choosing a favorite movie and a favorite child, with the answer inevitably becoming “It depends.” If I want something both […]
Film Review: Last Flag Flying Won’t Leave a Lasting Impression
(This review originally ran as part of my Chicago International Film Festival coverage.) One of the more disappointing, high-profile works of fall movie season is the latest from Richard Linklater […]
Film Review: Daddy’s Home 2 Is Really, Really, Really Not Good
As weird as it is having this sequel released on the heels of Bad Moms Christmas, where both films feature their lead characters during the holiday season, the fact that they […]
Interview: C. Spike Trotman of Iron Circus Comics
In 2009, Chicago webcomic cartoonist C. Spike Trotman, under her own publishing company, Iron Circus Comics, created the Kickstarter page for her first crowdfunded comic, “Poorcraft.” Since then, Iron Circus has […]
Poleitico: Pole Dancing and Politics at the Den
Polaris, a new contemporary pole dance company, debuted at Chicago’s Den Theatre in Wicker Park on Wednesday night with their show Poleitico. Billed as “a contemporary pole show focusing on […]
‘Winter Dreams’ Offers Timeless Views of Urban Landscapes @ Everybody’s Coffee
It was another chilly evening in November. The air was damp, a cold wind was blowing off the lake, and darkness came too soon ― all the signs that winter is […]
Civitas Ensemble and Driehaus Museum Combine Chamber Music with French Posters
Continuing its emphasis on French composers and their milieu, the Civitas Ensemble on Tuesday night teamed up with the Driehaus Museum, which is presently showing an exhibit of commercial art […]
Game Review: Sonic Forces Gets Nowhere Fast
In 2011 Sonic Generations heralded a return to Sonic the Hedgehog greatness. It was short lived. Developer Sonic Team has tried to recapture some of that magic in Sonic Forces, […]
MCA Chicago Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Three-Part Exhibition
Last week, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago celebrated its 50th anniversary, and made quite a spectacle of the milestone. The day began with a few words from MCA Director […]
Film Review: All the Queen’s Horses Has the Who and How, but Lacks the Why
Chicago’s own Kartemquin Films is known in the documentary film world for 50 years of thoughtful, thought-provoking filmmaking. Beyond that narrow niche, the non-profit filmmaking outfit has risen to wider […]
Film Review: Highly Personal Requiem for a Running Back is Rough Around the Edges
When I lived in Indianapolis, the Colts were at the height of their success. With Peyton Manning on the field and Tony Dungy calling the shots, I got swept up […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 11/9 – 11/12
This weekend is looking nice and full of events from great concerts, interesting films, engaging discussions, art exhibits, and a nice showing of local crafters selling their wares! So don’t […]