Come to Chicago’s Cabaret: Past and Present
When most people hear the word “cabaret” they likely think of Berlin and the Weimar republic and, of course, the theatrical musical and film Cabaret. But Chicago also has a […]
Review: Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali Explores the Bond Between Two Influential, Controversial Figures
It’s something of a companion piece to Regina King’s 2020 directing debut One Night in Miami (although I’ve gone back and forth on which you should watch first)—or perhaps the […]
Who We’re Excited to See at Pitchfork Music Festival 2021!
It may be coming a little later than usual this year, but we’re massively excited for Pitchfork Music Festival this weekend! As always, PMF is bringing some of the best […]
Preview: Music Lives Here Pays Tribute to Chicago’s Legendary Music History by Marking 50 Historic Sites
Chicago now has a set of historical landmark markers arrayed all over the city that pay tribute to the spaces, places and people in the grand history of music in […]
Review: Fun and Challenging the Hunter: Call of the Wild Opens Up Hunting in the Southwest with Rancho del Arroyo
Hunting games have always been a hard sell for me. They have the tendency to lean too heavily towards realism at the expense of fun, or too much towards arcade-like […]
Review: Japanese Pop Star Masumi Leads a Bold, Brutal and Bloody Yakuza Princess
Right out of the gate during Brazilian filmmaker Vicente Amorim’s (Motorrad) latest work, Yakuza Princess, I learned something new and very interesting—that Sao Paulo, Brazil plays host to the largest […]
Take a “Drive” with Divino Niño and Their Great New Song
It’s always a good day when Divino Niño releases a new song. It’s been just over a year since they released the ethereal track “Made Up My Mind” and over […]
Review: At Times Dark and Grotesque, Nia DaCosta’s Candyman Seeks to Give Meaning to the Classic Horror Myth
One of the reasons this combination remake/sequel/reboot of the gets-better-with-age 1992 film Candyman is tough to discuss is because it’s a film that can’t quite decide what it is or […]
Review: Grant Park, Classic Broadway and the Power of a Not-So-Humid Night
The humidity that has made this one of Chicago’s least pleasant summers lifted for last weekend. It was perfect timing for the Grant Park Music Festival‘s airy Classic Broadway, its […]
Review: Why Chicago Is Chicago, A History of the Chicago Portage, by Benjamin Sells
A History of the Chicago Portage: The Crossroads That Made Chicago and Helped Make America By Benjamin Sells Northwestern University Press Let me tell you: I’m a huge Chicago history […]
Review: Exploring the Relationship Between Art and Music at the Oak Park Art League
A common element that visual art and music share is their power to evoke an emotional response. Artists and musicians create works that not only unlock emotions, but also alter […]
Review: Svoboda 1945: Liberation Is a Tragic, Affecting Masterwork
War is a difficult subject. History is often written by the victors, sometimes without regard for the truth. And one of the few truths of war is that it’s ugly, […]