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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s a scene early on in Ocean’s 8 when Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) is laying out her grand jewelry heist scheme and she rejects the idea of including any men as […]
Shape of the World by developer Hollow Tree Games is like walking through a peaceful dreamscape. It’s not really a game in the more traditional sense: there are no quests […]
Eating at my favorite Chinese restaurant always leaves me with a craving to create those delectable dishes myself. I’ve played around with stir-fries and sticky rice over the years—to varying […]