A thoroughly researched and fantastically told story about two of the unsung heroes of Hollywood, Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story tracks the careers and love story of Harold […]
Before we even dig into the story or performances of the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean film, pointlessly subtitled Dead Men Tell No Tales, allow me to make a public […]
It feels like I’ve been writing about rainy days and Twin Peaks for weeks now. Don’t let the upcoming wet days discourage you from enjoying this pre-Memorial Day weekend. Go […]
Everyone needs a bit of a getaway from time to time. With current affairs quickly escalating from bad to worse it’s more and more appealing these days to think back to […]
I tend to reject the notion that a film has to be tonally consistent throughout to work. The idea of picking a single tone and never straying from it sounds […]
When it comes to watching movies, you have plenty of options nowadays. Yeah, you can stream The Shining on Netflix and it’ll look and sound pretty good, but nothing compares […]
After a few days of uncertainty, we finally know the fate of this locally based courtroom drama. Deadline is reporting that NBC has decided not to renew “Chicago Justice” for a […]
I’ve been jumping into the musical Wayback Machine to disappear into my post-college groove and deflect this post-apocalyptic shit storm. Since the 11/9 election terrorism attack, I’ve already taken a […]
Who’s to say what “crazy” means? And is it really crazy to have a special friend that most people can’t see? Maybe it just takes a good imagination to see […]
Guest author Evan Bryson studied painting and writing in Indiana. He lives in Chicago and works in higher ed. Here he reflects on Barbara Browning’s The Gift published by Coffee House Press. […]
Marie Sklodowska Curie should be a hero for today’s women. Long before today’s concerns about young women not being educated in STEM subjects or being hired for tech jobs, Madame […]
Families are created in many ways and it’s only recently that we recognize the value and beauty of the variety of families in our midst. The My Way Residential, a […]