Fan Expo Chicago 2023 Thursday Panel Catchup
Thursdays at Fan Expo Chicago are usually a bit low-key, with fewer guests on site and a lighter programming schedule given the shorter time frame, but this year Fan Expo […]
Recap: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (S16, Ep8) — Bizarre, Brilliant Finale Gets Inside Dennis’s Head
“If I wanted my blood pressure to be low, I would simply command my body to make it low.” In It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the majority of the Gang’s […]
Recap: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (S16, Ep7) — Reynolds Sibling Rivalry Makes for an Entertaining Bowling Episode
If there’s one thing I miss about early Always Sunny episodes, it’s the relationship between the Reynolds siblings. Dennis (Glenn Howerton) and Dee (Kaitlin Olson) are the only members of […]
Recap: The Idol (S1, Ep5) — Deeply Miserable Finale Drags Itself to a Tiring Conclusion
When I first started watching The Idol, I felt as though there was hope for it, that it had things to say and interesting ideas to execute. When I finished […]
Recap: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (S16, Ep6) — The Gang Clings to the Past in Best Episode of the Season
Always Sunny is not a show particularly interested in themes or character progression—any moment of apparent growth is cut off at the knees by just how awful these people are. […]
Review: King on Screen Explores the Good, Bad and Scary Film Adaptations of Prolific Author Stephen King
Actor-turned-director Daphné Baiwir (2021’s The Rebellious Olivia de Havilland) clearly has a great affection for author Stephen King, but her latest documentary, King on Screen—as you might have guessed—is more […]
Review: Gal Gadot Sheds Her Superhero Armor for Action Pic Heart of Stone
Gal Gadot has absolutely proven she can play Wonder Woman across multiple films (including cameos in two other DC films this year), but I’m still not sure she’s proven herself […]
Review: Sir Ben Kingsley Finds the Heart and Emotional High Points of Feel-Good Alien Drama Jules
While filmmaker Marc Turtletaub has had a long and successful career as a producer, his latest work Jules is only his third as a director (following the intriguing Puzzle), and […]
The 2023 Fan Expo Choose Your Own Adventure Preview Is HERE!
Get in, losers! It’s time for another convention! Lace up your comfiest shoes, get all hydrated and bring fat stacks of cash to Rosemont this weekend (and today!) for Fan […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 8/10 and Beyond
‘First week of August was pretty great so lets keep the good times rolling with another weekend of amazing events! As always there are plenty of festivals, movies, and more […]
Review: In Steppenwolf’s No Man’s Land, Four Characters Act Out Pinter’s Menacing Puzzle
Steppenwolf Theatre’s production of Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land is meticulously staged and performed by an excellent cast. Director Les Waters’ four actors do a masterful job with Pinter’s puzzling 1974 script. […]
Review: With Guitarist Aniello Desiderio, Grant Park Symphony Orchestra Gives an Inspired Performance
Under the direction of guest conductor David Danzmayr, the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra gave an inspired performance at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Wednesday night. While the playing was tight […]