Triple Fast Action Reissues One of the Best ’90s Albums You May Have Never Heard
On the occasion of its 20th anniversary a few years ago, I did a long piece on Triple Fast Action’s sophomore album Cattlemen Don’t, making the argument it is a […]
Dialogs: 2020 CHF Event—Chicago Neighborhood Check-in: Arts and Neighborhood Development
Reported by C.E. Archer-Helke In a Chicago Neighborhood Check-In as lively and vibrant as any in-person panel, Bernard Lloyd of Urban Juncture and Build Bronzeville; Billy Ocasio, “reformed” politician and […]
It’s the Penultimate Bandcamp Friday of the Year, Let’s Support Some Local Acts
We’re nearing the end of the year and Bandcamp Friday is coming to a close. This new tradition of Bandcamp waiving their fees on the very first Friday of the […]
Review: Proxima Explores the Ordinary Life and Emotional Ties of an Ambitious Astronaut
I’ve spoken before about those rare instances when you begin watching a movie and realize almost immediately that you know nothing about what you’re about to watch. You certainly haven’t […]
Review: Sophia Loren Still Delivers in Netflix’s Touching Drama The Life Ahead
Netflix is aiming for all the Oscars next year (assuming the Academy Awards even happen). Most of their heavy-hitting titles are getting one- or two-week runs in theaters before landing […]
Review: Strobophagia Lacks Substance
I love trippy, experimental games. Strangeness doesn’t deter me from enjoying a good game, and is even a refreshing change of pace from the mainstream. Video game art exhibits and […]
Review: Family Drama Let Him Go Sees Kevin Costner and Diane Lane on a Mission to Reclaim their Grandson
Taking a B-movie plot and fusing it with A-level heart and performances, the suspense drama Let Him Go is exactly the type of film we need right now, with its […]
Review: Documentarian Frederick Wiseman Returns with Masterful City Hall, an Immersive Exploration of Municipal Machinations
For as long as I’ve been doing this movie review thing (more than 20 years), I’ve been reviewing a new documentary by Frederick Wiseman (National Gallery; Ex Libris: New York […]
Review: Steeped in Norwegian Myth, Mysterious Mortal Should Be Getting More Attention
I’m not sure how it’s possible Mortal, the new film by Norwegian filmmaker André Øvredal (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, and Trollhunter), isn’t […]
Book Review: The Right Amount of Daring: How to Walk on Water by Rachel Swearingen
By Allison Manley How to Walk on Water by Rachel Swearingen New American Press It’s energizing to pick up a short story collection, knowing almost nothing about it, and finding yourself […]
Review:Mobius Front ‘83 Taps Into the Cold War Era, Fails to Be Fun
There are some reviews that are just hard for me to write. When so many pieces of a game comes this close to being great, but when they’re all put […]
Review: Neo Noir Chicken Police Is a Delight
It’s New Year’s Eve, and you’re a washed-up detective. You’re 121 days until retirement—but it feels like an eternity slowly ticking away. When you step into your office, you’re met […]