Loosely based on a true story, The Rip tells the tale of a group of Miami cops who receive a tip about a stash house with millions of dollars of […]

When you examine previous films from Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels, Hedda) and the now-four-film 28 (Days/Weeks/Years) Later franchise, you’ll notice one important thing: they rarely repeat themselves. Ignoring the […]

There are plenty of instances of French actors finding stardom in English-language cinema, from Isabelle Huppert and Jean Reno to Marion Cotillard and Vincent Cassel. It’s more rare for an […]

This article was originally published as part of our 2025 Fantastic Fest dispatch coverage. Every once in a while, I’m reminded how fun it is to walk into a movie […]

I entered a screening of The Testament of Ann Lee much the way I enter most film screenings: knowing as little as possible. Sure, I knew Amanda Seyfried stars as […]

The best thing about January 2026 is that 2025 is over. However, since it’s the beginning of the new year and I’m still waiting patiently for a few Chicago albums […]

The snow has made another appearance this winter season, but that shouldn’t dissuade you from heading out and discovering something fun to do this weekend! There are plenty of concerts, […]

The nebulous world of psychedelic music has always had blurry edges, and the genre’s “big tent” encompasses a strain of thoughtful and nuanced singer-songwriter tunes that take you places. Chicago […]

Reviewed by Tori Rego The well-worn “a stranger comes to town” narrative genesis is given new life in Lake Markham’s debut novel, Lo Siento. The main character, as much as […]

It’s that magical time of year. The winter holidays? Valentine’s Day? Even better—Chicago Restaurant Week. From January 23 to February 8, CRW gives Chicagoans and visitors alike the opportunity to […]

It’s never too early to start planning your summer festival schedule! Earlier today SPACE Presents and Valslist Music took that to heart as they released the lineup for Winnetka Music […]

I’ve seen The Voice of Hind Rajab categorized by some as a documentary, which it absolutely is not. But I can see why some might react to it as if […]