It’s hard not to watch this new take on Anaconda and not think of Tropic Thunder, since both are about a group of filmmakers (one sanctioned by a studio, the […]
As Americans, most of us are suckers for stories about underdogs or comebacks or rising up from great adversity to triumph in the end, and certainly, the debut solo film […]
It’s no secret that Hugh Jackman is a, forgive me, jack of all trades. The man can do it all, from super-hero to Broadway star. He’s a man’s man who’s […]
It’s a shame that more American audiences don’t seek out international cinema when it makes its way to US movie theaters; it was always a struggle for films with subtitles […]
Chicago’s Cedille Records has completed another year of releasing enjoyable and, in some cases, astonishing compact discs in 2025. In recent years, vocal music has been the highlight. While vocal […]
When I first met Craig Brewer, it was after a very early screening of his third feature film, 2006’s Black Snake Moan (maybe three months before its official release date). […]
Before 2025, I had only known of the name “Ryan Davis” from State Champion’s Bandcamp liner notes for their 2018 remarkably underrated album, Send Flowers. I was in the throes […]
Every winter, Chicago bars undergo a familiar transformation. Ordinary spaces fill with lights, ornaments, and festive cocktails designed for maximum holiday cheer. This year’s lineup includes maximalist spectacle, nostalgic comfort, […]
In 2016, legendary avant-garde artist and musician Yoko Ono presented Chicago with a sculpture called Skylanding. It stands in Jackson Park on the same site where the Japanese Pavilion stood […]
If you’re searching for a dining experience that feels charming and intimate while still delivering upscale quality at an approachable price point, Sapori Trattoria is a standout destination in one […]
About a month ago a friend of mine texted me and suggested we go to Evette’s Chicago for breakfast. It was a dreary November Sunday, one of the first really […]
I don’t think I’m the only Chicagoan who finds it strangely exhilarating to realize that, over the past 60 or so years, I might have ridden in the same el […]
