Review: Soccer Mommy Stuns with Minimalism at Lincoln Hall
Soccer Mommy, helmed by Sophie Allison, has been a buzz-worthy band on the scene as of late. And at Lincoln Hall on Thursday night—which they had completely sold out—their show […]
Van Dyke Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder, Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Twice, Illinoisans React to Kavanaugh Confirmation – Today 10-08-18
Van Dyke Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty Friday of 2nd degree murder, along with 16 counts of aggravated assault—one […]
2018 Music Box of Horrors Serves Up a Marathon of Scares, Special Guests
For the fourth year in a row, the 24-hour horror movie marathon known as the Music Box of Horrors is programmed and hosted by Will Morris, Assistant Programmer at American […]
Review: Julian Lage Trio Captivated Lincoln Hall
Sometimes I go to a show that is wonderful. I leave feeling satisfied and happy, having seen a great night of music and spent time with friends. Other, more rare […]
Review: Lyric Opera Launches a Strong 64th Season with Moving, Minimalist La Bohème
There are certain experiences, certain accomplishments that, understandably, pop up on most people’s Bucket Lists, those to-do lists of what we’d all like to check off before we leave this […]
Review: This is the Police 2 Has a Great Story, but its Multiple Genres Lead to Uneven Gameplay
Sometimes you’re not sure what kind of game you want to play. Maybe you want X-COM-style, isometric turn-based combat, but maybe you also want a management game. Maybe you just […]
Tension Builds in Luxury Hotel Room(s) in Zurich at Steep Theatre
Zürich by Amelia Roper at Steep Theatre is a tantalizing 105 minutes of tension, laced with some smart dialogue. Directed by Brad DeFabo Akin, the play’s five scenes are so cleverly constructed […]
Review: DeVotchKa, Music of the Street at Vic Theatre
Instruments speak for themselves. That’s in a performance by DeVotchKa, featuring a revolving door of voices at Vic Theatre Thursday in Chicago. Devotchka is renowned for its multitude of sounds […]
Review: Subtitles Be Damned, Heavy Trip is Heavy On Laughs
Subtitles, traditionally speaking, are not exactly a friend to comedy. How can a joke succeed if, in the middle of the punchline, one has to take their eyes off the […]
Review: Bisbee ’17 Breaks the Bounds of Average Documentary Filmmaking
Documentaries abound about historical stories and figures we all know well; they’re typically straight-forward and straight-laced, with talking heads and archival footage recounting whatever incident or experience they document. The […]
Review: Twee Indie Dramedy Banana Season Spreads Its Narrative a Bit Too Thin
Banana Season, director Sanghoon Lee’s offbeat, homegrown indie, tells the story of two lovable losers down on their luck who find one another and learn something about themselves that they […]
Review: Brisk Kusama: Infinity Gives An Unsung Artist Her Due
It would seem almost impossible to tell the story of world’s most successful living artist and the top-selling female artist in history in roughly 80 minutes, but the new documentary […]