Review: Mount Eerie Beautifully Details the Absurdity of Existence
It feels like an eternity ago that I last saw Phil Elverum’s Mount Eerie perform live. It was back in 2019, only a few months before the pandemic would shut […]
Review: Tom Hardy Stars as a Crooked Detective in Havoc, an Intense and Visceral Action Thriller
In Havoc, the latest absolutely chaotic, utterly brutal actioner from writer/director Gareth Evans (The Raid), Tom Hardy plays Walker, a beaten-down, taken-out-with-the-trash detective who starts out like that even before […]
Review: Video Game Adaptation Until Dawn Sees a Group of Friends Relive the Same Murderous Night
Considering the pedigree of the horror video game adaptation Until Dawn, I admittedly expected something better. From director David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation, both Shazam! movies) and writers […]
Review: An Unexpected, and Ultimately Passionless, Love Triangle Is at the Center of Mid-Century Set On Swift Horses
Based on the 2019 book by Shannon Pufahl, On Swift Horses is a story about secrets and secret lives in the period in American history immediately following the Korean War. […]
Chicago Is Lit: Independent Bookstore Day and More Spring Events
For regular readers of this column, Saturday’s Independent Bookstore Day is likely as highly anticipated as the Super Bowl (if not more so). If you haven’t made your game day […]
Review: Kishi Bashi Brings Hope and Comfort to the Auditorium with the Chicago Philharmonic
Last Saturday was an evening filled with the music of one of the most fascinating artists of our time. Kaoro Dill Ishibashi goes by the melodic-sounding portmanteau Kishi Bashi. The […]
Review: The Legend of Ochi Channels the Familiar and the Fantastical for a Charming Story of Connection and Courage
In that rare blend of fairy tales, fantasy, folk horror, and monster movies, the directing debut from music video veteran Isaiah Saxon (The Legend of Ochi) introduces us to a […]
Review: Ben Affleck and On-Screen Brother Jon Bernthal Return for Action-Packed, Neurodivergent The Accountant 2
It’s been nearly ten years since director Gavin O’Connor (Warrior, Pride & Glory) and screenwriter Bill Dubuque brought us The Accountant, the curious story of Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck), who […]
Preview: MUBI Fest 2025 Kicks Off With Screenings, Makers Market and Live Music
This article was written by Cortlyn Kelly. MUBI Fest returns to Chicago April 26 and 27 as its launching point for its 2025 world tour. As the only stop in […]
Essay: I Choose the Spring of Hope Instead of Trump’s Winter
Each morning, I wake up to two stories. One is loud and distressing, shrilly demanding attention. The other is quiet, gentle and calm. One is like being caught in a […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 4/24 and Beyond
Chicago spring is here! That means one very warm and pleasant day, one full of April showers, and a few moderately cool days. But no matter how disparate the days […]
Review: Citadel Theatre’s A Jukebox for the Algonquin Offers Broad Laughs and a Big Heart
Paul Stroili’s A Jukebox for the Algonquin, currently onstage at Citadel Theatre, does not take place anywhere near the famous literary watering hole. Instead, everything happens in a recreation room […]