There’s something about flipping the calendar over to October that feels different from earlier months. It’s as if the space between September 30 and October 1 is a mini time […]

The kids are back in school, summer is winding down and before long, we’ll all be hibernating again through another Chicago winter. In the meantime, more than a few great […]

This month, with summer blockbusters (thankfully) behind us, film festival season kicks into high gear. While yours truly jets off to Toronto International Film Festival for a week (dispatches to […]

In my 20-plus years as a film critic, I’ve been very fortunate to be a part of some truly great events. But few have been more fun or more rewarding […]