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The rise and fall and rise again of Richard Pryor — Criterion releases a new edition of ‘Jo Jo Dancer’
His autobiographical 1986 movie reaches back to his days growing up in Peoria. The comedian accomplished so much, and could have accomplished so much more.
‘Severance’ review: In Season 2, more of the same
While “Severance” has a wonderfully creepy-compelling premise, it’s a concept better suited to a movie than a multi-episode TV series.
5 concerts for Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in Chicago
Whether you’re interested in dancing to house music or immersing yourself in an electronic and orchestral concert, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this long weekend.
‘Wolf Man’ review: Like father, like son in a grim and serious horror remake
Director Leigh Whannell makes horror films for grown-ups. Unlike his “Invisible Man” remake, though, this one is a bit of a slog.
Review: ‘One of Them Days’ is a Los Angeles comedy with unexpected poignancy — and Keke Palmer
Its timing is bittersweet — the first Los Angeles-set comedy of 2025, opening mid-wildfires — but Keke Palmer energizes “One of Them Days.”
Review: ‘Kid Prince and Pablo’ by Lifeline Theatre adds hip hop score to a classic Twain tale
This new adaptation by Chicago’s own Quijada brothers modernizes Mark Twain’s “The Prince and the Pauper.”
Return to Taipei: A mom-and-daughter trip to Taiwan’s relaxed capital city highlights its creature comforts
In Taiwan’s relaxed capital, it’s easy to pamper yourself, especially with culinary delights at dessert shops, night markets or even a Michelin-star spot.
An outsider no more, Intuit Art Museum opens this spring after $10 million makeover
The art museum devoted to work by self-taught artists has nearly completed a renovation and expansion that gives it four gallery spaces in its building on Milwaukee Avenue.
2024 Readers’ Choice Food Awards: It’s time to nominate your favorite food spots from across Chicagoland
Nominations are open for the 2024 Readers’ Choice Food awards, where we give you the chance to weigh in on the best food from last year.