“There’s a whole generation interested in film now seeing “His Girl Friday” or “Bringing Up Baby” on the big screen,” says Kyle Westphal of the Chicago Film Society.
Column: You know who’s suddenly flocking to old movies in Chicago? Young audiences
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Today in History: ‘Rent’ premieres off-Broadway
On Feb. 13, 1996, the rock musical “Rent,” by Jonathan Larson, premiered off-Broadway less than three weeks after Larson’s death.
Review: In ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ a new Captain copes with a reckless president
Anthony Mackie is sidelined by his own starring vehicle in “Captain America: Brave New World,” which has its moments. But too few.
‘Watson’ review: Sherlock’s loyal sidekick takes center stage
Morris Chestnut stars as Dr. John Watson — yes, Sherlock’s old pal — at the forefront of his own medical procedural.
Frequency Festival is back: A sneak peek at this year’s acts
For a sampling of sounds, look no further than Frequency Festival, an annual celebration of the musical avant-garde.
‘Saturday Night Live’ plans a massive 50th anniversary special. Who’s coming and how to watch
Airing Sunday and spanning three hours, the live “SNL50: The Anniversary Celebration” will assemble a dream team of stars who have helped the show become an enduring pop culture force.
Sheryl Crow will play the Illinois State Fair this summer
Her concert joins an August date for Def Leppard and others already on sale for the Grandstand.
Column: Worst Super Bowl ever? From awful ads to a divisive halftime show to a boring game, 10 things to forget.
A terrible game deserved a terrible pregame, halftime show and commercials. Super Bowl LIX had it all.
Chicago says it hopes to open city-owned market instead of city-owned grocery store
Details are scarce about when such a city market would open, how it would be funded and operated and where it would be located.
‘SNL50’ anniversary special will feature Dave Chappelle, Steve Martin, Bad Bunny, Paul McCartney and more
The “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special will include guest appearances by Steve Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle and numerous other stars who’ve been associated with the show over the years — in addition to a host of alumni, including from the show’s very first cast.