Sterling K. Brown stars as a Secret Service agent caught up in a conspiracy that involves a dead president.
Category: Entertainment
Column: A movie’s story exposition is a tricky thing. Consider how we learn what’s what in ‘Presence.’
Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence” requires some initial audience disorientation. Mistake? If so, why do we miss David Lynch so much?
US Virgin Islands offer an easy escape from the drudgery of Chicago’s winter
The islands boast year-round tropical weather, white sand beaches and turquoise waters along with historic multicultural attractions.
Column: To bet or not to bet? A Chicago sportswriter talks of the dangers of gambling
Lester Munson, a journalist and attorney, is among the most passionate anti-gambling voices in this increasingly wagering country.
Valentine’s Day 2025: 70 specials at Chicagoland restaurants and bars, from romantic dinners to Galentine’s Day gatherings
It might be hard to imagine going out in these freezing temps but Valentine’s Day will be here soon so you need to make plans to avoid heartbreak.
What was Elbo Room has reopened as the music venue Bookclub
What was the storied Chicago music club Elbo Room has reopened as Bookclub. According to an announcement of the new music venue late Tuesday, Bookclub quietly opened on Jan. 9 as an independently owned two-level bar and club space; the announcement speculates it may be “the country’s first licensed music venue and bar that is […]
Review: In the intense ‘A Slow Air’ at Steep Theatre, a conversation between siblings is backgrounded by a terrorist act
Scottish playwright David Harrower (“Blackbird”) is known for plays that get their power from a stark and simple exchange of words.
Chicago’s Facets film presenter turns 50 this year. What’s on deck, beyond a new name for itself?
The hardy nonprofit Facets Multimedia has been re-branded as Facets Film Forum, and 2025 continues its movie programming evolution.
Review: Hugh Jackman’s warm ‘From New York, with Love’ has Broadway songs and a star wanting to share the spotlight
His show at Radio City Music Hall has songs from “The Greatest Showman” to an Olivia Newton-John hit, plus Jackman himself inviting others to share the stage.
Here are the winners of the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence
The Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence were announced Sunday, crowning Chicago’s top restaurants and chefs in coveted categories.