Anthony Mackie is sidelined by his own starring vehicle in “Captain America: Brave New World,” which has its moments. But too few.
Review: In ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ a new Captain copes with a reckless president
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Gary woman’s short film to premiere online Wednesday
“Method: A Voice Actor Prepares” premieres online at 8 p.m. Wednesday, according to its Eventbrite page. The premiere is free, and the first 300 people can participate in a question and answer session afterwards.
‘Dog Man’ bests ‘Heart Eyes,’ ‘Love Hurts’ at box office
On a quiet winter weekend at the box office, DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” chased its own tail, repeating as the top movie in theaters.
Today in History: ‘Parasite’ wins Academy Award for Best Picture
On Feb. 9, 2020, “Parasite,” a film from South Korea, won the Academy Award for Best Picture, becoming the first non-English language film to do so.
Today in History: D.W. Griffith’s ‘The Birth of a Nation’ premieres
On Feb. 8, 1915, D.W. Griffith’s controversial epic film “The Birth of a Nation” premiered in Los Angeles.
Column: What classic movies can tell us about our current moment
In times of uncertainty, Hollywood used to rise to the occasion with something to say about it all. What can classic films tell us about the rise of fascism?
Review: ‘No Other Land’ is a heartbreaking Israeli-Palestinian filmmaking story
This superb collaboration between Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers has no U.S. distributor, but it’s here in Chicago and not to be missed.
Column: ‘A Complete Unknown’ focuses on Bob Dylan, but let’s not forget Michael Bloomfield
There were two Chicagoans who were important to Bob Dylan in his early years: manager Al Grossman and guitarist Michael Bloomfield.
Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judge
A federal judge presiding over the heated public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over whether sexual harassment occurred during the making of “It Ends With Us” warned lawyers Monday to obey court rules about public statements meant to ensure a fair trial.
‘Dog Man’ bites off $36 million, taking No. 1 at box office
DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” fetched $36 million in ticket sales at the weekend box office, according to studio estimates Sunday, making it the biggest debut yet in 2025.