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“Hello, I’m Charlie Trotter if you give a %#@*&.” Those are the words spoken to chef Grant Achatz the first time he comes face to face with Charlie Trotter at the eponymous Lincoln Park restaurant he helmed between 1987 and 2012. In a riveting monologue made even more unsettling by a soundtrack of thrashing drums […]
Did you know that NBC’s The Office was cumulatively streamed more than 57 billion minutes in 2020? It’s safe to say we returned to our favorite feel-good shows during our shelter-in-place. Now we have the chance to step into the world of The Office, right here in Chicago. The Office Experience, a fully-immersive opportunity to […]
The Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, will return to form this month with screenings in theaters and at a drive-in, as well as being streamed virtually from home. From dramas and thrillers to documentaries and comedies, the festival, scheduled for Oct. 13-24, presents an array of offerings, featuring competitive categories […]
Most years, filmmakers, actors and producers from around the world fly out to Marin from across the globe to attend the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF). This year, due to travel restrictions as a response to Covid-19, there will be a stronger emphasis on local films and filmmakers. Here are nine MVFF films with Bay […]
Since its inception in 2015, the Mind the Gap Summit is an event that has made an impact. Each year at the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF), the program spotlights the work of women and other historically excluded groups in the film industry, providing them with resources that are typically inaccessible for marginalized communities. This […]
Following an unprecedented, transformative 2020, the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) begins its return to form in 2021. From opening night to closing night, from filmmaker Q&As to industry panels, MVFF is welcoming in-person audiences back with open arms this year. But rest assured, health and safety will take precedence over all. “There won’t be […]
Cinephiles and storytellers, rejoice! Chicago’s premier celebration of cinema, The Chicago International Film Festival, is back for its 57th event. Running Oct. 13-24, the festival offers moviegoers the ultimate Chicago film experience, including premiere screenings in theaters and online, post-screening artist discussions, and tributes to legendary filmmakers. The festival will open with Wes Anderson’s The […]
Of the many things to look forward to in the fall, the return of TV and blockbuster movies is at the top of our list. And lucky for us, this season is brimming with new and returning television shows, and movies that are finally making it to theaters after long pandemic delays. Here are the […]
In the theatrical continuum of life, how does a 13-year-old girl follow up the act of rock-and-roll legend Lou Reed singing “Happy Birthday” to her, adorned with a Belgian Chocolate cake presented by her father — on a tour bus in Belgium? With determination, humility, and grace Sara Wasserman has done so by giving back. […]
