All of our questions are answered in the movies. Unforgettable visuals, soaring scores, characters worth knowing, language that becomes part of our lexicon. But film also has given us delicate pastel macaroons in Sofia Coppola’s 2006 Marie Antoinette, a gourmet prison feast of razor thin garlic, iced lobsters and seared steak in 1990’s Goodfellas, the Naranjo […]
Enough already. That was my prayer. Circumstances had accumulated into a layer cake of dread. I couldn’t force down one more slice. I couldn’t do it anymore, not one more day, maybe not even one more hour. How do you find strength when you’ve already been emptied out so thoroughly? I’d dressed after the scan […]
If you are looking for more ways to give back this month, you’re in for a treat. On Thursday, October 8, you can tune in to the Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation Yellow Umbrella Party that will feature a number of celebrity appearances, all for a good cause. The Amy Krouse Rosenthal (AKR) Foundation is a […]
Obviously, the 43rd Annual Mill Valley Film Festival will be one to remember. A drive-in opening night, ten days of streaming feature films and shorts, all happening with very little social contact. Besides the community gatherings and celebrity sightings, the Mill Valley Film Festival also raises funds for the California Film Institute. This year, because […]
October (like every season since March) is looking a bit weird this year. But the spooky season does not have to be canceled. You can still get up, get out and get festive this fall with these fun October events happening around Chicago! Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago Sept. […]
Editor’s Note: As of Wednesday, November 18, the FRIENDS Experience is closed due to increased Covid-19 cases and government mandates. Slated to be open through Jan. 3, they hope to re-open March 17, 2021 at its current location. Ever wondered what it would be like to pull up a chair in Monica’s spotless kitchen, grab […]
Just when we needed it most, escapism comes to town via the largest collection outside of Paris of the Impressionist’s works—on display now at The Art Institute of Chicago. “Why go to Paris since Paris has come to Chicago?” – Chicago Daily Tribune, 1888 This month, our 2020 Best Museum winner The Art Institute of […]
In search of your next family-friendly show to stream? A new National Geographic series takes viewers backstage at Walt Disney World to showcase the animals and their caretakers in action at the beloved theme parks that are home to more than 300 species and 5,000 animals. “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” an eight-part docu-series narrated […]
Obviously, the 43rd Annual Mill Valley Film Festival will be one to remember. A drive-in opening night, ten days of streaming feature films and shorts, all happening with very little social contact. Besides the community gatherings and celebrity sightings, the Mill Valley Film Festival also raises funds for the California Film Institute. This year, because […]
Obviously, the 43rd Annual Mill Valley Film Festival will be one to remember. A drive-in opening night, ten days of streaming feature films and shorts, all happening with very little social contact. Besides the community gatherings and celebrity sightings, the Mill Valley Film Festival also raises funds for the California Film Institute. This year, because […]
