The Academy Awards matter. Without them, we’d have all Spiderman all the time. Hollywood’s dreams of critic-proof, merchandise-buying audiences promoting opening day with repetitive viewings and internet glee would come true. And the multinational corporations churning out movies by number would have the game entirely to themselves. Enter the Oscars. Though this is not why […]
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 […]
February may be cold, short… and, given our current circumstances, pretty boring, but there is more than enough love to go around. No matter the status of your love life, romantic comedies expertly mix humor and love, delivering an instant mood boost. Here are 15 classics — and a few new releases — that do […]