In her newest film Knives and Skin, writer and director Jennifer Reader takes teen horror-comedy to new heights. The film had its Chicago premiere on..
Writer and director Céline Sciamma created a masterpiece with her highly anticipated French historical drama Portrait of a Lady on Fire. The film had its..
Numb. That is how some of Warden Bernadine Williams’ (Alfre Woodard) subordinates at the prison might describe her as she walks from her office to..
A Girl Missing, directed by Koji Fukada, shown at the Chicago International Film Festival on October 15, doesn’t live up to the plotline’s potential. Instead..
My mom looked me dead in the eyes and told me she would pay me to get my nails redone. I laughed. If my mom..
NEW ALBUM Marquis Hill: Love Tape Every year Marquis Hill has dropped a profound album and he’s back— this time with Love Tape. This is..
On Saturday, September 28, Kanye West visited Chicago to let some of his hometown fans get a first listen to his unreleased album, Jesus Is..
Last Friday night London singer Nao performed at the Metro. Chicago’s own R&B and pop artist Jean Deaux set the vibe with her low key..
At the Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival on May 25, Run Forrest Run performed to a large crowd. People sang and danced while reminiscing to songs from..
Summertime is festival season. Whether it be Pitchfork, Wicker Park Fest or Lollapazoola, everyone is attending something and is given the opportunity to see one..