Barbershop: The Next Cut

Cutting hair and cutting up

"...again at Calvin’s Barbershop on the South Side of Chicago in this serious-minded but laugh-out-loud second sequel to the..."

April 22, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Tellers Debuts Downtown on Friday

Motivational speaking realtor is Austin’s newest club owner

"...acquisition for 607 Trinity, the building previously known as Chicago House, which will soon become his debut venue, Tellers...."

Sept. 29, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Gift

Joel Edgerton moves to the director's chair for this white-knuckle suspenser

"...unpleasantness – a miscarriage, or worse – back in Chicago. With a new house, a new job, and a..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Divergent Series: Insurgent

The kids are on the run – again

"...likes of Jeanine (Winslet), militant ruler of a near-future Chicago where most denizens have been split into five approved..."

March 27, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

SXSW Live Shot: Vic Mensa

More Drake than a Tyler, the Creator

"...Vic Mensa, a 21-year-old from Chicago, was recently in Paris with Kanye West. Call him..."

March 18, 2015 Music Post by Luke Winkie

Life Itself

The life of Roger Ebert is celebrated in this documentary by the director of Hoop Dreams.

"...Ironically, Ebert – the movie critic for the Chicago Sun-Times – first found a national audience with a..."

July 11, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Finding Vivian Maier

After buying a storage locker full of unknown photos, the filmmaker becomes the de facto executor of the unheralded photographer of the title.

"...In 2007 at a Chicago auction house, John Maloof purchased a storage locker crammed..."

May 2, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Divergent

Yet another dystopic YA book series gets translated to film – and one that resembles thebestseller: engrossing yet flimsy.

"...Beatrice Prior, living in a post-war, futuristic version of Chicago. Her voiceover narration guides the viewer through a thicket..."

March 21, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

About Last Night

Sexual perversity is released with gleeful abandon in this second film outing for Mamet's 40-year-old play.

"...adaptation of David Mamet’s 1974 play Sexual Perversity in Chicago – sanded down in 1986 as About Last Night..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Dhoom: 3

This Bollywood action thriller is burning up the box office.

"...which a circus entertainer robs a corrupt bank in Chicago. Consequently, two policeman from Mumbai are assigned to the..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Respected Chef/Restaurateur Charlie Trotter Dead at 54

Trotter was known for innovation, dedication to excellence

"...discussion earlier this week mentioned the untimely death of Chicago chef/restaurateur Charlie Trotter, my first thought was that I..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Drinking Buddies

Mumblecore pro Joe Swanberg successfully ups his game by using professional actors in this observational drama.

"...many mere eye-candy roles), the promotions manager for a Chicago craft brewery who is thick-as-thieves with her co-worker, Luke..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Lawless

Abundantly violent yet decidedly listless, there’s very little kick to this moonshining picture from director John Hillcoat and musician/screenwriter Nick Cave.

"...overall listlessness. But it’s Pearce’s flamboyant performance as the Chicago lawman Charlie Rakes that becomes the film’s most memorable..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Vow

A woman awakes from a coma with severe memory loss, forcing her husband to win her love all over again. Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum star.

"...living la vida boho on the North Side of Chicago. (That's movie boho; their loft looks like it was..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Go for It!

A young woman in Chicago learns to overcome her fears and become a hip-hop dancer in this inspirational dance movie.

"...the inspirational teacher, the mismatched love interest. But this Chicago-based drama from first-time writer/director Carmen Marron is only passably..."

May 20, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Johnny Depp sails the seas once again.

"...Verbinski's last two Pirates films, incoming director Rob Marshall (Chicago) keeps the subplots to a minimum, the action to..."

May 20, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Little Fockers

Surely we're not the only ones Fockered out as this franchise aims for low-brow smut in its third outing.

"...their lives – the couple is now residing in Chicago and raising twins. Greg (né Gaylord – apparently “Gay”..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Formosa Betrayed

In this political thriller, an FBI agent investigates the murder of a Taiwanese-American.

"...reviewed at press time. An FBI agent and a Chicago cop investigate the murder of a Taiwanese-American, providing the..."

March 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Merry Gentleman

Michael Keaton directed and stars in this glum story about a suicidal hit man and the woman who may save him or prove to be his undoing.

"...the story’s gloom are the dark urban streets of Chicago, where the story is set. With the help of..."

July 17, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Arne Duncan = Ally

Barack Obama selects Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education, so what does this mean for the gays?

"...Duncan is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Public Schools, and a full-on supporter of the expansion..."

Dec. 17, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Craddick Praised for Leadership

Speaker in Chicago for American Legislative Exchange Council award

"...to clear some space on the dresser: He's in Chicago today, receiving the William J. Raggio award from congenital..."

July 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With

Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin wrote, directed, and stars in this endearing schlub-in-Chicago movie that features contributions from Sarah Silverman, Bonnie Hunt, and other comic performers.

"...more? Garlin wrote, directed, and stars in this endearing schlub-in-Chicago movie, which is based on his solo stage show..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal

Josh Hancock, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, dead at 29

"...one in an 8-1 loss to the arch rival Chicago Cubs on Saturday. It was a typical outing for..."

April 29, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

The Producers

The film's wonderfully over-the-top performances often feel constrained by first-time film director Susan Stroman, whose inexperience behind the camera is all too apparent.

"...the genre in the manner of Moulin Rouge or Chicago, but Stroman’s flat and often lifeless direction does the..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Roll Bounce

Hot-wiring a penchant for sports film truisms to some seriously spot-on Seventies nostalgia, this Bow Wow vehicle is an easygoing portrayal of teenage camaraderie and its attendant difficulties.

"...angst. Young (but not L’il) Bow Wow plays Southside Chicago rollerskating champ X (short for Xavier), who, along with..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Shall We Dance?

Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, and Susan Sarandon co-star in in this tempting remake of a Japanese film about a man's midlife slump.

"...1996 Japanese film of the same name, a workaholic Chicago attorney stuck in the rut of contemporary life unexpectedly..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Movie Review by Steve Davis

I, Robot

This summer, Will Smith saves the world from … robots.

"...even spawned. In the film Smith plays the robotophobic Chicago homicide detective Del Spooner in the year 2035. Robots..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Company

Robert Altman sidles up to Chicago's Joffrey Ballet and finds lots of glorious footwork but missteps when it comes to storytelling.

"...the life of a ballet company (performed here by Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet). Campbell is the only recognizable face in..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper comedy dozen't add up.

"...coaching Division 1 ball at his alma mater outside Chicago and moves with his happy family from the countryside..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Grind

"...Grind, which follows a fictional group of four young Chicago-area skaters as they take off one summer in a..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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