Maureen Hart

There are many pleasures in editing movies content for the Chicago Tribune, not the least of which is working with talented writers such as our critic, Michael Phillips, columnist Nina...

One of the joys of the extra space afforded us in the Tribune's recent redesign has been the addition of a full page of film recommendations, labeled ON SCREEN. On...

Here's a way to break the mood in a darkened theater: Pull out that smartphone and sent your instant review to a friend, or check your text messages. Tribune reporter...

At first glance, it's a mismatch of epic proportions. One, after all, is a cultural heavyweight, a place famous for its sinful food and its scrumptious music and its freewheeling...

Here's the thing about a Disney cruise: Don't bother booking if you're totally kid-averse (and why are you sailing with the Mouse, if that's your attitude?). But you can have...

'Radical Disciple: The Story of Father Pfleger' **1/2 Bob Hercules' documentary returns to the Siskel Center after screening in August during the Black Harvest Film Festival. His portrait of the...

'Hannah Free' *** Though "Hannah Free" has deep Chicago roots, it's California native Sharon Gless who captures the spotlight. This modestly budgeted film was executive produced by Tracy Baim, publisher...

You can't judge the worth of Mike Judge's previous theatrical outings -- 1999's "Office Space" and 2006's "Idiocracy" -- by box office numbers alone. Odds are the most ardent fans...