Review: ‘Obsession’ is a cautionary tale told with dark flair By Katie Walsh May 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. You know what they say about love spells (don’t do them), and the way they...
Review: Neo-noir ‘Is God Is’ a stylish and daring revenge road trip By Katie Walsh May 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Playwright Aleshea Harris makes a bold cinematic debut with the screen adaptation of her Obie...
Facets is keeping moviegoing alive for the youngest audiences By Nina Metz May 13, 2026 at 5:30 a.m. Facets has a monthly screening series for children and families that expands the idea of...
Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027 By Lindsey Bahr May 12, 2026 at 4:41 p.m. Conan O’Brien’s era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comedian will...
Rex Reed, longtime film critic and journalist, dies at 87 By Lindsey Bahr May 12, 2026 at 3:25 p.m. Rex Reed, the prominent and outspoken film critic and journalist known for his longtime column...
Review: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ lacks cheesy charm of the previous playthrough By Katie Walsh May 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The 2021 “Mortal Kombat” reboot was a surprise hit, so it’s no surprise that a...
Review: ‘The Sheep Detectives’ a charming yarn knit for the whole family By Katie Walsh May 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. German novelist Leonie Swann’s “Three Bags Full” has been adapted into a cozy mystery about...
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement By Michael R. Sisak May 4, 2026 at 3:54 p.m. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious...
Chance the Rapper hosts ‘Coloring Book’ movie night at Rooftop Cinema Club By Doug George May 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The evening at the outdoor movie venue in the Fulton Market neighborhood will include a...
Chicago filmmakers spotlight ICE raids’ human toll at Doc10 Film Festival By Christiana Freitag May 3, 2026 at 7:05 p.m. Documentary film festival premiered six films that chronicled stories of Chicagoans affected by last fall's...