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Posted inArts & Culture

The Sklar Brothers—like you—would like to ring in a better, happier New Year

by Matthew Sigur December 27, 2021January 1, 2022

The last time the Sklar Brothers performed stand-up on New Year’s Eve was more than a decade ago in Sacramento, according to Randy Sklar. Known for their quick banter as seen on cult TV show Cheap Seats on ESPN Classic, and as co-hosts of the podcast Dumb People Town, the twin brothers who perform together […]

Posted inFilm

“I’ve always considered myself an outsider“

by Matthew Sigur October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

On Thursday morning, Bobcat Goldthwait is driving to the Music Box Theatre for a test screening of his latest documentary. It’s a short drive for the comedian/writer/director who just recently moved to DuPage County and gave himself the nickname the “Daniel Craig of DuPage.”  “I had to get out of [DuPage],” Goldthwait jokes. “The autograph […]

Posted inArts & Culture

PopCultivator wants to lead comic book creators in the right direction

by Matthew Sigur June 29, 2021August 18, 2021

The new crowdfunded business specializes in matching comic book creators with publishers.

Posted inMusic

Squirrel Flower confronts looming disaster on the new Planet (i)

by Matthew Sigur June 23, 2021August 18, 2021

Singer-songwriter Ella Williams, a newly minted Chicagoan, celebrates her new Squirrel Flower album at Sleeping Village this weekend.

Posted inMusic

Melina Duterte of Jay Som and Ellen Kempner of Palehound join forces as Bachelor

by Matthew Sigur May 31, 2021August 18, 2021

Bands hyped as “supergroups” usually sound cool in theory but often wind up less memorable than the better-known projects of their members. By contrast, the pop rock on Bachelor’s debut, Doomin’ Sun, will stick to your brain like bubblegum on the bottom of your sneaker. Bachelor is the duo of Melina Duterte, a Los Angeles-based […]

Posted inMusic

Floatie finally release their long-finished first album

by Matthew Sigur March 24, 2021August 18, 2021

Chicago “frog rock” four-piece Floatie talk about the lost year of COVID, finding inspiration in adventure novels, and their complicated but congenial songs.

Ronnie Holloway of Elite Sports Cards & comics holds a jewel from his collection, a graded, near-mint 1986 Fleer rookie sticker of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. The card is worth around $10,000.
Posted inNews & Politics

Inside the basketball card boom

by Matthew Sigur March 10, 2021August 18, 2021

Over the past year, basketball cards—and sports cards overall—have seen their popularity and worth increase exponentially. Will it last?

Posted inFilm

On the edge of their seats

by Matthew Sigur July 27, 2020August 18, 2021

Chicago’s independent movie theaters get creative to stay alive during the pandemic.

Posted inArts & Culture

Riane Konc wants to help you Build Your Own Christmas Movie Romance

by Matthew Sigur November 20, 2019August 18, 2021

The choose-your-own-adventure-style parody features all the best tropes and treats of made-for-TV holiday specials.

Posted inFilm

The meaning of the movie palace

by Matthew Sigur November 5, 2019August 18, 2021

April Wright’s documentary Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace explores the history and future of the once-popular venues.

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