The Power of the Dog, Campion’s newest film in 12 years, is among the year’s best.
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My So-Called Selfish Life rejects the societal expectation that all women should have children
Award-winning filmmaker and activist Therese Shechter’s new documentary is a gripping film that spotlights society’s expectations on women to produce children, and the horrifying limits women face in pursuit of bodily autonomy.
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The 27th Black Harvest Film Festival has something for everyone
After last year’s postponed and virtual programming, the 2021 hybrid BHFF brings a wealth of new and underappreciated films.
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Bigfoot Famous is a hashtagging hero’s journey
The new dark comedy is ridiculously entertaining. It is also inarguably ridiculous.
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Eternals is a surprisingly genuine success
I went into Eternals, Marvel’s latest offering, fully expecting Ethnic Foods Aisle Feeling. What I found instead was genuine, delightful character development nestled inside of a complex and challenging narrative.
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Underappreciated genius or minor light?
Karen Dalton: In My Own Time masterfully brings a forgotten folk singer into the spotlight.
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The life and legacy of Nelson Algren
Michael Caplan’s new “sensorily saturated” documentary Algren works for long-time fans and new viewers alike.
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“I’ve always considered myself an outsider“
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 […]
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Cannibals, vampires, and visions, oh my!
After 18 months of virtual programming, Facets reopened its doors in September to Chicagoans buzzing to see independent films on the big screen. But the return to in-person screenings is not the only thing different at Facets—the storied cinema house is trying something different this season with a series of “Alternative Horror” picks. Programmed by […]
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Celebrate Silent Movie Day with The First Degree
Over the past year and a half, as the pandemic has dragged on and the sociopolitical landscape became ever more fraught, we’ve learned a lot about what life might be like going forward. This applies as much to moviegoing as anything else; it’s likely that masks, social distancing, and vaccination or testing requirements will become […]
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Plovermania hits the big screen
A Great Lakes piping plover can be hard to spot. Walking up to the Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area, you may initially confuse it for a killdeer—its taller cousin—or a spotted sandpiper. You may even need a pair of binoculars. But the piping plover’s light gray feathers, quick run, and distinctive “peep” will ultimately give […]
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Ten favorites from the Cannes Film Festival 2021
This year’s selection included everything from a highly anticipated rock opera to compelling documentaries to an award-winning film featuring a character who lactates motor oil.
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An outsider on the inside of Cannes
Walking the red carpet, breaking VIP barriers, and searching for Bill Murray
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Corey Hawkins comes full circle with In the Heights
The actor’s role in the onscreen adaptation hearkens back to his introduction to musical theater and time spent in New York City.
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CJFC brings indie Japanese films to the midwest
The Chicago Japan Film Collective highlights the country’s lesser-known cinematic works.