It’s star-studded, and the edits often wink at the audience, but it’s not so fun being in on the joke this time around.
Tag: Adam McKay
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The Upright Citizens Brigade shutters its New York venues
A critic reflects on UCB’s early history in Chicago.
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Hustlers focuses on women doing horrible things for understandable reasons
In Lorene Scafaria’s latest, women take control of their lives by exploiting finance bros who exploit the common man.
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Vice, Adam McKay’s gonzo anti-biopic of Dick Cheney, earns our attention
The story itself is less revealing than the telling.
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The Big Short nails the culprits of the 2008 financial crisis—and you’re one of them
Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, and Christian Bale star in this adaptation of the Michael Lewis best seller.
Posted inBlogs
High and dry at Fifty Shades of Grey, plus more new reviews and notable screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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iO makes a big move into founder Charna Halpern’s ‘dream theater’
iO leaves behind two decades of history as it moves to founder Charna Halpern’s “dream theater.”
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The iO bids its Wrigleyville home farewell
The final performance on Clark Street will take place Saturday, July 19.
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God, Godzilla, and the rest of this week’s screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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Talking show business and Cheap Thrills with David Koechner (part one)
The veteran character actor discusses his new movie Cheap Thrills and his memories of performing comedy in Chicago.
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Opening soon: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Will Ferrell returns as the vainglorious TV newsman.
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An old-school Reader blowout, and the rest of this week’s screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue