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Home » Breaking the Waves

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Posted inFilm

Chicago Movie Journal: Two Walshes, two Invisibles

by Ben Sachs March 10, 2020August 18, 2021

Four films exploring humanity, made for the big screen.

Posted inFilm

The House That Jack Built is Lars von Trier’s way of showing how much he loves women

by Anne Elizabeth Moore January 18, 2019August 18, 2021

He just has a funny way of showing it.

The Babadook screens Tue 10/21, 8:30 PM.
Posted inFilm

Our guide to week two of the Chicago International Film Festival

by Drew Hunt, J.R. Jones, Tal Rosenberg and Ben Sachs October 16, 2014August 18, 2021

Which movies to see—and which to skip—in week two of the Chicago International Film Festival

Alexander screens 10/12, 7 PM.
Posted inFilm

The Reader reviews the Chicago International Film Festival’s 15 revival screenings

by Chicago Reader October 9, 2014August 18, 2021

Chicago International Film Festival reminisces with 15 revival screenings, including Natural Born Killers and Roger and Me.

Posted inBlogs

Weekly Top Five: The best of Lars von Trier

by Drew Hunt April 6, 2014August 18, 2021

Highlights from the filmography of Lars Von Trier

Posted inBlogs

Video Drone: Driverx4: The Lost and Found Films of Sara Driver

by J.R. Jones November 27, 2012August 19, 2021

A two-disc retrospective looks at New York indie Sara Driver

Red Cliff
Posted inFilm

The Reader’s Guide to the 45th Chicago International Film Festival: Week One

by J.R. Jones, Cliff Doerksen, Andrea Gronvall and Joshua Katzman October 8, 2009August 19, 2021

Selected films making their Chicago premieres at the festival through Thursday, October 15

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