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Home » Free Fall

Tag: Free Fall

Posted inMusic

Pitchfork’s hometown heroes

by Leor Galil July 1, 2016August 18, 2021

Pitchfork booked a record-breaking nine Chicago acts this year.

Posted inBlogs

My favorite films of 2014, runners-up and caveats

by Ben Sachs December 26, 2014August 18, 2021

Given how many superb movies play Chicago every year, it’s a struggle to limit a list of favorites to just ten—or even 30.

Posted inBlogs

How David Fincher and Gyorgy Palfi, two different filmmakers, use digital video to uncanny effect

by Ben Sachs October 13, 2014August 18, 2021

Free Fall and Gone Girl: New adventures in hi-def

Posted inBlogs

If you’re looking for something weird, Gyorgy Palfi’s film Free Fall shouldn’t disappoint

by Ben Sachs October 10, 2014August 18, 2021

The latest from Hungarian filmmaker Gyorgy Palfi screens three times at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival.

Posted inBlogs

Uncovering reedist Jimmy Giuffre’s lost decade

by Peter Margasak June 27, 2014August 18, 2021

Previously unissued live recordings provide a glimpse into what the remarkable reedist was doing in the mid-60s.

Posted inBlogs

Dinner & a Show: Thursday 3/11

by Whet Moser March 11, 2010August 19, 2021

Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.

Posted inBlogs

Tonight at Elastic: Fallout From Atomic

by Peter Margasak March 11, 2010August 19, 2021

Following three nights of Atomic concerts, the band’s pianist and bassist return to the stage with Ken Vandermark as Free Fall, Thursday at Elastic.

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