After several pandemic pivots and herd immunity on the horizon, local movie theaters and film programs are returning to business not-quite-as-usual.
Tag: Gene Siskel Film Center
Posted inFilm
The candy-coated morality tales of Wong Ping
The artist, animator, and self-proclaimed comedian touches on the personal and political with his “Digital Fables.”
Posted inFilm
Rebecca Fons leads Gene Siskel Film Center into a new era
The new director of programming prepares for the return to in-theater viewing and beyond.
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Black Harvest Film Festival is still a party
In its 26th year, the festival stretches itself in celebration—and in service.
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On the edge of their seats
Chicago’s independent movie theaters get creative to stay alive during the pandemic.
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Kantemir Balagov solidifies his signature style with Beanpole
The Russian filmmaker’s second feature explores the atrocities of war.
Posted inArts & Culture
Luftwerk’s Requiem: A White Wanderer, Lunar New Year on Marz, and more to do this weekend
Arts and culture happenings from Fri 1/31 to Sun 2/2.
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Rick Alverson’s The Mountain is a fascinating yet frustrating mood piece
But if you get on this film’s wavelength, you just might find it trancelike.
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At 25 years old, the Black Harvest Film Festival still schwings
This year’s selections look back at history and ahead to the future through the eyes of ambitious young people.
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This year’s Animation Show of Shows amuses more than astonishes
The 15 international selections use a variety of forms, from pencil to clay animation.
Posted inBlogs
Riot Fest and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
The Music Box 70mm Film Festival and more goings-on 9/14-9/16
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Five opera films that hit the high notes
If the Gene Siskel FIlm Center’s screening of The Magic Flute has you longing for more opera films, here are five that hit the high notes.
Posted inBlogs
The play The Harvest and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Bump J at the Promontory and more goings on 8/20-8/24.