Hadas Thier explains how the Chicago school of economics dominates the government’s response to inflation.
Tag: interview
Posted inFilm
‘Let’s make the funniest movie we can make’
I sat down with [Billy] Eichner and costar Luke Macfarlane to discuss the joy of the theatrical experience, bringing the film from idea to reality, and the exuberant messiness of loving both complicated people and communities.
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From roller rinks to R-rated movies
Perea’s career is almost certainly going to hit another echelon now that Nope has hit cinemas. For the time being, though, he just hopes that audiences are thoroughly entertained by Peele’s dynamic storytelling and filmmaking.
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Bros Before is stupid and horny—and wonderfully queer
Over the course of 19 jam-packed minutes, Hanson plays with the storytelling conventions of rom-coms, reality dating shows, and pornography to tell a comedically rock ‘n’ roll story about unrequited love and some of queer culture’s unspoken taboos.
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‘Let’s fuck up the frame’
The Gene Siskel Film Center’s monthlong celebration of Chicago native Haskell Wexler’s centennial concludes May 31.
Posted inArts & Culture
The big world of Brandon Breaux
Yes, Chance the Rapper did give a big push to artist Brandon Breaux’s career when Breaux designed the covers for three of the singer’s mixtapes: 10 Day, Acid Rap, and Coloring Book. Breaux also recently landed two high-profile commissions—the February 2022 Ebony cover honoring editor André Leon Talley, and the cover of Carry On: Reflections […]
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‘Chicago is a funny-ass town’
The Reader caught up with Kerman to talk about what connects South Side and Bust Down, being reasonable in an insane world, and working with Freddie Gibbs.
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The Outfit is a layer in Chicago’s storied past
“I think the Chicago gangland history is something [that] falls like the snow in Chicago.”
Posted inNews & Politics
What my hand telephone doesn’t know about Ann
My 91-year-old neighbor on hardtack, comradery, and the possibilities of outer space
Posted inMusic
Why is Chicago jazz so successful in Europe?
Chicago expats Frank Rosaly and Rob Clearfield discuss the differences between pursuing jazz here and overseas.
Posted inBlogs
Jeff Rosenstock talks about his notorious Pitchfork set and how he’s sticking to his DIY punk principles
This Thursday, April 26, Jeff Rosenstock plays at Logan Square Auditorium—it’s all ages, of course, and tickets cost $15.
Posted inBlogs
Colin Blunstone of the Zombies on fake bands, fake names, and how he’s kept his amazing voice
Psychedelic rock maven Steve Krakow interviews Colin Blunstone of the Zombies, who play City Winery on March 19 and 20.
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Guitarist Randy Randall on how No Age have adapted to family time—and what their odd new album title means
To support the new Snares Like a Haircut, noise-punks No Age play Schubas during the Tomorrow Never Knows festival.
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How Chicago comedy prepared Jordan Klepper for Comedy Central
The former Chicago improviser and Daily Show correspondent adds “yes, and” to “no, but” for his new show The Opposition With Jordan Klepper.
Posted inBlogs
Pitchfork’s Chris Kaskie and Ryan Schreiber on the festival’s future here, the site’s role in the streaming era, and more
Outgoing Pitchfork president Chris Kaskie and Pitchfork founder Ryan Schreiber talked to Reader contributor J.R. Nelson.