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Home » Jack Black

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Posted inFilm

Jumanji: The Next Level playfully challenges compulsory identity

by Noah Berlatsky December 16, 2019August 18, 2021

The Rock and the gang show pleasure in polymorphism.

Posted inBlogs

Jack Black is a delightful singing con man in The Polka King

by Ben Sachs January 23, 2018August 18, 2021

The new comic docudrama is now available to stream on Netflix.

Posted inArts & Culture

Akeelah and the Bee, Die Walküre, and 14 more new stage shows to see

by Chicago Reader November 8, 2017August 18, 2021

An inspirational kids’ show and a not-be-missed Lyric Opera production are among this week’s best bets.

Posted inMusic

Drummer Matt Wilson weds light-footed jazz to Carl Sandburg’s humane and homely poetry

by Peter Margasak August 29, 2017August 18, 2021

Matt Wilson has been reading Carl Sandburg for four decades, and his new album gives that love a playful and sophisticated form.

Posted inMusic

Chicago’s dance-music community says good-bye to Phil Free Art

by Leor Galil and J.R. Nelson September 16, 2015August 18, 2021

Plus: Jack Black drops in on Mikal Cronin at the Bottle, Marc Arcuri makes “disco grunge” as Orphan Schlitz, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Far From the Madding Crowd, the rest of our new movie reviews, and this week’s notable screenings

by J.R. Jones May 8, 2015August 18, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue

Posted inFilm

Jack Black and James Marsden take The D Train

by Ben Sachs May 6, 2015August 18, 2021

A high school loser masterminds the ultimate class reunion in this throwback to Britain’s beloved Ealing comedies.

Sex Tape
Posted inFilm

In Sex Tape, a private video threatens to go public

by Ben Sachs July 16, 2014August 18, 2021

Jason Segel and Cameron Diaz star as a couple whose recorded lovemaking winds up on a shared drive.

Posted inBlogs

Weekly Top Five: The best unrealized films

by Drew Hunt March 30, 2014August 18, 2021

Notable films that never made it to screen

Posted inBlogs

Weekly Top Five: “Alright, alright, alright”—the best of Richard Linklater

by Drew Hunt April 14, 2013August 19, 2021

Top five Richard Linklater films

Posted inBlogs

Getting by in four recent American comedies

by Ben Sachs December 27, 2012August 19, 2021

Comparing Bernie, Magic Mike, Moonrise Kingdom, and Silver Linings Playbook in terms of style and themes

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Agenda: Mon 9/3

by Drew Hunt September 3, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Monday, September 3, 2012

Jack Black does more good than harm as the title character of Bernie
Posted inFilm

The best little murderer in Texas

by J.R. Jones May 17, 2012August 19, 2021

Jack Black stars in Richard Linklater’s Texas-set comedy Bernie

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Movie Action

by J.R. Jones December 23, 2010August 19, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue.

Posted inBlogs

I left my heart in the 400 Theater, and my gum under the seat

by J.R. Jones June 26, 2009August 19, 2021

The long-shuttered Village North in Rogers Park reopens tonight as the New 400 Theater. Plus this week’s new movie reviews.

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