Is this in any way, shape, or form defensible as meaningful art? Certainly not. Is it really cute? Yup.
Tag: Steve Carell
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Vice, Adam McKay’s gonzo anti-biopic of Dick Cheney, earns our attention
The story itself is less revealing than the telling.
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In its portrayal of a hero with a disability, Welcome to Marwen flirts with inspiration porn
But it’s the holidays, so we have to feel good.
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There are Chicagoans in the 2018 Chicago International Film Festival!
A mostly complete local viewing guide
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The Daily Show live, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
The Amazing Acro-Cats, architect Kaneji Domoto, the Joffrey’s Giselle, and more goings-on about town from October 16-19
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The 2017 Chicago International Film Festival, reviewed
Watching the watchers at the Chicago International Film Festival
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The longest night of the year, plus more new reviews and notable screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this weekl’s issue
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The Big Short nails the culprits of the 2008 financial crisis—and you’re one of them
Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell, and Christian Bale star in this adaptation of the Michael Lewis best seller.
Posted inArts & Culture
How Chicago shaped Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert’s friends and former cast members look back at his formative years in Chicago.
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Your moment of Zen, and the rest of this week’s screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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Afrobeat, kids on the street, and the rest of this week’s screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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Our top picks for fall movies
Our top picks for fall movies: Young Charlton Heston in a Chicago-shot Julius Caesar, Jon Stewart’s directorial debut, and more
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Opening soon: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Will Ferrell returns as the vainglorious TV newsman.
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Almodovar takes flight, and the rest of this week’s screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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John Ford on tap, and the rest of this week’s movie coverage
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue