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Home » The River

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Posted inArts & Culture

The Pride party continues at the River’s Brunch of Bitches

by Oliver Sava June 25, 2019August 18, 2021

Unlimited eggs, mimosas, and drag performances for the whole family

Posted inArts & Culture

Maybe a Big Mouth Billy Bass would liven up The River

by Catey Sullivan June 19, 2019August 18, 2021

But all we’ve got is a murky early effort from Tony winner Jez Butterworth.

Posted inFilm

Movie Tuesday: ‘Plotless’ narratives

by Ben Sachs May 14, 2019August 18, 2021

Five motion pictures that entertain without a lot of motion

Posted inBlogs

Peter Margasak’s favorite albums of 2015, numbers 30 through 21

by Peter Margasak December 29, 2015August 18, 2021

Veteran Reader critic Peter Margasak continues counting down his 40 favorite records of the year—this installment includes Steve Coleman, Tal National, and the Necks.

Posted inFilm

CIFF Director Spotlight: Tsai Ming-liang

by Ben Sachs October 9, 2013August 19, 2021

Chicago International Film Festival: Tsai Ming-liang’s latest, Stray Dogs, follows in the tradition of Chaplin and Ozu.

Posted inBlogs

Now playing: Dark Shadows, Headhunters, and God Bless America

by J.R. Jones May 11, 2012August 19, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue

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