The Peanuts Movie isn’t the most embarrassing screen version of Charles Schulz’s classic strip, but it isn’t the best either.
Tag: Vol. 45 No. 7
Issue of Nov. 12 – 18, 2015
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Can Stephen Sondheim cure a broken heart?
Dan Savage takes the Broadway musical approach to therapy.
Posted inBlogs
Dancer-choreographer Ayako Kato tackles the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster
Japanese native Ayako Kato peforms Blue Fish II, an exploration of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster, as part of the contemporary series SpinOff.
Posted inFilm
Electronic musician Laurie Anderson takes to the big screen
Heart of a Dog is a meditation on death, loss, and unconditional love.
Posted inBlogs
Aziz Ansari proves he’s a Master in his own right
The stand-up’s Netflix show Master of None is an impressive cinematic and comedic endeavor.
Posted inBlogs
Atlanta musician Raury brings his molten hip-hop sound to 1st Ward
Raury speaks the language of hip-hop, though his music surpasses the genre’s confines.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
The REACH test is a waste of time
To evaluate Chicago teachers, students have to take another standardized test.
Posted inBlogs
Ryley Walker performs tonight to raise awareness for Chicago’s homeless
The jazz-folk prodigy plays a show for a good cause.
Posted inBlogs
What’s the story behind the old-school Chicago house track that Aphex Twin recently remixed?
Aphex Twin gives “I Want to Be With You” a new life, though the details behind the original’s creation aren’t easy to find.
Posted inBlogs
Did you read about BDSM sex clubs, gruesome tourist murders, and Aziz Ansari?
Also Melissa Click, bento boxes, and how couples learn about music?
Posted inBlogs
Creatures on tour on the gig poster of the week
This week’s gig poster was designed by local artist Joe Schorgl for his band’s November tour.
Posted inArts & Culture
Eclipse Theatre’s strong ensemble staging revives The Lisbon Traviata
Life resembles art in Terrence McNally’s period piece, but its durability owes to emotion.
Posted inMusic
Wrekmeister Harmonies’ J.R. Robinson heads for the hills (of Oregon)
Plus: Different flavors of new music from local bands Santah (sweet) and the Pillowhammer (sour)
Posted inMusic
Huge heart, 8 Inch Betsy: Remembering Meghan Galbraith
Ten months after her death, the community she left behind honors her positivity by welcoming her queercore band’s final album into the world.
Posted inBlogs
Judge delays Lucas Museum decision until February
In the meantime, there will be no construction.