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- Film, Movie Review Apr 1, 2021
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Sit in the anxiety of Shiva Baby
Rachel Sennott shines in Emma Seligman’s artful cringe comedy.
- Film, Movie Review Jan 12, 2021
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Commanding performances carry One Night in Miami
Regina King’s feature directorial debut tackles social and racial justice through the eyes of four icons.
- Arts & Culture, Feature Jan 5, 2021
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Keep in touch with More Postcards Please
The online project is an interactive time capsule for our moment.
- Arts & Culture, Book Review Nov 9, 2020
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The South Never Plays Itself reckons with the south onscreen
Ben Beard’s new book attempts to answer the question of which versions of the south are represented on screen and why.
- Film, Movie Feature Sep 23, 2020
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At home with the Reeling International Film Festival
The themes that emerged in the 38th annual LGBTQ fest align perfectly with the current, chaotic moment.
- Film, Movie Review Sep 22, 2020
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The Devil All the Time needs more Robert Pattinson
Stellar performances get lost in the film’s prolonged rigmarole.
- Film, Movie Review Sep 4, 2020
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The Queens takes you behind the scenes of a Chicago drag pageant
The documentary is at its best when focusing on the most marginalized in the drag community.
- Film, Movie Review Jul 23, 2020
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Holy Trinity is a trip to gay church
The Chicago production looks at sexuality, religion, and subordination in all forms.
- Film, Movie Feature Jun 23, 2020
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Film has always been queer
Pioneers of Queer Cinema highlights the history of LGBTQ stories in movies.
- Film, Movie Review Jun 16, 2020
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Babyteeth is a lot to chew on
Shannon Murphy’s promising debut feature explores the difference between being alive and living.
- Film, Small Screen May 6, 2020
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Betty will make you want to shred
The new HBO series dives even deeper into the world of the Skate Kitchen collective.
- Film, Movie Feature Apr 15, 2020
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The At-Home Genre Fest
Enjoy a mini streaming film festival, all from the comfort of your couch.
- Film, Small Screen Mar 23, 2020
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Feel Good honestly explores bad times
Stand-up Mae Martin’s new series gets heavy, but there’s always a laugh waiting around the corner.
- Film, Movie Review Mar 18, 2020
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A tough pill to Swallow
Carlo Mirabella-Davis’s film explores the horrors of reality.
- Film, Small Screen Jan 29, 2020
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The Goop Lab swaps out science for sparkle
The latest addition to Gwyneth Paltrow’s empire is a spineless exploration of wellness wrapped in a glossy package.
- Film, Movie Feature Jan 9, 2020
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Caitlin Ryan explores radical empathy with Picture Yourself in Water
The filmmaker’s shorts program looks at an ever-changing world.
- Film, Movie Review Dec 10, 2019
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Knives and Skin gives Riverdale a run for its money
Chicago filmmaker Jennifer Reeder tells twisted truths about being a teenage girl.
- Film, Movie Review Nov 27, 2019
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Waves is a meandering testament to forgiveness
The performances shine in Trey Edward Shults’s middling feature.
- Arts & Culture, History Oct 10, 2019
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Remembering forgotten lesbian history
“Lavender Women & Killer Dykes” at Gerber/Hart Library and Archives shines a light on the people, places, and publications that shaped Chicago’s lesbian culture.
- Film, Movie Feature Oct 3, 2019
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Zia Anger relies on herself with My First Film
In what is actually the director’s second film, she delivers an interactive, self-reflective performance.
- Film, Movie Feature Sep 19, 2019
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The Reeling International Film Festival shows queer people as the complex heroes and villains of their own stories
In its 37th year, the fest continues to celebrate queer history, modern life, and plenty of subcultures.
- City Life, Pets Issue Aug 7, 2019
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A little floofer doesn’t have to cost a fortune
Tiny pups can be adorable and practical.
- Film, Movie Feature Jul 10, 2019
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Remembering Agnès Varda with a festival of her short films
“You think of Agnès Varda as this woman going places that not a lot of filmmakers were going at that time.”
- Film, Movie Feature Jun 12, 2019
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Cinepocalypse returns to the Music Box with a fresh crop of horror films and cult classics
There’s always something new to be scared of.
- Arts & Culture, Pride 2019 Jun 12, 2019
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Essential movies for Pride Month
True representation means queers behaving badly.