Articles
Clear Filters
Loading...
19 results
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Jan 22, 2020
-
-
Todd Barry marks three decades in stand-up with Stadium Tour
Call him “bone dry” if you must, but don't call him “alt.”
- Blogs, Bleader May 30, 2017
-
-
Voices Against Violence, Maifest, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Trixie Mattel, the Fourth Annual 26th Annual Comedy Festival, and more happenings from May 30-June 1.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 17, 2017
-
-
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return reboots the way we watch movies
The cult television show returns after an 18-year hiatus to revive the group viewing experience.
- Arts & Culture, Lit Feature Dec 22, 2015
-
-
All the books we liked in 2015
And some theories about why we enjoyed them.
- Arts & Culture, Feature Nov 2, 2015
-
-
Middle-aged wisdom from former Silver Screen Fiend Patton Oswalt
As in his recent memoir, the comedian reflects on work-life balance, fatherhood, recreational habits, and other ways his life has changed since the 1990s.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 18, 2015
-
-
Chicago Humanities Fest 2015 lineup includes Elvis Costello, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Salman Rushdie
We're already looking into cloning technology so we can see everything.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 19, 2015
-
-
Swallow your shame at Taco in a Bag
Walking tacos from two champion competitive eaters.
- Music, Music Feature Mar 18, 2015
-
-
How The Best Show became the world's greatest in-joke incubator
During their 13 years on WFMU, Tom Scharpling and Jon Wurster devised a virtual small town of fictional weirdos. Now they're back with a studio of their own, a new box set, and a touring live act.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 7, 2015
-
-
Patton Oswalt reflects on his addiction to film in the new memoir Silver Screen Fiend
Comedian Patton Oswalt's memoir Silver Screen Fiend is about his biggest addiction: film.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 25, 2014
-
-
A great cast makes BoJack Horseman a great show about animal-human hybrids
Netflix's new animated comedy tells the story of washed-up horse actor.
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Critic's Choice Jul 7, 2014
-
-
The Comedy Exposition stand-up fest stands in for Just for Laughs
A fivesome of locals at the ground floor of Chicago's stand-up scene launch a new funny festival.
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Critic's Choice May 27, 2014
-
-
The sage advice of Patton Oswalt
A little longer in the tooth, the comic auteur mixes his vintage snark with yarns about fatherhood.
- Film, Artist on Artist Feb 3, 2014
-
-
Artist on Artist: Boots Riley of the Coup talks to ShowYouSuck
"I like to say it's like Sly Stone and the Clash, without the cocaine."
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Feature Jun 6, 2013
-
-
The Reader's guide to TBS Just for Laughs Chicago
David Cross, Chelsea Peretti, Maria Bamford, Moshe Kasher, and more: Our critics pick favorites from the sprawling comic fest.
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Critic's Choice Mar 11, 2013
-
-
Eddie Pepitone, more than just a loudmouth
The stand-up comedian has been yelling at you for decades. Pay attention already.
- Film, Movie Review Jun 27, 2012
-
-
Some bang, some whimper
Steve Carell waits for it in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 15, 2012
-
-
The Reader's Agenda: Fri 6/15
What's on the Agenda for Friday, June 15, 2012
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 11, 2012
-
-
In honor of the approaching 84th Academy Awards
Patton Oswalt's bit about Death Bed: The Bed That Eats, accompanied by scenes from the movie
- Arts & Culture, Lit Critic's Choice Mar 17, 2011
-
-
Patton Oswalt, Author
Comedian Patton Oswalt can now call himself an author.
