Review
‘The Joker’ Is a New Low for Oscars
This disgraceful film doesn’t deserve nominations for best picture or best actor.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Mischievous “Two Popes” Packs a Punch
And Jonathan Pryce deserves the best actor Oscar for his portrayal of Pope Francis.
Jan 15th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
‘Little Women’ a Minor Movie
Greta Gerwig’s screenplay and direction not a major improvement on past film versions.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
Oh So Many Colors
Tory Folliard show features 10 artists exploring the charms and contradictions of color theory.
Jan 8th, 2020 by Catherine Jozwik
A ‘Ruddigore’ For the Ages
Skylight production of less-known Gilbert & Sullivan operetta is clever, funny and smartly sung.
Jan 6th, 2020 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Mystical Power of Tom Uttech
His intense paintings of the wilderness, now displayed at MOWA, pack a magical punch.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Todd Mrozinski
Eataly Is Heaven for Italian Foodies
Chicago’s giant marketplace of Italian restaurants, bakeries, wines, cheeses, kitchenware.
Dec 30th, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Simple Café Is So Satisfying
East Side cafe offers fresh, light, healthy, often complex, relatively inexpensive food. Delicious.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Gritty Art Packs a Punch
Waldek Dynerman’s “Oil and Cement” will make you feel before you think.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Todd Mrozinski
Urban Beets Is All About Vegan
Cool atmosphere and all-vegan fare, but food is uneven.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Great Art Comes to Town
MAM’s stunning new show has works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Cezanne, van Gogh, Picasso and many other art stars.
Nov 29th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
McKiernan’s Irish Pub Has Good Bar Grub
Lots of corned beef and that funky Barnacle Bud’s-style atmosphere.
Nov 27th, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
