Tag: Analysis

Donald Trump has secured a victory in Arizona, reclaiming the state and its 11 electoral votes for the Republican Party after Joe Biden's win...

Donald Trump made a surprising political comeback by winning the 47th presidency of the United States. Despite facing numerous challenges in the past, including...

The Rust Belt, a term used to describe the postindustrial midwest, has often been overlooked by mainstream media. However, since 2013, Belt Publishing has...

The latest edition of the Chicago Reader, Volume 54, is filled with a variety of news and features that cover a wide range of...

Pharrell Williams, a well-known figure on the pop music scene, is now venturing into the world of film with the release of Piece by...

MPAACT (Ma’at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre) recently presented a powerful and thought-provoking play called The Book of Me at the Greenhouse Theater....

In February, a devastating forest fire swept through the coastal city of Viña del Mar in Chile, leaving over 130 people dead, 370 missing,...

Breathing in the autumn air, I delved into Susan Sontag's writings in "Against Interpretation" to find solace from the constant stream of war and...

Raunel Urquiza has noticed a decline in ridership on the Westbound Blue Line when he takes the train into the Loop. He has observed...

Joker: Folie à Deux is a film that delves into the mind of its director, Todd Phillips. Known for his frat comedy hits, Phillips...

Chicago's magic scene is buzzing with excitement as the seventh Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival brings incredible magicians to the Magic Parlour at...

The Occult Issue of the Chicago Reader has been released on a fortuitous day - the full moon. This energetic time of the month,...

Brad Anderson's film, The Silent Hour, offers viewers a thrilling experience with some expected genre elements, but it also delves into the complexities of...

Von Harris, a 15-year-old sophomore at Hinsdale South, had big dreams of opening his own restaurant. He had been learning kitchen skills from his...

Disability and performance have a complicated history in the entertainment industry. From the controversial depiction of disability in Tod Browning's 1932 film Freaks to...

Child Star is a new documentary that delves into the complexities of being thrust into the spotlight at a young age and the subsequent...

Serena Madrigal, a talented multidisciplinary artist based in Chicago and Sacramento, has a unique approach to her floral artistry. Unlike many other floral artists,...

Jackie Taylor's latest production at the Black Ensemble Theater, "Blue Eyed Soul Sung by Brown Eyed People," offers a unique and soulful experience for...

For 12-year-old Amanda, the macabre was tantalizing. She gobbled up horror books like Pennywise devoured kids. One summer, she introduced Stephen King to the...

Casey Cereceda, a poet with a unique voice and style, has been captivating audiences with her timeless poetic musings. Sponsored by Poetry Foundation, her...

In the heart of Roscoe Village lies the Old Friends gallery, showcasing the thought-provoking exhibition "Ambulance Chase." This collection of artworks delves into the...