Tag: Illinois
All We Imagine as Light: Chicago Reader Book Review
Payal Kapadia's recent film, "All We Imagine as Light," brings a rare tenderness to Indian cinema that has been missing in recent years. The...
Red One: A Comprehensive Review – Chicago Reader
Red One, directed by Jake Kasdan, was anticipated to bring a fresh perspective to the typical Christmas movie genre dominated by CGI effects and...
Discover the Enchanting Secret Garden at Theo – Chicago Reader
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel, The Secret Garden, has captivated audiences for decades with its story of a young girl named Mary Lennox who finds...
The Inspiring Women Behind Florence Price: Chicago Reader Feature
Classical music, like many art forms, requires financial support and belief in the existence of unique talent. In a Chicago Reader feature, author Samantha...
Interior Chinatown Book Review: Exploring Identity and Stereotypes in Chicago Reader
Charles Yu's Interior Chinatown is a thought-provoking exploration of identity and stereotypes in society, particularly focusing on how individuals are often typecast and limited...
Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architectural Legacy in Chicago
A new exhibition at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago is shedding light on the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. The museum,...
Celebrating Underground Rap: Closed Sessions in Chicago Reader
Closed Sessions, a local label in Chicago, has been making waves in the underground rap scene since its inception as a multimedia project in...
Finding Community at Chicago Filmmakers: Colleen O’Doherty’s Story
Colleen O’Doherty, a relatively new Chicago resident, has found a sense of community and purpose through her involvement with Chicago Filmmakers and the Queer...
Viewfinder: A Unique Band from Chicago – Music History Review
Plastic Crimewave, also known as Steve Krakow, has been uncovering hidden gems in Chicago's music history through his Secret History of Chicago Music since...
East St. Louis City Manager Facing Felony Charges Still at Large
Former East St. Louis City Manager, Carlos Mayfield, is currently wanted by authorities for allegedly misusing city funds and fraudulently using a credit or...