Review: ‘Pillion’ drives a motorcycle straight into its audience’s heart
Harry Lighton’s romantic comedy delivers an erotic and serene sensory experience that reminds its audience that they must love themselves before they love someone else.
Arts & Culture
Review: Bad Bunny turned halftime show into cultural reckoning
The global superstar delivered a vibrant tribute to Puerto Rican identity, blending high-energy hits with deep cultural symbolism and a star-studded celebration of the Latin American experience.
Review: ‘Melania’ is a gaudy portrait of the First Lady
The documentary about First Lady Melania Trump is exactly as vain as you expect it to be. With its thinly-veiled messaging, it’s hard to see the documentary as anything other than campaign promotion.
Review: Joji’s ‘Piss in the Wind’ blows in the right direction
The 21-track album offers a 45-minute journey of lovelorn and yearning through a genre-blending mix of “trip-hop” and alternative R&B.
Review: ‘Wicked: For Good’ powerfully brings the second half of the musical to life on screen
The highly anticipated film is now out, bringing the second half of the musical to life and beautifully translating the story from the broadway stage to the big screen.
Review: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ is a beautiful, complicated monster
Despite some flat character work, “Frankenstein” manages to successfully and emotionally adapt the classic novel.
Review: ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4’ offers a dynamic and replayable experience
The latest remaster of “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4” combines nostalgia and modern polish to create a high-flying 2000s-era skateboarding experience.
Ancient Latino legends bridge gap between generations of Hispanic culture
Students recall the haunting folktales they grew up hearing that continue to bind Latino families across generations.
Thousands pack State Street for Arts in the Dark parade celebrating Chicago’s creative spirit
Hours after peaceful demonstrators marched through downtown for the “No Kings” protest, spectators lined State Street in the South Loop for a night of lights and performance during the city’s annual Arts in the Dark parade.
Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ compares various life experiences through a mixed-bag of tracks
In her 12-track collection with a few odd lyric choices, the pop star provides an overall good musical show on her newest album.
Columbia grad blends photography, contemporary dance in Andersonville exhibition
Rooted in personal history, photographer Mark Hawk’s exhibition traces a journey through identity, trauma and transformation.
How Chicago fans are turning K-pop concerts into community
From trading freebies to hosting themed cafe events, K-pop fans are building communities that extend far beyond concert venues. The genre’s influence around the world is inspiring spaces where shared passion turns strangers into friends.