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Review: ‘Primetime’ tells a fictional story rather than the true reality

The new “Primetime” film takes us behind the scenes of Chris Hansen’s “How To Catch A Predator” and shows the infamous shocking moments the audience never forgets while also adding details to make this a classic A24 thriller film.

Shawn Katz, Reporter
October 2, 2026

Review: The Legend of Zelda is sidelined on its own anniversary in recent Nintendo Directs

For the first time, Nintendo hosted two Nintendo Directs back to back. Despite it being The Legend of Zelda’s anniversary, it’s overshadowed by Metroid and Kirby.

Jubilee Becker-Hall, Reporter
September 15, 2026

Columbia alum finds her place in costume design

After discovering the entertainment industry through Columbia’s Semester in LA program, Alayna Bell-Price built a career designing costumes for ABC’s “9-1-1.”

Samantha Mosquera, Reporter
September 14, 2026

Made in Chicago

Columbia alumni feature local filmmakers with Sweet Void Cinema

The Humboldt Park-based organization screens local films, hosts workshops and festivals and connects emerging filmmakers with industry professionals.

Nico Waugh, Reporter
September 11, 2026

Made in Chicago

Former Columbia student creates community through public artworks

Frida Mejia, a recent graduate of Columbia, has had her work displayed in music festivals like Lollapalooza and Sueños.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
September 10, 2026

Made in Chicago

Fruitbatz gives queer creatives a place of their own

Founded by three Columbia graduates, the online magazine is creating space for queer and neurodivergent artists while tapping into a renewed interest in independent publishing, creative freedom and community beyond the algorithm.

Ava Simone Forster, Reporter
September 8, 2026

Chicago artists continue a tradition of protest through art

Anna Bitz, Deputy Editor
August 31, 2026

Made in Chicago

Minute Reviews: Ferris Bueller, Buddy Guy and a free spin above Chicago

From a 40-year-old Chicago comedy classic to Buddy Guy’s latest album and a free ride on Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel, Chronicle reviewers take a quick look at three ways to spend your time around the city.

Zoey Hill-Hernandez, Shawn Katz, and Nico Waugh
August 30, 2026

Made in Chicago

Rhythm World brings tap history to Columbia College Chicago’s Dance Center

The week-long festival brought together a community of dancers, including audience members with little tap experience.

Nico Waugh, Reporter
August 21, 2026

Review: Ariana Grande’s ‘petal’ blooms in the shadow of ‘Eternal Sunshine’

Ariana Grande’s latest album delivers beautiful vocals, emotional storytelling and a few standout songs, but feels more like an extension of “Eternal Sunshine” than the start of a new era.

Shawn Katz, Reporter
August 5, 2026

Review: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ gives Peter Parker the story he deserves

Tom Holland returns to the screen as the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man while a new era emerges in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Filled with emotional performances, surprises and heart, the film delivers a powerful new chapter for one of Marvel’s most beloved characters.

Shawn Katz, Reporter
August 3, 2026

Classic protest musical ‘Hair’ gets a timely revival from Columbia alumni

The production, which is a part of their four-show season, will run until Sept. 12 at the Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park.

Nico Waugh, Reporter
July 21, 2026

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