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'Cops' resumes production after cancellation amid Black Lives Matter movement

‘Cops’ resumes production after cancellation amid Black Lives Matter movement

Eiman Navaid October 18, 2020

During the midst of the death of George Floyd and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, the television show "Cops" was canceled after 30 years of being on-air, with a spokesperson from Paramount...

Still of Frances McDormand in Chloe Zhao's third feature film "Nomadland."

REVIEW: ‘Nomadland’ is a soulful exploration of humanity

Michael Brzezinski October 11, 2020

In 2015, Chloé Zhao launched her career with her feature debut “Songs My Brother Taught Me.” A profoundly tender and understated neo-realist portrait of life on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation....

Still from "The Last Temptation of Christ" which was met with a lot of backlash from Christian groups in the United States.

Movies don’t have to be bloody to be banned

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor October 11, 2020

October means we get to dim our lights, make a bowl of popcorn and have scary movie marathons. Or, it's the one time of the year where you’re sleeping with the lights on for a whole month, because your...

Spike Lee directs a concert film of David Byrne's "American Utopia," set to premiere at the Chicago International Film Festival.

Five must-watch films at the Chicago International Film Festival

Lauren Coates October 11, 2020

Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 14, the city of Chicago will once again be home to the Chicago International Film Festival — albeit with a Covid-enduced twist. The festival, which has celebrated international...

Still of Jackie Chan in "Dragon Blade."

Why Jackie Chan is the best action star of all time

Nate Burleyson, Online Managing Editor October 11, 2020

Jackie Chan is the best action star of all time. I won’t debate this one. I hold a lot of these types of pop culture discussions in great standing, as the various opinions can reveal a lot about a person....

Still from 'Hereditary," written and directed by Ari Aster.

The best horror movies for people who hate horror

Lauren Coates October 4, 2020

October is finally here, which means that in addition to cooler weather, midterms, and voting registration, it is officially horror movie season.  On the whole, horror tends to be a very polarizing...

Still of Andrea Risenborough in "Possessor."

REVIEW: ‘Possessor’ merges great concept with a wonderful cast

Michael Brzezinski October 4, 2020

Do you ever feel like your job is a literal parasite in your life? Like it is slowly draining the light from your eyes and distorting the way you look at the things around you, alienating you from your...

Still of Rashida Jones and Bill Murray in "On the Rocks."

REVIEW: Sofia Coppola continues her legacy of quality with ‘On the Rocks’

Michael Brzezinski October 4, 2020

The name Sofia Coppola is always associated with the cool and fun energy of the early 2000s indie film scene. With her early works like “The Virgin Suicides,” “Lost in Translation” and “Marie...

The 56th annual Chicago International Film Festival will not return to AMC River East, instead it will come to your living room.

Chicago International Film Festival goes virtual

Michael Brzezinski October 4, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused many events that we know and love to be cancelled this year. Music festivals, conventions and even our graduation ceremonies all got put on hold for the time being. However,...

Still of Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy in "Schitt's Creek."

Why ‘Schitt’s Creek’ deserved its Emmys sweep

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief September 27, 2020

“Schitt’s Creek” took home a total of nine awards at the Emmys, and was the first sitcom to win in all four acting categories. Infamous screen partners Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara won Best...

Still from "The Trial of the Chicago 7," written and directed by Aaron Sorkin.

REVIEW: ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is an uninspired— but important— retelling

Michael Brzezinski September 27, 2020

In the summer of 1968, a large anti-war protest was held near the ongoing Democratic National Convention in downtown Chicago. Over the course of five days and five nights, these protesters clashed with...

"All In" explores many types of voter rights movements including the women's suffrage movement.

REVIEW: ‘All In : The Fight For Democracy’ emphasizes the importance of voting

Lauren Coates September 20, 2020

On the eve of the upcoming November election, Stacey Abrams, Liz Garbus, Lisa Cortés and Amazon studios joined forces to release “All In: The Fight For Democracy,” a documentary film emphasizing the...

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