When Miloš Forman’s “Amadeus” first hit theaters in 1984, audiences were treated to a lavish, sprawling spectacle of a film that used an unlikely framing device as a way to explore the inner life...

I wasn’t going to write anything about the new film “Blonde,” a historical fiction projecting only the romanticization of Marilyn Monroe’s abuse. There are an abundance of writers who focus on...

In 1934, Ezra Pound wrote “Make it New.” These three simple words would become the declaration for the entire modernist art movement and all the issues it sought to tackle in a newly industrializing...

The 58th Chicago International Film Festival kicked off Wednesday night with a red carpet and two screenings at Music Box Theatre. An entire block on Southport Avenue was blocked off for the opening night...

These days, naturalism in film is treated as the default. Even in science fiction or fantasy films, where the principles he genres operate under are plainly ludicrous, realism in acting, dialogue and aesthetics...

The name Jeffrey Dahmer likely rings a sinister bell for most of those who hear it. “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” a limited Netflix series directed by Ryan Murphy, details the life and crimes...

On Oct. 2, 2022, Sacheen Littlefeather passed away after a lifetime battle with lung cancer after living a life with roles, including an actor, model and activist. Littlefeather is perhaps best known for...

When you think of maximalist visual styles in filmmaking, you usually think of films by directors with backgrounds in music videos, like Tony Scott, Michael Bay and Antoine Fuqua. The maximalism is often...

“Moonage Daydream” is unlike any documentary I have ever seen. The director, producer and editor Brett Morgen crafted a love letter to David Bowie using creatively edited clips of the rock icon. Despite...

From “To All the Boys I've Loved Before” to “The Kissing Booth,” Netflix has carved a sizable niche for itself. The end-all-be-all when it comes to mid-budget teen rom coms, their chick flicks...

As the second installment in Ti West’s “X” horror franchise, “Pearl” unfortunately falls short in living up to its predecessor’s ingenuity. Even with a stellar performance from Mia Goth as...

Director Olivia Wilde set the bar high for herself after 2019’s “Booksmart.” “Booksmart” was a hit with critics and audiences alike, grossing a total of $25 million dollars. Her new movie, “Don’t...