In Season 2 of HBO’s “The Rehearsal,” Nathan Fielder Tries to Save Lives
As gasp-inducingly hilarious as it is strangely poignant.
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Apple TV’s “Government Cheese” is Almost Great
David Oyelowo’s new comedy is off to a good start but has some work to do to improve in season two.
There’s No Catharsis: David Cronenberg on “The Shrouds”
An interview with the legend about his latest film, The Shrouds.
Screen Scholars Assemble in Chicago Despite Culture Warfighters Defunding Universities
A report from the Society for Cinema and Media Studies event that took place in the shadow of protests in Chicago last weekend.
The Day James Bond Movies Died
What does the move from theatrical to Amazon mean for the James Bond franchise? A Far Flung correspondent and huge 007 fan considers the possiblities.
“North of North” Carefully Balances Darkness and Charm
“North of North” will draw you in and hold you close.
“Black Mirror” is Back to Bum You Out with One of Its Stronger Seasons
A good season of Black Mirror dropped today! 2025 keeps surprising.
Chicago Critics Film Festival Announces Full Schedule, Special Guests
The schedule for this year’s Chicago Critics Film Festival, including Q&As with Jay Duplass, Eva Victor, and David Strathairn!
Total Fidelity: Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza on “Warfare”
The writers and directors talk about bringing a Navy SEAL’s real-life story to screen without a shred of fictionalization.
He Communicated with Forces that Were Not in the Norm: Oliver Stone on Directing Val Kilmer
“He was rocky. He was stormy. Tumultuous.”
Short Films in Focus: Incident
A dive into the Oscar-nominated short, as well as the virtues and limitations of found footage.
“The Last of Us” Returns with a Devastating, Riveting Second Season
“The Last of Us” succeeded as a game franchise because it trusted the emotional intelligence of gamers, and the show does the same for TV viewers.
A True Sense of the Eerie, or Why I Love the Hell House Films
An ode to a great found footage horror franchise.
13 Reviews by Roger Ebert for the 2025 Day4Empathy
We’re giving the site back to Roger today. Here’s why.
Revisiting the Bunker: Michael Shannon on “Eric LaRue”
The actor talks about the deep bench of acclaimed filmmakers he’s collaborated with, and working with Chicago actors for his own directorial debut.
“South of Midnight” is a Colorful PS2 Throwback
A review of the new game “South of Midnight”.
“Hacks” Returns at the Peak of Its Comedic Powers
Still the best comedy on television.
The Most Unsung Leading Man of His Generation: Val Kilmer (1959-2025)
A tribute to one of the best of his generation.
Netflix’s Intense and Seductive “Pulse” is the Streamer’s Best Show in Years
The pressure of life-or-death stakes, paired with the unbeatable chemistry of each and every cast member, makes this series feel like lightning in a bottle.
