It’s The Funniest Shit: Hikari on ‘Rental Family’
An interview with the writer/director of “Rental Family.”
Features
Right Now, It’s Important: An Ode to S.E. Hinton’s Teenagers
A look at the work of S.E. Hinton and how it continues to captivate and recognize teenagers today.
Siskel & Ebert at the Movies Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
An editor shares some great clips of Siskel & Ebert.
Criterion Mobile Closet Steered Through Chicago International Film Festival Amid An Intense Political Weekend
A report on the Criterion Mobile Closet’s visit to Chicago.
The Real Monsters: How True Crime Has Shaped the Horror TV Genre
Who needs Jason, Freddy, and Michael when you have Ed Gein, Alex Murdaugh, and John Wayne Gacy?
11 Times That D’Angelo Made a Movie Better with his Music
A tribute to D’Angelo through how his music shaped some classic films (and one video game).
The 11 Best Body-Swap Movies, Ranked
With “Good Fortune” entering theaters, we break down some of our favorite tales of switched identities.
What Really Matters is What You Like: “High Fidelity” at 25
On an excellent Chicago movie and how it holds up 25 years after its release.
Just Be Sure You’re Right: Watching “All the President’s Men” in 2025
The legendary Chicago Tribune film critic on a movie that many have revisited in the wake of Robert Redford’s passing and what it says about today.
The FCC Crackdown on Jimmy Kimmel Should Worry All of Us
The firing, then rehiring of the talk show host in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death is a case study in the chilling effect the Trump administration has on free speech.
The Golden Boy: 11 of Our Favorite Robert Redford Performances
The staff picks some of our favorite performances from the late screen legend, from “Barefoot in the Park” to “All the President’s Men.”
Robert Daniels & Odie Henderson Talk “Highest 2 Lowest”
Two critics discuss the latest from Spike Lee, now on Apple TV+.
50 Years Later, “Sholay” Remains a Captivating South Asian Epic
On five decades of Ramesh Sippy’s silly, earnest, action-packed Bollywood masterpiece.
An Ode to the Unanswered Questions in “Agnes of God”
A look at the excellent Agnes of God on its 40th anniversary.
Time for Kick-Off: The 11 Best Football Movies (and Where to Watch Them)
Just in time for college and pro football to kick off for 2025: The best football movies ever made.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation At The Drive-In
A writer journeys to see the country’s drive-ins.
The Most Significant Movie Ever Made
A very special tribute to an unusual choice for a first date movie.
Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Can’t Lose: The Enduring Legacy of “Friday Night Lights”
A look at the history and legacy of Friday Night Lights in book, film, and TV form.
