Director Kimberly Peirce Dissects Carrie By Elly Fishman The director deconstructs the elements that make a pivotal scene work, and explains what attracted her to this story. Read more
The Return of Chicago's Art House Theatres By Elly Fishman Forget the multimillion-dollar megaplexes. With film festivals and intimate screenings, the city's independent theatres are where to watch a movie this fall. Read more
The Top 18 Exhibits to See at Chicago Museums in September By Jason Foumberg and Elly Fishman Art, fashion, history, those stingrays, and other great picks. Read more
The Birth of a Breakout Band By Elly Fishman Meet the trio behind the local synth-pop darling On an On. Read more
The Best and Worst of Lollapalooza 2013 By Cassie Walker Burke, Elly Fishman, Erin Osmon 14 moments that defined Lollapalooza 2013—and five we’d like to forget. Read more
This Chart Shows the Potential of Five New Pilot TV Shows Filmed in Chicago By Elly Fishman A measure of star power against staying power plots the possible success of Chicago P.D., Betrayal, and more TV pilots. Read more
The Best and Worst of Pitchfork By Elly Fishman, Tomi Obaro, Erin Osmon A brief rundown of the festival's fantastic highs and totally crappy lows. Read more
R. Kelly, Megalomaniac, Shows 10 Ways To Close Out Pitchfork in Style By Elly Fishman A handy list of ways to make sure your rapt audience knows who they came to adore. Diamond mic? Check! Read more
Solange Pitchfork Review: Really Fun, Really Good By Elly Fishman The audience loved the younger Knowles sister's show. The only person enjoying it more might have been the artist herself. Read more
Joanna Newsom Pitchfork Review: A Small Sound On Stage By Elly Fishman The harp player's tense fingers and tired voice didn't make a big impact on Friday. Read more