How a New Documentary Captured Roger Ebert's Last Months

By Robert Loerzel

The movie critic became the star in Steve James's adaptation of Ebert's Life Itself memoir—a film that celebrated Ebert's life, and unexpectedly showed its end. Read more

Three Questions for Documentary Director Leslie Buchbinder

By Jason Foumberg

What to expect from Buchbinder's new film, ‘Hairy Who & The Chicago Imagists,’ which premieres in Chicago tonight at 6 p.m. at the MCA. Read more

Why Sun Ra Is Dominating Chicago's Culture Scene

By Matthew Hendrickson

The father of Afrofuturism and onetime local is having a big influence on six artists' upcoming projects. What gives? Read more

What to See (and Hear) at the Sound of Silent Film Festival

By Graham Meyer

Here's the scoop on the annual fest—plus a sneak peek at 2 of the 9 short films the Music Box will show on April 29. Read more

The CSO Accompanies Charlie Chaplin's 'City Lights'—With Charlie Chaplin's Music

By Graham Meyer

The brilliant comedian and director served as his own composer, and you can get the whole experience at CSO at the Movies. Read more

The Best Comedy, Film, Readings and More in Chicago This Month

By Tomi Obaro

From Amy Schumer and Bill Cosby to the South Side Irish Parade, there's still a lot to do in March. Read more

The Economic Impact of Chicago’s Filming Frenzy

By Jack Cassidy

More movies mean more money. (TV and ads pay pretty well, too.) Here's how much cash all the cameras are bringing in. Read more

The 25 Best Things to Do in March

By Cassie Walker Burke, Jason Foumberg, Graham Meyer, Tomi Obaro, Erin Osmon, and Catey Sullivan

This month's Chicago Guide has it all and then some. For starters: Movies, music, beer, and Amy Schumer. Read more

Five Great Things to Do in Chicago This Week

Wes Anderson, Alvin Ailey, Terence Blanchard, and more. Read more

11 Questions for Harold Ramis: An Unpublished Interview

By Robert Loerzel

In 2008, before the release of Year One, Ramis talked about working with Bill Murray, filming in Chicago, and how religion shaped his "Buddish" philosophy. Read more

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