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“Red Sparrow” Is a Lackluster, Sexist Ride Through Russian Espionage

“Red Sparrow,” the new film from director Francis Lawrence (“Hunger Games,” “Water for Elephants”), fails to add any sparkle to the spy genre, instead offering an unnecessarily gruesome and...

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With Ingenuity and Angst, Indie Band Mourn Steals the Stage

For those who believe authentic, unconventional music is disappearing, one Catalonian indie band is proving them wrong. The band, Mourn, is comprised of sisters Jazz and Leia Rodriguez Bueno, Carla...

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In Alum’s New Novel, Women Design Destiny for Themselves and the Nation

In Loyola alum Susan Ingalls Finan’s new novel, “The Cards Don’t Lie,” women don’t just influence history — they design it.  Finan’s novel takes readers on a detailed, exhilarating journey through...

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“Blaze” is an Honest, Searing Portrait of an Unsung Music Legend

Ethan Hawke’s biopic, “Blaze,” is a brutally honest portrait of the rarely recognized musician Blaze Foley.  Set in Austin, Texas during the Texas Outlaw Music Movement of the 1970s, the film depicts...

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Directors of “Free Solo” Discuss the Inspiration and Determination Behind...

Adrenaline junkies seeking a rush from the comfort of a movie theater seat, look no further — “Free Solo” has you covered.  The National Geographic documentary from directors and real-life couple Jimmy...

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Melissa McCarthy Gives Powerhouse Performance in “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”

In director Marielle Heller’s “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” Melissa McCarthy (“Spy,” “The Boss”) dismantles the male gaze with vigor and ingenuity — one glass of whiskey at a time.  In arguably one of the...

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Sunny Suljic Skates into First Lead Role in “Mid90s”

When it comes to constructive self-criticism, 13-year-old actor Sunny Suljic is unsurpassed.  Sitting on a couch inside Chicago’s Waldorf Astoria alongside fellow co-stars and film newcomers Olan...

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Sean Anders and Maraide Green Talk Foster Care, Mark Wahlberg and New Film...

Sean Anders said he never expected to write, direct and produce a film inspired by his own life’s experiences. But he did just that in his new film “Instant Family.” Sitting casually alongside...

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“Project Blue Book” Invades Television Sets This January

In the upcoming HISTORY series “Project Blue Book,” an enigmatic threat from the skies raises concern in the heart of the United States Air Force — and it’s up to one college professor to unravel the...

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‘The Office’ Co-creator Talks his Newest Film

Seated on a plush loveseat and wearing a zipped-up hoodie and dark-washed skinny jeans, Stephen Merchant looked rather casual considering the circumstances.  He had recently arrived in Chicago after...

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