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- Film, Small Screen Apr 2, 2021
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Devil in Disguise resurfaces the story of John Wayne Gacy
Archival footage offers a compelling window into the case, but no ground-breaking revelations are uncovered.
- Film, Small Screen Apr 2, 2021
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Made for Love redefines the modern sci-fi genre
The HBO Max series stands out with slapstick comedy, a complex look at female liberation, and incredible performances.
- Film, Small Screen Mar 30, 2021
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Bushra Amiwala is “The Voice” to inspire future leaders
A new ABC docuseries focuses on the young public official changing the face of Chicago politics.
- Music, The Listener Mar 29, 2021
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Ezra Furman scores life’s uncertainties on Sex Education
Her soundtrack for the Netflix series provides coming-of-age anthems for all stages of life.
- Film, Small Screen Mar 3, 2021
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For Caprice Williams, the Journey is just beginning
The filmmaker overcame many obstacles to achieve her dream, and she’s not slowing down any time soon.
- Film, Small Screen Jan 5, 2021
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Why is everyone horny for Bridgerton?
Indulging in Netflix’s latest phenomenon to see what the fuss is about
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Dec 16, 2020
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Code-Switched delivers universal lessons with South Asian nuance
It’s the late-20s existential crisis sitcom that all South Asian American millennials deserve.
- Film, Small Screen Nov 30, 2020
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Netflix’s new series doesn’t do Selena justice
Part one of Selena: The Series attempts to capture Selena’s artistry, but fails to bring full nuance in all areas of production.
- Film, Small Screen Nov 3, 2020
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City So Real is peak Chicago
Steve James’s docuseries authentically captures the people and places that define the city.
- Film, Small Screen Oct 15, 2020
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We (don’t always) love TV: Emily in Paris
Two television addicts scream about how much they hated the Netflix comedy.
- Film, Small Screen Oct 1, 2020
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Is Breaking Bad as good as we remember?
Seven years after the show’s finale, a rewatch reveals both problems and growth.
- Film, Small Screen Sep 24, 2020
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We love TV: PEN15
Two television addicts talk about the all-too-relatable middle school cringe comedy.
- Film, Small Screen Sep 14, 2020
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‘Pioneering is dangerous’
Housing and the haunting of segregation in Lovecraft Country
- Film, Small Screen Aug 28, 2020
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The Chi finds itself—in complexity, strong women, and the work toward redemption
In its third season, the south side Chicago-based drama becomes the show it set out to be.
- Film, Small Screen Aug 24, 2020
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We love TV: I May Destroy You
Two television addicts chat about the HBO dramedy.
- Film, Small Screen Aug 6, 2020
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We love TV: 90 Day Fiancé
Two television addicts chat about the TLC reality show.
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Aug 3, 2020
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Matt Damon Improv goes online with In-Diana
The Chicago comedy group’s new web series is filled with Zoom meeting disasters and personal massager triumphs.
- Film, Small Screen Jul 23, 2020
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We love TV: Ramy
Two television addicts chat about the Hulu comedy.
- Film, Small Screen May 18, 2020
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Trade real life for reality TV
What streaming show should you watch based on your quarantine status?
- Film, Small Screen May 6, 2020
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Betty will make you want to shred
The new HBO series dives even deeper into the world of the Skate Kitchen collective.
- Film, Small Screen Apr 6, 2020
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OTV thrives online
The digital television platform introduces its fifth cycle of programming without missing a beat.
- Film, Small Screen Apr 3, 2020
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Why are all our friends watching The Sopranos?
Two millennial pop-culture enthusiasts talk about watching the iconic show for the very first time.
- Film, Small Screen Mar 23, 2020
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Feel Good honestly explores bad times
Stand-up Mae Martin’s new series gets heavy, but there’s always a laugh waiting around the corner.
- Film, Small Screen Feb 20, 2020
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High Fidelity is poised to be an all-time top five
The TV reboot remixes all the best parts of the movie into something even better.
- Film, Small Screen Feb 6, 2020
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Hello! It’s Hobert wants to teach you a thing or two
The new cable access show is like bizzaro Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for adults.
